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Physical Therapy: A Key To Injury Prevention

You probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle, develop tennis elbow, or have a surgery. But what if

Does Physical Therapy Timing Make a Difference in Treating Back Pain?

Treating low back pain with physical therapy soon after symptoms start does not make a clinically important difference when compared with starting therapy later.

Physical Therapy: What To Expect

WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPYPhysical Therapy (PT) is the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods such as therapeutic exercises, mobilization, electrical and light modalities to assist in rehabilitating patients and restoring normal function after an illness or injury. Physical therapy is a necessary tool to bring a patient back to their full physical potential. Physical therapy care focuses primarily on the rehabilitation of motor…

16 Conditions You Didn't Know Physical Therapy Could Help Treat

More than 93,000 physical therapists (PTs) in America treat neurological, movement, and genetic disorders as well as more common issues like headaches and dizziness.

Rethinking Movement: Why You Should See a Physical Therapist Every Year

Your muscles need a regular checkup even more than your teeth do.

I’m a Physical Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Mistake People Make When Exercising

The benefits of physical therapy

Injuries are the main reason people seek physical therapy. Find out what physical therapists recommend and the benefits of treatment.

Tips From Physical Therapists on How to Manage AS

Aerobic exercise, strength training, and improving sleep can help you better manage ankylosing spondylitis. Get advice from physical therapists.

What to Expect in Sports Medicine Physical Therapy

Physical therapists who practice sports medicine treat and help prevent sports injuries. Here's what it's like to work through resolving a sports injury.

Physical therapist helps stroke patients regain independence

As a physical therapist, Kevin Meglan fills a critical role on Lake Regional's stroke team. “Therapy is an important phase of recovery for many

The Top 6 Things Physical Therapists Treat That Are A Surprise to Consumers

When we look at the history of Physical Therapy the profession is only about 50 or so years old. We as a profession are in an infant stage of development. The medical profession is hundreds of years old and the amount of learning and discovery is still happening. As you might imagine the growth o

Physical Therapy Can Cut Down Treatment Expense for Patients

Physical therapy is the best form of exercise to relieve muscle pain and muscle tension. It is one of the most effective yet affordable methods to treat chronic pain. One of the health professionals best known for treating acute or chronic pain, loss of mobility, and physical disability due to injury, trauma, or medical conditions is physical therapy. Electronic massaging machines and other equipment used to…

Physical therapy taking away soldiers’ pain

Many soldiers suffer from muscle, bone, and joint pain due to a variety of injuries. In some cases, pain medication can be helpful, but only for a short period. There are many long-term benefits soldiers can gain from physical therapy.Capt. Alisha Harvey, physical therapy clinic chief, 47th Combat Support Hospital, from Richmond, Va., manages the physical therapy clinic for servicemembers on Contingency Operating Base Adder.

Physical Therapy for Your Chronic Condition

It takes a team to support each patient while they journey with a chronic condition. One of those teammates can be a physical therapist. October is National Physical Therapy Month, and it’s important to raise awareness about these movement specialists who support our work each day. The team at

Physical Therapy and ACL Injuries : What You Don't Know Might Hurt You

Physical Therapy is of paramount importance following an ACL Injury. The success of ACL surgery is very much dependent on a proper therapy program.

Physical Therapy May Help For Back Pain, But Time Works Best

Most people don't need scans or surgery, but they do want relief from lower-back pain. Physical therapy isn't a cure, a study finds, but it did help some people regain mobility more quickly.