Q22. What’s the difference between a good physical therapist and a bad one? A22. Just three things: 1. The amount of “care” taken (easy to spot). 2. The hands on techniques and skills being used. 3. Ability to accurately diagnose an injury Q23. Can physical therapy help me if I have arthritis? A23. Yes! But please understand it can’t CURE it. But it can very easily help manage the symptoms it causes. Many people come to therapy aged 45+ and suffering with “wear and tear” (arthritis) inside their knee joints etc. We can minimize those aches and pains with the proper stretching and strengthening activities. Q24. I have had “clicking”, “clunking” and “cracking” noises happening in my joints for a few years now. And the pain is just starting to get worse with it. I’m 48. Is physical therapy for me? A24. Yes. You’re an almost perfect candidate for physical therapy. This is a typical story. Most joint problems begin with warning signs like the “clicks and cracks” you’ve been hearing. And then a few years later comes the pain Q25. I’m a runner and am not in any pain on the outside of my knee when I rest, but it ‘fires up’ whenever I get back on the trail. Is that common and do I need physical therapy? A25. Yes and Yes. Most sports injuries settle down so that you can walk around and do simple everyday things without pain. But as soon as you step it up a level or two, if the problem is still there, it lets you know in the way of tightness, pain or swelling and stiffness Q26. Is there anyone that physical therapy ISNT right for? A26. Yes. Anyone who is expecting a miracle and hoping to be fixed in one visit. Rarely possible,
particularly for injuries happening to men and women aged 35+. Q27. What does physical therapy treatment actually entail?
A27. Things like massage/manual therapy, stretching and loosening of joints and muscles, combined with exercises and advice to improve posture. We also have PTs who are trained in several unique
techniques and exercise programs. Q28. Is physical therapy painful?
A28. Not really. But it is true that therapy is a very physical experience, and as such, treatments may be a little uncomfortable at times, but we will always aim to be as gentle as possible, and cause the minimal discomfort we possibly can, to get your problem solved as fast as we can. Before we do any therapy techniques we will tell you exactly what is about to happen, whether or not it is likely to hurt, and for how long.
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