Physical therapy generally encompasses pain relief, strength and flexibility training, regaining movement or range of motion, relaxation and stress relieving techniques, balance and coordination training, safety awareness and the development/implementation of a home exercise program.
Benefits of Physical Therapy
- Evaluate physical problems
- Reduce the risk of falls and fractures
- Increase/maintain muscle strength and endurance
- Decrease pain
- Increase joint range of motion and coordination
- Decrease swelling and inflammation of joints
- Promote healing