HOWPHYSICAL THERAPY COUNTERS THE PROBLEM
“I was able to fully do all of my workouts and eventually win a state title!” “I came in for IT Band. I was unable to complete many of my track workout beforehand. My training was very limited and running was very painful. Once I continued with therapy, I was able to fully do all of my workouts and eventually win a state title in the 1600m!” - Stephanie C. Singers Glen, VA “Have been impressed with the results!” “I’ve seen a dramatic improvement in my knee since the beginning of my treatment. It was painful to walk around to work and do normal everyday things. Currently, I have little problem performing the same tasks and have been impressed with the results.” - Catherine A. Broadway, VA “When in pain this is the place to come!” “I was in a lot of pain in the beginning, but now I’ve found relief. He’s done wonders for my pain! He’s been very patient with me. When in pain this is the place to come. Bill is the best! ” - Thelma M. Broadway, VA “They have been really helpful in gaining back strength!” “The staff was professional and friendly, and it was such a comfortable and pleasant environment. Teri was very knowledgeable regarding my condition and knew how to best treat it. I am very happy with the progress I’ve made with her treatment. She showed me what exercises I need to do outside our sessions to help stabilize my hips, and they have been really helpful in gaining back strength. Teri understood right away what my problems and weaknesses were and what needed to be done. I received excellent care there and highly recommend Appalachian Physical Therapy!” - Stephanie B. Whispering Pines, NC It’s important to get real about the reason people seek prescription painkillers in the first place -- the pain. These patients are not to be condemned for seeking relief for injuries, arthritis and other degenerative conditions, or for post-surgical discomfort. At the same time, however, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that medications like Percocet, Vicodin, Opana and OxyContin are extremely addictive. Physical therapy, on the other hand, is so effective because it provides a multi-pronged attack to pain relief. First, therapists can help lessen the immediate pain through heat or ice therapy, lasers, as well as low-pulse electronic equipment. Targeted massage and gentle stretching also eases extreme discomfort when tension or stiffness is part of the problem. In addition, physical therapy works to eradicate the actual source of your pain. So, if weak muscles aren’t supporting an aching body part, for example, your therapy will address this underlying cause. Flexibility moves can also contribute to pain relief because stiffening joints often exacerbate discomfort, or lead to over-reliance on nearby, overstressed muscles. When “PT” is Better than “Rx”. It’s important to remember that not every prescription is bad or dangerous, and that you don’t have to “suck it up,” refusing all painkillers. But there are specific conditions under which the CDC recommends trying physical therapy first: • The pain has persisted for three months. After the 90-day mark, pain is considered chronic, meaning that painkiller use would also hit the dangerous 90-day mark. This can certainly lead to addiction. • The source of the problem is in the knees, back or hips, or stems from fibromyalgia. Physical therapy has proven especially effective in these situations.
• The “risk vs. reward” question tilts more heavily toward “risk.” There are certainly diseases which cause intense pain and for which opioids help patients to function, or at least to remain comfortable. But when the condition could be better managed with physical therapy or other treatment, as opposed to addictive pills, the “reward” of taking the painkillers doesn’t merit the risk. Are you wondering whether your pain should be addressed with PT first? We will give you a thorough evaluation for your specific condition. Should our trained staff determine that physical therapy can make a real difference in eradicating your pain, we’ll give you an honest timetable and a safe strategy to avoid prescription painkiller overuse.
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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHTS
“Very pleased with my treatment!” “The staff, in this case, Jonathan Cole specifically, is a knowledgeable, sensitive and professional with “spot on” technique. Very pleased with my treatment. Staff, in general is welcoming, friendly and efficient.” - Susan M. Southern Pines, NC “Show a true concern and encouragement about your recovery!” “Excellent therapy with results if you do your exercises at home as directed. The doctors and their techs show a true concern and encouragement about your recovery every time you are at their office.” - Walt K. Broadway, VA “Explained what therapy will accomplish!” “They give individual attention, explained what therapy will accomplish, and not in a hurry to rush through exercises.” - Catherine W. Pinehurst, NC “Staff members are extremely caring!” “The staff is the best and most professional physical therapy clinic I have been to in this region. Staff members are extremely caring when it comes to patients needs and are always on time for scheduled appointments.” - Ryan K. Bridgewater, VA “They explain to each client exactly the expectation of each process!” “The therapist and the techs are very well versed about each exercise that is taught. They explain to each client exactly the expectation of each process. The administrative staff is very helpful, too. No one at APT rushes any client through any visit.” - Sandra M. Wagram, NC
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