Physical therapy is a crucial component of any orthopedic condition’s recovery process, whether you’re facing a disorder, disability, disease, or injury. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques and methods to help patients get better. Here are nine types of physical therapy that you may find useful for your orthopedic recovery. Exercise Exercise is a
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Physical Therapy for Hip Dislocation
Whether caused by a fall, a car accident, or any other trauma, a hip dislocation is extremely painful. That’s because the ball of the hip joint has been forced out of its socket. As a result, the adjacent ligaments, labrum, muscles, and other soft tissues holding the bones in place often are also damaged, and
Read MorePhysical Medicine vs Physical Therapy
When you are in chronic pain after suffering an accident or injury that may have caused long-term disability, and are in need of extensive treatment, there are a variety of specialists you can choose from to help you recover. While some people may be able to recuperate on their own, it’s often required by physicians
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy Helps Breast Cancer Patients
Cancer is a devastating diagnosis that no one wants to hear, and it can change the whole landscape of a person’s life in an instant. Well, breast cancer is one of the deadliest and most common types of cancer affecting women today. Statistics have shown that at least one in eight women will get a
Read MoreRehabilitation Specialist Vs Physical Therapist
Recovery from orthopaedic injury normally requires a three-step process, which includes pain relief and inflammation reduction, treatment, and rehabilitation. Physical therapy involves the restoration of function, allowing you to regain your independence in the safest and most effective way possible. Rehabilitation is the process that assists a person in recovering from a serious injury, while physical therapy will help
Read MoreChiropractors vs. Physical Therapy
With about 65 million Americans suffering from back pain, it’s the second most common reason for medical visits. Combine this with 132 million times patients see a doctor each year to address bone and joint health problems, and you have a true need for quality rehabilitative care. Back, muscle and joint pain can be debilitating,
Read MorePhysical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Help Alleviate Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
According to Beth Kozera, there are a variety of factors that can cause carpal tunnel syndrome including: Genetics or a patient’s anatomical structure of the wrist Pregnancy, which causes increased inflammation in the body Sleeping with wrists in flexed position Repetitive work like typing and workstations that are not ergonomically set up Hand tool use-
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