Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) are essential rehabilitative practices that help individuals recover from injuries, surgeries, or disabilities. While they share similarities in promoting health and improving quality of life, their goals, approaches, and focuses are distinct.
Benefits of PT • Pain reduction • Improved mobility • Decreased need for surgery or long-term medication • Prevention of future
injuries by improving posture,balance, and overall physical conditioning • Faster recovery times and improved physical function with regular physical therapy sessions
Physical Therapy concentrates on improving a person’s physical function, mobility, and strength. PTs focus on the musculoskeletal system — joints, muscles, and bones — to restore movement and reduce pain. For example, after a knee replacement, a physical therapist helps the patient regain strength, balance, and range of motion through targeted exercises and manual therapy techniques. PT is used in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports injuries, post- surgical recovery, and neurological disorders like stroke or Parkinson’s disease.
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