What do you do when your body breaks down? Be it illness, accident or injury, the physical therapy services at Warner Hospital can help improve your physical function and strength as well manage pain, leading to an increased quality of life.
Learn some of the top reasons why you might consider seeing a physical therapist.
Relieve Pain & Improve Mobility
Physical therapy can be a great option to reduce physical discomfort. One-on-one sessions with physical therapists are specifically designed to assess and treat numerous physical and medical conditions, including lower back pain, strained muscles, stiffness of joints, sports-related injuries and more. Depending on the condition, physical therapists may provide exercises that focus on strengthening core muscles as well as increasing range of motion. Ultimately, physical therapy can help improve quality of life by improving strength, flexibility and physical wellbeing.
Common activities in a physical therapy session can include stretching and yoga, which are both designed to increase muscle elasticity. Additionally, exercises like deep squats and lunges improve hip mobility while modified planks are great for improving shoulder flexibility. By training muscles to work in different ranges of motion, physical therapy can improve strength and keep the body loose and limber with lasting results.
Prevent Further Injury
Additionally, physical therapists may teach proper body mechanics to prevent further injury from daily activities. Developing a plan that includes strengthening and stretching exercises can help patients improve their overall fitness level and build muscles that support joints and ligaments. Physical therapists also teach proper form for sports or fitness activities. With the right guidance, physical therapy can be effective in preventing future injuries from occurring. For anyone suffering from chronic pain or previous injuries, physical therapy offers a space to explore corrective treatments and long-term strategies to stay injury-free for years to come.
Working in Tandem
Physical therapy is a powerful tool for healing that can be used alongside other treatments to create faster, more effective outcomes. Patients can combine physical therapy with medication or surgical options to find relief from physical ailments and injuries. Whether physical therapy is used as the main form of treatment or in tandem with other medical interventions, it has been proven to be an integral part of achieving better physical health. Physical therapists will work closely with patient’s doctors to ensure they’re receiving the best treatment plan available to meet their specific needs and help them on the road to recovery.
Regain your function and mobility today. For a free physical therapy screening or to schedule an
appointment, call 217-937-5224.
