Got an injury that persists month after month or year after year? Do you frequently feel pain or weakness in one or more parts of your body? Are you unsteady when standing or walking at times? Do you have difficulty moving around and doing routine tasks?
Try…Physical Therapy.
I injured myself years ago while exercising. I thought the injury would heal in time while doing a different physical activity. The injury worsened. When I realized I was not doing things like picking up my leg to tie my shoe – I knew I had to seek treatment. With a doctor’s referral, I started my twice weekly physical therapy sessions for six weeks. I felt so good and motivated to continue increasing my overall health and fitness…I got myself a personal trainer and now I feel stronger than ever.
- Helps relieve pain, restore physical function and improve movement.
- Promotes overall health, wellness and fitness.
- Improves daily functioning.
- Increases flexibility, strength, and stability.
- Works to overcome the effects of aging, accidents and injuries.
A state board certified licensed Physical Therapist will tell you that the goal is to enhance the patient’s quality of life by maintaining health, mobility, and independence throughout life.
Expect the first session to include a discussion of referral and medical records, symptoms and daily activity routine, and patient’s treatment goals. It will also include an evaluation of physical abilities. 
The therapist will work with you to develop a treatment plan including a diagnosis, strategies to achieve goals, and duration and frequency of physical therapy.
Most insurance plans cover physical therapy however the coverage varies along with co-pays.
So, if you want to relieve pain, overcome injury and improve your daily functioning, give physical therapy a try. Your overall health and well-being is not only vital for you now but for the long life you intend to live.
