5 Reasons Why Physical Therapy Is So Important

If you suffered an injury, orthopaedic procedure, or pain, the role and benefits of physical therapy may be obvious to you. For those who aren't experienced, I'd like to give some insight on why physical therapy is important and how it can help you!

Physical therapy is a thriving profession that employs scientifically based techniques for treatment in order to repair, maintain, and promote optimal physical function.

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Assess and treat movement disorders, and improve physical and functional abilities.

Restore, maintain and promote not only optimal physical performance, but also optimal wellness and fitness, as well as optimal health when it comes to health and movement.

Avoid the onset, signs and the progression of functional limitations, impairments and disabilities that could be caused by disorders, illnesses conditions, injuries, or other conditions.

Once you've learned something about what a physical therapist does and how they work, it's time to understand why physical therapy is important for you!

Five reasons to consider physical therapy.

Reduce Pain

Everyone can admit that we do not want to be in discomfort. Sometimes, the reason is not obvious. Anyone who has ever experienced pain or continues to experience it knows how devastating it can be on their quality of life. However, young living essential oils therapy has been found to be an effective way of addressing pain both acute and chronic. The use of therapeutic exercise as well as joint mobilization, soft tissue as well as other forms of physical therapy have been demonstrated to decrease or eliminate pain, and also teach patients how to prevent future pain.

Avoid Operation

Surgery is usually a choice for patients who are experiencing pain or impairment. Although sometimes surgery is unavoidable, in many cases physical therapy is an effective strategy to avoid surgical procedures altogether. Research suggests that physical therapy is the best treatment for musculoskeletal injuries. It's worth giving it an attempt before going under the surgical knife. If therapy is not able to hinder surgery, there's solid evidence that treatment prior to surgery improves the postoperative outcome!

After injury, get back to work

In my experience as an PT, I've had the privilege of working with colleagues who are known who are avid fitness lovers and athletes. Combine that with an education in physical rehabilitation and you have the right person to help you get back to doing your favorite activities. Physical therapists will look at both the healing process and physical requirements involved in the exercise to develop an individual plan using techniques that are based on science to get you back on the road as quickly as is possible.

To prevent injuries

Many people seek cold laser therapies to help them recover following injury or when in pain. A factor that is often ignored is the significance of physical therapy in diagnosing and treating areas of weakness or poor mobility that could render a person more susceptible to injury. If a physical therapist is able to identify the weaknesses, they'll formulate a therapy plan to target those areas and potentially reduce the likelihood of injuries. The truth is that all injuries can be prevented but as with everything else in life it is always more beneficial to take proactive steps!

Improve balance and prevent falls

It is widely known that falls in senior citizens are common dangerous and could adversely affect their quality of living. About 25% of people over 65 are likely to fall at least once this year, with many occasions with severe effects. A physical therapist can help to prevent falling by evaluating your requirements and preparing the most appropriate treatment plan for you which includes exercises that increase the strength, mobility, balance, and coordination. Patients and their families may also be educated about ways to minimize the chance of falling in the home.

It would be difficult to list all the benefits of physical therapy. However, I hope this article has helped make physical therapy more accessible to others. As someone who has been in the field as well as been an individual patient, I've experienced the benefits of physical therapy firsthand. If you'd like to know more information on whether physical therapy is the right choice for you, talk to your orthopedist, doctor or medical professional or come in to one of our offices for therapy and we'd be delighted to discuss your needs!