A healthy, strong, and active lifestyle is what everyone strives for. It is not always easy to obtain, especially for those suffering from chronic pain.The very thought of going out and exercising with your aches and pains may leave you feeling uncomfortable. There is fortunately a simpler solution to gaining the active lifestyle you desire. Physical therapy can help you achieve optimum levels of health and fitness, all while reducing your pain. How Do I Begin? Maintaining a healthy lifestyle takes work, but once you get into the groove, it becomes much easier. For example, eating nutritious foods is one of the easiest ways to improve your health (although we know those sweets are hard to kick.) Physical activity is the hardest aspect to get in the habit of doing, especially if you are being held back by chronic pain. With the help of a physical therapist, it is possible to reclaim your pain-free, healthy lifestyle, and get back to doing the activities you love. What Exactly Is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy is generally comprised of three important phases: pain relief, strengthening, and functional integration. Your physical therapist will make sure that your treatment plan won’t bring you any pain or discomfort. This is achieved through several treatment services, such as ice and heat therapies, stretching, bracing, and ultrasound. Becoming Healthier, Stronger, &MoreActive
An active lifestyle is also dependent upon movement. We will cater your treatment plan around specific movements designed to increase your strength, flexibility, balance, and overall mobility. You will be assisted with many of these exercises, and will also be provided some simple ones that can be done at home. The end result of physical therapy is living the life you want, free from painful limitations. That can only happen when you apply the concepts you learn from your treatments to the outside world. We are as dedicated as you are, and will encourage you to achieve all the goals you set forth in the beginning. How Will Physical Therapy Help Me? The purpose of physical therapy remains the same, no matter what you are seeking its services for. Perhaps you are still suffering from the lingering pain of an injury. Perhaps you are recovering from a surgery and trying to get your range of motion back. Perhaps your joints simply aren’t what they used to be, and you are looking for relief. Whatever the case may be, physical therapists are dedicated to relieving your pain and getting you back to your peak level of physical health. A physical therapist is a movement specialist, educated in analyzing mobility issues with walking, running, jumping, bending, stretching, and almost every other form of physical activity. Your physical therapist can pinpoint problem
areas and create a customized treatment plan aimed at improving those areas. Through in- office sessions and at-home exercises, patients strengthen their muscles and joints, improve their balance, build endurance, and experience pain relief, all without the unwanted harmful risks of drugs or surgery. What Should I Expect? Your physical therapist will work closely with you to evaluate your mobility, balance, range of motion, and severity of pain. Your physical goals will also be taken into account when creating your treatment plan, as well as any health risks that may be holding you back. At your initial evaluation, you may be asked to perform basic movements, such as sitting down, standing up, walking, lifting, stretching, or other motions. Once your physical therapist has a clear picture of what you need, he or she will begin constructing a treatment plan to help relieve your pain and achieve your goals. An active lifestyle is more than possible, even if you struggle with chronic pain. If you are looking to improve your health, strength, and physical activity, look no further - we are here to help. Schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists today and get started on your journey toward better health and wellness! Sources: http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Policies/ Practice/PTRoleAdvocacy.pdf http://www.apta.org/Media/Releases/Consumer/2013/12/5/
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