Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy PicturePhysical therapy involves inpatient and outpatient treatment for individuals with pain and/or movement dysfunction resulting from injury, disability or disease. After being evaluated by a physical therapist, the patient works with the therapist to implement a personalized treatment plan to help regain his/her highest level of functioning.

Benefits of Physical Therapy

  • Decreases pain
  • Improves mobility, strength, endurance, balance and range of motion

Elements of Physical Therapy

  • Specific exercises to increase muscle function, coordination, balance, endurance and mobility
  • Training to improve bed mobility, gait stability, posture and positioning
  • Joint and soft tissue mobilization to increase range of motion
  • Wound Care
  • Training with adaptive equipment for daily life activities

Conditions treated by Physical Therapy

  • Fractures
  • Back and Neck Injuries
  • Joint Replacements/Other Orthopedic Conditions
  • Amputations
  • Chronic Pain
  • Sensory Loss
  • Heart Condition
  • Stroke
  • Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction
  • Post Surgical Condition
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Memory Loss (Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of Dementia)
  • Skin Issues
  • Balance Disorders
  • Wounds
  • Arthritis
  • General Weakness
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