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A Simplified Guide To Physical Therapy For Strokes

Learn why physical therapy for strokes is so helpful for stroke survivors, and what to look for as you select a facility and seek out services.

I’m a Physical Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Mistake People Make When Exercising

Rethinking Movement: Why You Should See a Physical Therapist Every Year

Your muscles need a regular checkup even more than your teeth do.

Physical Therapy: A Key To Injury Prevention

You probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle, develop tennis elbow, or have a surgery. But what if

The benefits of physical therapy

Injuries are the main reason people seek physical therapy. Find out what physical therapists recommend and the benefits of treatment.

How Sports Therapy May Improve Your Athletic Ability

Excel Sports and Physical Therapy has been provding sports therapy in the greater St. Louis, Missouri area for more than two decades.

Making Physical Therapy Work For You

I was having a conversation this morning with someone who was asked to consider physical therapy again, despite best efforts, instead of going the surgic...

Physical Therapy: What To Expect

WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPYPhysical Therapy (PT) is the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods such as therapeutic exercises, mobilization, electrical and light modalities to assist in rehabilitating patients and restoring normal function after an illness or injury. Physical therapy is a necessary tool to bring a patient back to their full physical potential. Physical therapy care focuses primarily on the rehabilitation of motor…

The Top 6 Things Physical Therapists Treat That Are A Surprise to Consumers

When we look at the history of Physical Therapy the profession is only about 50 or so years old. We as a profession are in an infant stage of development. The medical profession is hundreds of years old and the amount of learning and discovery is still happening. As you might imagine the growth o

Physical Therapy Can Cut Down Treatment Expense for Patients

Physical therapy is the best form of exercise to relieve muscle pain and muscle tension. It is one of the most effective yet affordable methods to treat chronic pain. One of the health professionals best known for treating acute or chronic pain, loss of mobility, and physical disability due to injury, trauma, or medical conditions is physical therapy. Electronic massaging machines and other equipment used to…

Ultimate Guide to Aquatic Therapy

History, benefits, applications and types of aquatic therapy explained.

Physical therapy program reduces chronic pain for older Veterans

California VA physical therapy program combines exercises with instruction on the neuroscience of pain to help older Veterans improve their quality of life.

Setting Goals Is Key to Physical Therapy Success

Setting rehabilitation goals is a key part of physical therapy. Philip Agostinelli, a physical therapist at Orlando Health Sports Physical Therapy, shares insights on the importance of short-term and long-term goals, and how to stay motivated during your program.

Physical Therapy Can Help You Achieve the Healthiest Possible You

As people age, they are likely to find that balance issues, arthritis, neurological diseases, and other health problems become a threat to their quality of life. People facing these problems

Video: Why You Should See A Physical Therapist First

So proud to promote this fantastic video by Eric Chaconas and Patrick Berner, and produced by Franchot Barba of That Moment Productions.

Maybe it’s time to see a physical therapist