Physical Therapy

Physical therapy involves inpatient and outpatient treatment for individuals with pain and/or movement dysfunction resulting from injury, disability or disease. After being evaluated by a physical therapist, the patient works with the therapist to implement a personalized treatment plan to help regain his/her highest level of functioning.

Benefits of Physical Therapy

• Decreases pain
• Improves mobility, strength, endurance, balance and range of motion

Elements of Physical Therapy

• Specific exercises to increase muscle function, coordination, balance, endurance and mobility
• Training to improve bed mobility, gait stability, posture and positioning
• Joint and soft tissue mobilization to increase range of motion
• Wound Care
• Training with adaptive equipment for daily life activities

Conditions treated by Physical Therapy

• Fractures
• Back and Neck Injuries
• Joint Replacements/Other Orthopedic Conditions
• Amputations
• Chronic Pain
• Sensory Loss
• Heart Condition
• Stroke
• Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction
• Post Surgical Condition
• Neurological Disorders
• Memory Loss (Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of Dementia)
• Skin Issues
• Balance Disorders
• Wounds
• Arthritis
• General Weakness