The Benefits Of Physical Therapy

02 Mar The Benefits Of Physical Therapy

The unfortunate truth about injuries is that they can occur arbitrarily. At one point or another, certain injuries will not be able to be avoided, especially if you’re an athlete or someone who participates in regular exercise. When this happens to you, you’ll need a team of experts in your corner to help you make a full recovery. At Moving Forward Physical Therapy, our staff is comprised of the physical therapists you need in order to accomplish this goal. After sustaining an injury, our physical therapy practices can be used to help you make a full recovery and get you back to being pain-free.      

What Is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is a non-invasive, activity-based form of treatment that promotes healing from within an injured area. During a session of physical therapy, our specialists will teach patients a variety of stretches and exercises designed to have a therapeutic effect on the body. In addition to physical activity, our sessions of physical therapy also include the use of various manual therapy techniques to help with achieving the below:

• Increasing strength.
• Improved flexibility and range of motion.
• Reduction of pain, swelling, and inflammation.
• Avoid the recurrence of an injury.

Injuries Treated

At Moving Forward Physical Therapy, our team is committed to helping patients overcome their ailments. But what types of injuries and conditions can physical therapy be used to treat? One of the main benefits of physical therapy is the answer to this question, as this form of treatment can be used on a wide range of ailments. If you’ve been unfortunate enough to suffer from any of the below, our team will be able to provide treatment:

• Muscle strains and tears.
• Bone breaks and fractures.
• ACL, MCL, and other ligamentous issues.
• Neck and back pain.
• Spinal stenosis.
• Arthritis.
• Sports injuries.
• Balance and gait issues
• And more!

Additional Benefits Of Physical Therapy

As we’ve previously stated, the number of injuries and conditions physical therapy can be used to help treat and manage is one of the most important aspects of the practice. However, there are plenty of other benefits to be incorporated. By coming in for a session of physical therapy, the benefits you’ll be able to receive may include the following:

• Avoiding the need for complication filled treatments such as surgery.
• Manage pain without the need for pain medication.
• Assisting in fall prevention.
• Fight against general health issues.
• Maximize your ability for movement.
• Many of the therapeutic exercises you are taught can also be performed in the comfort of your own home.

What To Expect

If you’ve never received physical therapy as a form of treatment before, it’s understandable to be uninformed on the practice at the time of your first appointment. To help inform you, our team wants to let you know what to expect to take place. During your first session, our physical therapists will make an in-depth evaluation of your current functionality levels. Once this is done, they will then craft the treatment regimen that meets all of your specific needs. You’ll be moving around a lot during each session, so consider wearing comfortable clothes like shorts, sweatshirts, and sneakers.    

Moving Forward Physical Therapy

At Moving Forward Physical Therapy, each patient that walks through our doors is always our top priority. When choosing our team, you’re guaranteed to have a quality session with a team that cares. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of physical therapy or are interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact us today!