PHYSICAL THERAPY VS. SURGERY: HERE’S WHAT WE CAN OFFER
The exact details of your physical therapy treatment will vary based on several factors, including the condition or injury, your current health status, and your overall goals. Our team will work closely with you to develop a customized plan that meets your needs. Generally speaking, we’ll begin with an extensive evaluation to help us get to the root of your discomfort. From there, we’ll pull from several different techniques to help you manage pain, eliminate restrictions in your range of motion, and improve your overall function. At Fritz Physical Therapy, our physical therapists tailor treatment plans based on your condition, health status, and goals. Here’s why physical therapy can be a smarter choice: • Lower Costs: Surgery involves hospital stays, anesthesia, and extended rehabilitation costs. Physical therapy offers effective care at a fraction of the cost. Studies estimate surgery can cost at least twice as much per year compared to physical therapy. • Less Downtime: Surgery requires weeks or months of recovery. Physical therapy promotes gradual progress without invasive procedures, helping you return to daily life faster. • Decreased Risks: Surgery comes with risks like blood clots, infections, and reliance on pain medications. Physical therapy provides non-invasive, drug-free pain relief with minimal risks. • Improved Long-Term Outcomes: Early physical therapy strengthens muscles, improves mobility, and supports joint health, leading to better long-term results. Why Physical Therapy Saves You More Than Time Beyond health benefits, physical therapy significantly reduces overall expenses. Here’s how: • Fewer Complications: No surgical risks mean fewer unexpected costs. • Shorter Recovery Periods: Time off work is reduced, lowering indirect expenses. • No Need for Post-Surgical Therapy: Since physical therapy is part of your primary care plan, you won’t need additional rehabilitation. Stay Active for Better Results Starting physical therapy early provides the best chance to avoid surgery. Our team will develop an exercise plan tailored to your lifestyle, helping you stay active and healthy. Consistent movement is essential, especially for degenerative conditions. If surgery becomes necessary later, your body will already be stronger, leading to a faster recovery. If you have a painful musculoskeletal condition, don’t resort to surgery – visit Fritz Physical Therapy first to find out if physical therapy might be a better solution for you. Call us today to get started.
Sources: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2705186 •https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27385156/ •https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6252248/
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