Physical therapy is a hands-on therapy performed by licensed physical therapists trained to manipulate the joints and soft tissues of the body. Physical therapy helps reduce pain and swelling while improving the range of motion and decreasing any restrictions or immobilization.
Physical therapy can be effective for injuries, accidents, or illnesses. The treatment can be customized to fit your specific body needs. Trained, licensed physical therapists can help determine what form of treatment is best for your problems or concerns.
Physical therapy is a hands-on therapy performed by licensed physical therapists trained to manipulate the joints and soft tissues of the body. Physical therapy helps reduce pain and swelling while improving the range of motion and decreasing any restrictions or immobilization.
Physical therapy is safe and effective and requires no harmful pain management techniques or medicines. The therapist uses different hands-on movements to manipulate and relax the tendons, ligaments, and joints to help the patient achieve pain relief and healing. Physical therapists are trained in their field and know the capabilities and limitations of the body.
There are different forms of physical therapy. The most utilized forms are manual traction, mobilization/manipulation, lymphatic drainage, and massage therapy.
Manual traction is a form of physical therapy that involves gentle pressure being applied to certain areas. This pressure helps to stretch the body out. The neck is the most common area on the body to receive manual traction. It can help treat and heal neck pain, which is a common issue for many individuals.
During therapy, the patient will lie down allowing the therapist to stretch the vertebrae gently. Manual traction therapy typically takes 5-10 seconds per stretch until the patient achieves some pain relief.
Mobilization/manipulation therapy helps the patient who has recently been in an accident and sustained a severe, painful injury. A restricted joint usually causes the pain. Physical therapists can help loosen the restricted joints. They do this by applying pressure at a low velocity. The techniques used can be safe and effective in handling injury pain.
Lymphedema is a disease that causes severe swelling in the legs and arms due to blockages in the lymphatic system. A physical therapist can manually perform a lymphatic drain by applying light pressure to the affected area. This will cause the fluid to drain, unblocking the lymphatic system.
Most people think of massages to relax and unwind, but they are also very useful in physical therapy. The therapist can manipulate soft tissues through deep pressure and rhythmic stretching which can help locate and mobilize areas that are suffering restrictions. The massage may also break up scar tissue or adhesions.
Physical therapy can be effective for injuries, accidents, or illnesses. The treatment can be customized to fit your specific body needs. Trained, licensed physical therapists can help determine what form of treatment is best for your problems or concerns.
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