Physical therapy restores function for individuals who have experienced neuromuscular or skeletal dysfunction. Individualized therapeutic treatment may include:
• Training in mobility, gait stability, posture and positioning
• Exercise programs to increase muscle function, coordination and endurance
• Joint and soft tissue mobilization to increase range of motion
• Wound Care
• Pain management
Physical therapists can help reduce and manage pain, including low back pain, which affects up to 80 percent of Americans during their lifetime. Physical therapy that mobilizes the spine along with specific exercises can help alleviate the pain and can have long-lasting effects.
If you are at risk of heart disease, the American Heart Association encourages seeing a physical therapist for the initial treatment of pain resulting from tendinitis/bursitis, degenerative joint problems (osteoarthritis), and inflammatory joint problems (rheumatoid arthritis), rather than prescription pain medication. Research shows individuals who receive active physical therapy experience greater improvement in function and decreased pain intensity.
No matter what part of your body hurts, a physical therapist can help you alleviate or manage pain without costly medication or other invasive methods, in many cases. Patients should seek quality rehabilitation therapy after an important procedure.
At Genesis HealthCare, our rehabilitation department helps our patients achieve maximum physical, social and emotional independence. Treatments are offered throughout the week at our well-equipped centers.
Learn how we are able to help you, a patient, a relative or a friends get back to active living by calling Pat Roach at North Cape Center 898-8899 or Lisa Hagan at Victoria Manor 898-0677.
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