Immobilization is necessary for an orthopedic injury to heal properly. Injured bones, ligaments, tendons, and more will incur further damage if the affected areas aren’t immobilized. Keeping the area from moving also helps reduce pain. Immobilization is accomplished through different procedures that your doctor will determine, depending on the location and severity of the traumatized
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Is Physical Therapy Necessary After an Injury?
Any reputable doctor will look for conservative rehabilitation methods as the first approach to treating an injury when possible. One of the most commonly prescribed rehabilitation techniques is physical therapy (PT) – touted by physicians for its myriad benefits. Millions of patients are referred to physical therapists every year, but the patients oftentimes don’t follow
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