Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a rehabilitation service that is utilized by all ages. Physical therapists are trained in orthopedic and sports therapy rehab and have the ability to work with youth/adolescent athletes up to 100+ years old patients for maintaining independence. Continue reading to learn more about physical therapy and what to expect with your physical therapy program.
Common Diagnoses:
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Adolescent Athletic Injuries
- Arthritis Pain
- Neck & Back Pain
- Ankle Sprains
- Shoulder Impingement
- Rotator Cuff Tear & Post-Op Repair Rehab
- Cervical & Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
- Hamstring Strain
- Golfers & Tennis Elbow
- Fall Prevention
- Hand & Wrist Injuries
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Groin Strain
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Shoulder & Hip Labral Tear (Pre/Post-Op)
- Post-Operative Total Knee & Total Hip Replacement
Learn about Physical Therapy?
At Live Free Physical Therapy, your care is only provided by licensed physical therapists (PT). We do not use Physical Therapy Assistants or aides. Physical therapists have a bachelors, masters, and more recently a doctorate degree in physical therapy. They are experts in the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems including anatomy, kinesiology, and the pathology of these systems. Physical therapy translates this knowledge to rehabilitation of a wide array of diagnoses.
Physical therapy is effective for a large variety of diagnoses and issues including, but not limited to, joint pain, post-operative surgery, balance/difficulty walking, chronic injuries, acute injuries, return to sport training, return to work, and general strengthening.
What Happens at Physical Therapy?
At the first appointment, a physical therapist will elicit a full history, perform an evaluation and examination, and then provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the cause of symptoms and recommended physical therapy program. Physical therapy commonly involves a hands-on manual therapy component including massage, joint mobilization, stretching, and/or range of motion. When appropriate, the physical therapist will provide education and direction for an independent home exercise program to reinforce the goals of the therapy sessions. Ultimately, the goal of physical therapy is to reduce pain, improve mobility, and maximize ability to function.
