OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH
The month of October has been declared “National Physical Therapy Month.” One of our favorite themes for this month-long celebration was in 2007: Physical Therapy: The Science of Healing. The Art of Caring. This year, the emphasis is on Move Forward PT – and staying connected through Facebook and Twitter, and #ChoosePT with its emphasis on avoiding addictive opioids. What Is National Physical Therapy Month All About? For almost 40 years, physical therapy has been celebrated by official proclamation. And since 1992, October is the month for honoring physical therapists and the important role they play in healing people in pain. In the modern era of social media, hashtags like #UsePhysicalTherapy and #ChoosePT have helped spread the word. Physical Therapy Month allows patients to share their stories about how PT has changed their lives for the better. It also gives physical therapists a forum for spreading the word about the different kinds of treatment patients can receive. Many members of the general public don’t realize that aside from specialized exercises that build strength and flexibility, PT also offers pain management through massage, heat and cold applications, and specialized electronic-pulse devices. What Symptoms and Conditions Does PT Help? Physical therapy tends to be associated with sports injuries, along with chronic problems such as back pain, surgery recovery,andbalance issues.Yet,youmaynot realize the rangeofproblems whichphysical therapycanhelp --both forpainmanagementand tohelpeaseother symptoms. Do you have hand pain and stiffness? Physical therapists treat hand and wrist conditions ranging from carpal tunnel to “trigger finger.” Tennis elbow and rotator cuff injuries can also be aided through PT. Among other conditions the generalpublicmaynotassociatewithphysical therapyarepelvicfloordysfunction, TMJ, cardiopulmonary disease, Parkinson’s, and traumatic brain injuries. Why #ChoosePT? In recent years, National Physical Therapy Month has also focused on the alternative PT offers over opioids. With opioid abuse at an all-time high -- and tragic overdoses on the rise -- alternatives to this class of prescription medication are even more important. The National Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that opioid prescriptions have quadrupled in recent years. Yet, the number of people reporting chronic pain has not gone down. Do you have back pain when bending to put on socks and shoes? Do you have an ache into your buttocks or back of the leg when you stand for long periods of time or when lifting your child or grandchild? Is it more comfortable for you to lean on a shopping cart at the grocery store than to stand tall? Do you avoid going to events when you're not sure of the seating? If so, this workshop will help you sort out what is causing your pain, and what you can do to solve it! Get back to the things you love! This free workshop at ZPT is for those who have back pain issues, leg pain or pelvic pain and want to do something to take care of it without medication, injections or surgery. We will discuss the 3 main causes of lower back pain and sciatica and what to do differently for each type of issue. You will learn what the #1 biggest mistake people make when it comes to solving their back pain. This workshop requires registration by calling 317.873.2033 or e-mailing our office at ZionsvillePT@gmail.com. Seating is limited. Register now!! BACK PAIN & SCIATICA: Saturday, October 27th at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, at 10:00 a.m.
Of course, many people who have conditions like back injuries or arthritis already understand thatphysical therapycan increase their range-of-motion.Butaside from addingflexibility,physical therapy isaviableway to reduceacuteandchronicpain. Prescriptions certainly have a valid place in pain management, and it’s true that physical therapy isn’t right for every patient. So how can you tell if physical therapy is a better choice than prescription opioids? The CDC suggests that if you fall into any of these categories, physical therapy can be beneficial: • Pain comes from fibromyalgia, low back pain, kneearthritis or hip arthritis.These conditions in particular are known for responding well to physical therapy when it comes to pain management. • The pain has lasted more than 90 days, meaning that it has gone from “acute” to “chronic.” • The benefits of prescription opioids don’t outweigh their risks. In the early days after an injury or an operation, painkillers help patients function without crippling pain.Butwitheachday thatpasses, the risksopioidsposeoutweigh the rewards. • If you’ve become afraid of the pain. Obviously, nobody welcomes physical discomfort.Butsomepeoplebecomeoverlydependentonapill’sability to remove allachesand twinges. Inphysical therapy,pain isaway todetermineexactlywhat needs to be worked on, in order to reduce discomfort down the road. Does an official month really matter, given that physical therapists are out there making a difference every day? In many ways, yes! If you or a loved one has been on the fenceabout giving PTa chance, themany stories you’re likely to hear during this month of public awareness may help you to decide. If you have any questions about whether you should #UsePhysicalTherapy, call our office today to discuss your condition and to set up an evaluation.
Sources: https://www.moveforwardpt.com/ChoosePT/Toolkit
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