Throughout the month of October, we have been highlighting the role physical therapists (PT) play to help elevate your health. As musculoskeletal experts, PTs are can help isolate the root cause of dysfunction, identify what factors contributed to the injury or pain, and prescribe a treatment plan aimed at optimal recovery. Based on your medical history and diagnosis, they will use a variety of services, sometimes called modalities, to help you recover as you regain strength and mobility.
Conditions Physical Therapists Treat
With their advanced education, physical therapists can treat a wide variety of diagnoses and medical conditions. MVPT Physical Therapy is a network of orthopedic physical therapy clinics, so our physical therapists can treat many conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, aka the muscles, bones, and joints of the body.
Based on their interest and additional training, many physical therapists on our team can treat an even wider range of conditions. Some specialization areas include:
- Chronic headaches & migraines
- Post-concussion therapy
- Parkinson’s disease and LSVT BIG
- Lymphedema
- Pediatric therapy
- Pelvic/women’s health
- Pre- & post-surgical rehab
- TMJ dysfunction
- Vestibular therapy
- Workplace injuries
Services Physical Therapists Provide
Physical therapists provide unique services based on the individual need of each patient. Utilizing any guidance provided by the referring medical provider, your physical therapist will construct a personalized treatment plan that will include a variety of services. Typically, based on where you are in your rehabilitation program, services will change as your recovery progresses. For example, some physical therapists are certified to provide dry needling, while others may utilize modalities such as cupping. There’s no shortage of services available for your therapist to utilize during your care, some that you might receive could include:
- Cupping
- Dry needling
- Ergonomic training
- Estim
- IASTM
- Joint Mobilization
- Manual therapy
- Trigger point therapy
- Therapeutic massage
- Visceral manipulation
Regardless of the services you receive, your rehabilitation is a team effort, so at any time you can discuss your care with your therapist to fully understand the treatment plan you are receiving.
Together, We Are Working for You
Physical therapy is a team effort, between patients and their healthcare team, which of course includes your MVPT physical therapist. Whether you are dealing with a new injury, preparing for or recovering from surgery, or have a chronic health or pain condition, we are here to guide you toward optimal health and wellness. Don’t delay care that can help you live your best life.
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