DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HEAR The Truth Behind Physical Therapy Myths
‘I don’t need to do anything extra outside my physical therapy appointments.’ Succeeding with your physical therapy treatment is a lot like succeeding in school. If you want to pass, you have to do your homework. We spend plenty of time with our patients each week, but we can’t do everything necessary in the limited time we get together. You have to take on some of the work to maximize your recovery and improve your ailments. If we provide you with exercises, stretches, or activities to do at home, avoiding them will only lengthen your treatment time. ‘I’ll just get a massage. It accomplishes the same goal.’ While a massage may be part of your physical therapy treatment plan, it’s not the only thing our physical therapists do to help you recover. You can’t just expect to come in for a massage and see progress. You have to pair it with some type of physical activity. Your physical therapist will put together an individualized plan for your unique situation. You can’t pick and choose what parts you want to do. ‘It’s too expensive.’ Many people believe that physical therapy is overpriced and too expensive to fit into their budget, but that’s not the case. Nearly all medical insurances offer some type of coverage for physical therapy services. Moreover, our team is not trying to get rich from your medical condition. We just want to help you feel your best! We try to keep services within your budget when possible. Keep in mind that the longer you push off physical therapy, the more severe your condition could become,
As social media becomes more common, more people are sharing their opinions than ever. After watching a few reels or clips about specific topics, you start to see similar topics that the site’s algorithms feed you, reducing the diversity of thought on the subject(s). The problem is that you may not appreciate all sides of an issue if you don’t get all the relevant information. This is how confirmation bias can take hold, promoting the spread of rumors, myths, and misinformation throughout our communities. Most of us are no strangers to misinformation and rumors; we see it almost daily while scrolling through social media. How often have you read someone’s post and scoffed to yourself, thinking, “There’s no way someone believes that.” Yet, people believe some of the most ridiculous ideas because social media algorithms influence what they see, and misinformation becomes more prevalent. Many Americans associate misinformation with propaganda and politics, but it also sneaks into our daily lives. We see it in the physical therapy world almost every week. Someone read something online or heard about a scary experience from a friend and is cautious about proceeding with treatment. Let’s debunk and dispel some of the most common physical therapy rumors and myths. ‘It will hurt too much.’ When a doctor refers patients to physical therapy, it’s usually because they are experiencing some type of pain or discomfort. Yet, some believe physical therapy will worsen their pain in the short term and is not worth the
effort, even if it provides relief in the long run. However, we aim to make you as functional as possible while managing any pain you experience. We want to reduce your pain! While you might experience additional soreness during your first few appointments, it’s part of the healing process.
which, in turn, leads to more expensive treatment options. Don’t let misinformation and myths sway your opinion about physical therapy. If you have any concerns or questions, reach out to us directly. We’ll give you information you can trust!
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