A physical therapist is trained to restore your strength, activity, and motion. They work with you after an injury or surgery. Teaching you different exercises, stretches, and techniques that allow for maximum recovery. Plus, by using specialized equipment to assist in training this also enhances recovery.
Rehabilitation from a Physical Therapist
A physical therapist can identify the deficiencies in your body’s mechanics. They can target specific areas of trouble to help you regain strength and motion. By identifying areas of weakness, they help improve health and relieve stress, in areas such as:
Physical therapists also possess knowledge of surgical and non-surgical treatment options. They work with you to develop the best course of training to improve your well-being. After procedures or injuries, physical therapy is an important way to regain health.
The guided and supported approach ensures no further injury. Physical therapists though also know the body’s limitations to ensure your outcome is successful.
Physical Therapy Procedures:
Stretching:
Stretching works to maintain a good range of motion. It promotes the flexibility of both joints and muscles. However, normal activities can be difficult when you have tight joints or muscles. Scar tissue develops after an injury and soft tissue contracts. This causes tightness in muscles and joints. Although proper stretching can help preserve these functions. Stretching reduces the interference of scar tissue so as not to hinder your rehabilitation.
Strength exercises:
Strength exercises are done to enhance muscle function. By improving strength you also enhance endurance. This contributes to improved range of motion and less stiffness. There will likely be restrictions you should know about. Therefore, exercises that are done after an injury or surgery need to be guided by a physical therapist.
Core strengthening:
Core strengthening is a recent development in physical therapy. Now also determined to be a factor in a successful recovery. A weak foundation can result in further damage or new injury. Core strengthening focuses on the back and pelvic muscles. However, Pilates is also an ideal exercise for this.
Ice and heat:
Ice and heat therapy are great for warming and cooling muscles. These therapies also stimulate blood flow and reduce swelling too. Alternating ice and heat applications can be an important part of therapy. You need to know when to use each one. But, your physical therapist can guide you through this.
Ultrasound:
Ultrasounds emit high-frequency sound waves. Then, are used to stimulate deep tissues. In fact, as the waves pass over the body. Then they vibrate the muscles deep within the body. This causes warming and increased blood flow. Then enhancing healing and pain relief.
Electrical stimulation:
This therapeutic practice uses electrical currents. The current is applied to the affected area and nerve conduction is altered. This, subsequently, alters muscle contractions. Blood flow to the area then increases. Resulting in reduced pain in the area.
In conclusion, physical therapy is a very important part of the healing process. For that purpose, we offer convenient locations throughout South Florida. Including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Plantation.
