Physical therapy helps people control pain, improve balance, coordination, strength, endurance, and more. In other words, people who follow a customized therapy plan recover better freedom of movement and independence in their daily functions. If your primary care physician or orthopedic specialist has prescribed physical therapy services for you, here’s how to maximize its many
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How to Find the Right Physical Therapy Services for You
Where can you find the right services when you need a physical therapy program? The right services depend on your physical condition or injury, so you need a physical therapist to address those needs and your expected goals and help you achieve them. Here’s what to consider when choosing and where you can find the
Read More5 Diseases Treated by Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a type of medical care that focuses on restoring movements and functions of the body. Physical therapy uses various non-invasive modalities like guided exercise programs, active stretches, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, from chronic pain to muscle imbalances. In this
Read MorePhysical Therapy: What to Expect
Physical therapy helps injured and recovering patients achieve better mobility, heal, and manage their pain better. Not simply a rehabilitative tool, physical therapy services also strengthen, relax, and empower people to manage their health, prevent disease and injury, and remain independent. Here’s what to expect when you visit the physical therapy experts at Watauga Orthopaedics.
Read MoreWhat Causes Lumbar Pain And What You Can Do To Relieve It
Lumbar pain–more commonly called lower back pain–affects 60 to 80 percent of adults in the United States. Stemming from the area of five bony vertebrae just above the tailbone, lumbar pain can be severe. Fortunately, most cases are treatable through non-surgical methods. Here’s the information you need to feel better. Disc Herniation: A Frequent Cause
Read MoreHow Often Do You Usually Have To Attend Physical Therapy Services?
Physical therapy can help to restore movement and function and reduce pain, if a person is affected by injury, illness, or disability. It can also be an effective tool to help reduce the risk of injuries in the future. The frequency of visits and duration of treatment can vary depending on individual needs and symptoms.
Read MorePhysical Therapy: Tips for a Successful Recovery
No doubt, physical therapy is a life-changing discipline, and PTs are the catalysts. However, the success of your recovery is a byproduct of consistent and collaborative effort: for your PT to enact such a tremendous change in your life, you need to be willing to put in the work. Consider these simple tips to reap
Read MorePhysical Therapy: Benefits of Manual Therapy Techniques
Physical therapy modalities help improve mobility and function in patients who are physically impaired due to injury, surgery, and other medical conditions. Exercise, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and TENS, and traction therapy are just a few examples of what physical therapists use to treat patients. In this article, we will discuss manual therapy, which is a
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions About Orthopedic Physical Therapy
According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), there were already more than 300,000 licensed physical therapists in the country in 2019 alone. However, even with the growing number of practicing physical therapists and the millions of Americans who are benefiting from their care, there are still many people who are oblivious to the important
Read MoreCan Physical Therapy Restore My Health?
It is estimated that as many as 70 million Americans sustain a nonfatal injury every year. Depending on the severity of the injury, it can lead to permanent disability, chronic or intermittent pain, loss of income, or a general decrease in quality of life. However, if you have been physically injured, there are various nonsurgical
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