Traditional Physical Therapy is typically recommended by doctors for individuals who have been injured or have movement problems from an illness, disease, or disability.
Physical therapists are frequently able to alleviate pain and help individuals resume activities of daily living. After an injury, physical therapists teach individuals exercises designed to help them regain strength and range of motion, and also show them how to prevent a recurring injury.
When Is Physical Therapy Needed?
Physical therapy (PT) may be needed any time an individual has difficulty moving in such a way that it limits daily activities.
Doctors may recommend PT for individuals with:
- orthopedic problems
- muscle sprains and sprains
- muscle diseases
- acute trauma
- head injury
- limb deficiencies
- genetic disorders
- heart or lung conditions
- developmental delays
- cerebral palsy
- birth defects (such as spina bifida)
- effects of in-utero drug or alcohol exposure
What Physical Therapists Do?
Physical therapists often use a variety of treatments and various equiptment tools to help build strength, improve movement, and strengthen skills needed to complete daily activities.
Physical therapists might help individuals to achieve:
- flexibility to increase range of motion
- strength around an injury
- a decrease in pain
- increased balance and coordination
- ability to move through functional positions such as sitting and standing
- ability to achieve developmental milestones such as crawling and walking
- improved circulation around injury through modalities
- instruction on how to avoid injury
- safety to prevent increased injury
During a visit, a physical therapist may:
- Take a brief history of existing symptoms
- Identify potential and existing problems
- Analyze body movements
- Measure flexibility and strength
- Consult with the individuals doctor or caretaker
- Provide instructions for home exercise program
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