What is Physical Therapy?
Every day, we come across patients just like Matt – people who are surprised to learn exactly what it is we do at Premier.
And then it dawned on us... many people don't really understand physical therapy.
So, what is physical therapy? Physical therapy is a conservative approach to treating, healing and preventing injuries and disabilities to improve and maximize the quality of your life.
Some people mistakenly think you only need physical therapy after a severe injury or major medical procedure, like surgery. On the contrary, physical therapy can actually prevent injury and eliminate the need for surgery in some cases. In fact, nearly everyone can benefit from the positive effects of physical therapy at some point in their life.
Physical therapists work closely with physicians and medical providers to develop a program specific to your health goals. Whether it’s pain relief, increased mobility, regaining strength or something else, physical therapy is a great tool to help you maximize your potential.
Your Physical Therapist’s goal is to relieve pain and restore your ability to work, play and live your life using a variety of treatment methods.
Pain is an especially important symptom to address with physical therapy. After all, pain is the body’s way of telling you something is wrong. Chronic pain can be a sign of a serious medical condition and shouldn’t be ignored. If pain is keeping you from doing the things you love, you may want to consider physical therapy. Ask yourself these questions…
Do you experience pain during daily activities or discomfort while sleeping?
Do you plan your day around what will cause your pain or discomfort?
Do you have a pain or injury that other treatments have failed to help?
Physical Therapy can be used to treat a variety of conditions and injuries helping you get back to life. At Premier Physical Therapy, we commonly see patients for the following:
Knee Pain
Shoulder Pain
Vertigo/Headaches
Arthritis
Ankle and Foot Pain
TMJ
Pre & Post Surgical Cases
Gait Abnormality
Work Related Injuries
When choosing a facility for physical therapy, remember that the choice is yours! Tell your healthcare provider that you want to go to Premier Physical Therapy!
And the next time someone asks you "What is physical therapy?" – you will have an answer for them.