October is Physical Therapy Month
National Physical Therapy Month is a celebration held each October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). PT month is designed to recognize the impact that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants make in restoring and improving motion in people’s lives. Physical therapists are movement experts who can help you overcome pain, gain and maintain movement, and preserve your independence, often without the need for surgery or long-term use of prescription drugs. Physical therapy is a cost-effective treatment that allows patients to participate in a recovery plan designed for their specific needs.
Goals of physical therapy include:
- Restore physical function
- Improve the ability to ambulate
- Strengthen the body affected by injury/illness
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Education and prevention
We offer comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Our therapists are experts in treating conditions affecting adults ages 50+. Therapy is a cost-effective treatment that allows patients to participate in a recovery plan designed for their specific needs to regain function and independence for a better quality of life.
For more information, contact www.htstherapy.com.
October is National Physical Therapy Month!
National Physical Therapy Month is designed to recognize the impact that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants make in restoring and improving motion in people’s lives. Physical therapy may be necessary for those recovering after an illness, a fall, injury, surgery or chronic condition. Physical therapists work hard to help patients retain and regain their quality of life.
Speak with your doctor to find out how therapy could benefit you!
Resource: APTA, www.apta.org
October is almost here and as you said, it’s national physical therapy month. I might look into seeing a therapist for this as I have been getting some issues with my right leg. I used to play basketball quite a bit but it’s been years since I played, and all that running and jumping has caught up to me. You did mention that a physical therapist would be able to help me reduce pain and inflammation which is what my leg is doing.
It’ll be October in less than a month, and I would like to try doing physical therapy because I heard that this can help with muscle pain as well. It’s interesting to learn that physical therapy is a cost-effective treatment when it comes to restoring physical functions. It’s also great to learn that this type of therapy can also reduce pain and inflammation.
Very well said! The physical therapist will design and monitor a planned program using a holistic approach. The goal is both to restore physical health, quality of life and overall wellness to the patient, while minimizing the risk of injury or illness in the future.