PHYSICAL THERAPY IS WORTH YOUR TIME, EVEN IN THE SUMMER
When it comes to physical therapy, you’ll see benefits if you put in the time and the work. Research has shown that people who receive physical therapy soon after developing pain or sustaining an injury will have better outcomes. Physical therapy has been shown to reduce the likelihood of surgery, opioids, or unnecessary testing. If you are looking to keep your physical therapy sessions as part of your routine, we can find a way to help you fit that into your busy schedule. When it comes to results, consistency is the key. People that persist have the best outcomes. Starting and stopping or putting off therapy and hoping you will get better are likely to lead to chronic pain or new injuries. Chronic pain lasts longer than normal tissue healing time (i.e., three months). Chronic conditions lead to physical disability, mental anxiety and depression, and a poor quality of life. Physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to resolve your pain and prevent it from becoming chronic. Even if you aren’t dealing with chronic pain, physical therapy can help you. Time and time again, studies have shown that physical therapy not only helps resolve injury or pain it leads to improved health and overall well-being. If you have been attending physical therapy, there are two primary reasons to stop.
PHYS I CAL THERAPY I S IMPORTANT, NO MATTER THE TIME OF YEAR! Physical therapy is a great way to ensure you are still in optimum health and your body is strong while tackling your summer activities. Therapy programs can help the body stay strong and heal as quickly and help combat illness or future injuries. The individualized manual therapy and consistent exercises we prescribe for your treatment plan are great ways to boost your immune system. When your body is in shape, it quite literally has more strength to fight off unwanted ailments and injuries. PHYSICAL THERAPY HAS BEEN SHOWN TO HELP IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
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Reduce or eliminate pain Recover from/prevent injury
Improve strength
Improve range of motion
Improve balance and coordination
Reduce the risk of falls
Avoid surgery
Schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists today. We will educate you about what your body tells us and what you can do to reduce your injury risks. Our physical therapists can help if you suffered from pain and injury in the past and want to figure out how to stop them in the future.
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You’ve reached your goals: Once you and your therapist are satisfied with your success, it’s time to move on. You’re not seeing progress: It is appropriate to stop physical therapy if you aren’t seeing results within the time frame your physical therapist recommended.
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Is summertime making it hard to keep up with your physical therapy? We can help accommodate whatever you may need! Contact Regional Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment.
Although it can be frustrating to attend regular appointments in the summertime, it is vital to your success to see your therapy out to the end!
Sources: https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/95/10/1433/2686492 • https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/90/7/1014/2737793
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