Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is one of the Medical health professions that, by using evidence-based kinesiology, exercise prescription, health education, mobilization, electrical and physical agents, treats acute or chronic pain, movement and physical impairments resulting from injury, trauma or illness typically of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and endocrinological origins. Physical therapy is used to improve a patient’s physical functions through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention and health promotion.
Benefits of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy helps people of all ages who have injuries, illnesses or medical conditions that limit their regular ability to move and function.
Depending on the reason for treatment, the benefits of physical therapy include:
- Pain management with reduced need for opioids.
- Avoiding surgery.
- Improved mobility and movement.
- Recovery from injury or trauma.
- Recovery from stroke or paralysis.
- Fall prevention.
- Improved balance.
- Management of age-related medical problems.
A personalized physical therapy program can help you or a family member return to their prior level of functioning, and encourage activities and lifestyle changes that can help prevent further injury and improve overall health and well being.
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