Throughout a person’s life, it is almost certain that unexpected injuries and illnesses will occur. When an injury is serious enough to disrupt a person’s ability to participate in normal activities such as walking or being selfsufficient, outpatient physical therapy may be necessary.
Physical therapy (PT) is an extremely beneficial care option for many individuals and is very important in the recovery process. To help spreadawareness about this important field and the many benefits it offers, October is National Physical Therapy Month.
PT is a crucial component for patients who have suffered injuries or are recovering from surgery, but can also be beneficial for those who battling illnesses or other health conditions. Therapists work one-on-one with patients, utilizing a wide range of techniques and equipment to reduce pain for the patient, and strengthen and increase the range of motion of muscles in a part of the body that has been weakened or injured.
PT is beneficial for people of all ages with a wide range of medical or physical conditions. Physical therapy can also help lower medical costs by reducing or eliminating the need for certain medications.
PT has many benefits for patients and can help with a wide range of conditions, many of which are common problems, such as neck and back pain.
Some of the most common conditions that can be helped by outpatient physical therapy include:
- Sports injuries
- Repetitive use injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Lymphedema
- Muscular dystrophy
- Neck and back pain
- Osteoporosis
- Headaches
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Parkinson’s disease
- Joint replacement
Physical therapy can also be beneficial for patients experiencing pain from overuse or repetitive strain issues which can occur over time.
To learn more about physical therapy and other outpatient therapy services available at Pikeville Medical Center, please visit https://www.pikevillehospital.org/outpatient-rehabilitation-services/ .
