How Do I Know If Physical Therapy Is Needed?
DRESHER PT@HOME
• Are you or a loved one unable to attend Physical Therapy in one of our offices? • Are you tired of relying on friends, family and Uber to get to your rehab appointments?
• Worried you won’t get expert-level care at home?
WORRY NO MORE! DPT solves all of these issues for you! Dresher PT@Home will service our patients, their friends and family, and the general community in their homes with the same level of care that has made Dresher PT the area’s first choice for rehab. Advantages: • High-level orthopedic, neurologic and balance rehab from the experts you’ve trusted for the past 20 years that we’ve been in business. • Reduces the physical, emotional and financial toll for those with significant injuries, health concerns, or transportation issues. • Your care at home is provided and covered at the same level as it is in our office setting. • You have the option to transfer your care to one of our offices when you feel up to it in the future!
It is natural to experience an occasional ache or pain from overexertion. However, it is when the pain becomes chronic or unbearable that the condition becomes serious. Chronic pain, or pain persisting for three months or longer, is an indication that PT intervention is needed.
There are some additional symptoms to consider that may also be telling signs that treatment is needed, such as:
• Sharp or stinging pains.
• Uncomfortable “clicking” sounds with movement.
• Dull pain that runs alongside your arm.
• Sudden arm weakness.
If you notice any of these symptoms, it is important to contact a physical therapist for treatment.
How can I begin treatments? At Dresher Physical Therapy, we will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine if you do indeed have a rotator cuff tear, and we will design a personalized treatment plan based on the needs of your diagnosis. Specialized techniques, such as ice and heat therapies, manual therapies, or electrical stimulation may be used to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and enhance function. Gentle stretches and strengthening exercises may also be prescribed to improve your posture and the range of motion of your shoulder. If you are suffering from a rotator cuff injury, contact us today. Our dedicated physical therapists will provide you with some much-needed relief and get you started on your path toward recovery!
Introducing Tom Howell, PT, MPT Tom grew up in N.E. Philadelphia and is a 1990 graduate of the Hahnemann (Drexel) University PT program. He has worked in Outpatient PT for 25 of his 30 years as a PT. He has specialty areas in chronic pain and modern pain science as well as shoulder and back rehab. He has been active in
the APTA for most of his 30 years and previously served as president of the Idaho PT Association. Tom is the current Payment Specialist for the Pennsylvania PT Association. You may have even seen Tom at the DPT Blue Bell clinic where he often provides extra clinical coverage!
Spread the word… DPT now offers expert-level rehabilitation in the comfort of your home when you need it!
CALL EITHER OF OUR OFFICES TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR DRESHER PT@HOME EVALUATION!
Phone: (215) 619-4545 FORT WASHINGTON
Phone: (267) 419-8160 BLUE BELL
(215) 619-4545 FORT WASHINGTON
(267) 419-8160 BLUE BELL
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