October is National Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month, a great opportunity to learn more about physical therapy and how it can help you “move forward”. Here is a brief Q & A about physical therapy.

What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is a health care specialty provided by a licensed physical therapist, and involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to restore functional independence to patients with many different medical disorders, injuries, neurological and muscular illness, as well as cardiopulmonary diseases.

What is a Physical Therapist?
A physical therapist is an expert in restoring and improving the motion that is critical to your well-being. For instance, when you have pain, daily activities such as picking up a child, grocery shopping, or just enjoying an evening walk can be challenging. Physical therapists evaluate, diagnose, and manage the physical therapy treatment plan, customizing it to each individual’s needs. It is good to know that physical therapists are the experts on whom you can depend to help you move forward.

Who Needs Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is generally required for those with post surgical pain and stiffness, permanent disabilities, neurological disorders, balance and gait issues, joint and muscle pain, and back pain. Apart from this, physical therapy also helps in significantly improving the overall health and fitness of an individual.

If you are in our area, please stop in for a guided tour of our spacious and state-of-the-art facility and more information on how physical therapy can improve your overall functional status. If you are not in our area, please feel free to email us at info@carefreephysicaltherapy.com about your interest in physical therapy treatment and we can help you locate a qualified physical therapist in your area.

PHYSICAL THERAPY – HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD!