PHYSICAL
THERAPY

Postureworks physical therapists assess how you move as it relates to your active lifestyle. They apply a holistic approach to identify not only the site of injury, but the true source of any pain, weakness and dysfunction. Addressing the underlying cause is absolutely essential for healing an injury, preventing recurrence, and keeping you healthy and at a peak level of performance. The progression of your physical therapy treatments should be a reflection of the type of activity you are trying to get back to doing.

You will feel the Postureworks difference from your first visit. This is a highly personalized experience delivered by a passionate movement expert fully dedicated to getting you back to the physical activities that you love. Once your pain has been addressed, you will have the opportunity to continue honing your movement through ongoing performance training at Postureworks.

How can Postureworks help?

Doctors prescribe patients who have certain orthopedic conditions or are recovering from orthopedic injuries or surgeries to undergo physical therapy. This treatment helps patients increase functionality and strength using individualized rehabilitation training, exercises, and treatments. Aside from increasing mobility and strength, physical therapy provides several other benefits that improve your overall health and well-being.

PHYSICAL THERAPY AS A PREVENTIVE TREATMENT

The goal of physical therapy is to restore a patient’s functionality, mobility, and strength. This treatment aims to prevent further damage to the area being treated and decreases or eliminates the need for treatments such as medicines, injections, and more.

• Prevent the Need for Surgery Although there are situations when surgery is inevitable, in some cases, physical therapy can delay or eliminate the need for surgery. Doctors reserve surgery as a last resort in most cases. They prescribe other treatments such as physical therapy to aid in the healing process and ease symptoms such as weakness and pain. 
• Prevent Injuries A key aspect of physical therapy is assessing vulnerable areas in a patient’s body. From this assessment, physical therapists can identify the patient’s risk of injury to the area. Physical therapists craft individualized plans to help strengthen and prevent injuries to these weak spots. Their exercises target specific groups of muscles, tendons, and ligaments which work together to strengthen the area and prevent injury. In the case of athletes, physical therapists can determine the risks and early signs of injury. With these assessments, they can create either a prevention or recovery plan to ensure the safety of the player.

PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY

Physical therapy also helps in strengthening the body and improving movement after an injury or surgery. For example, patients with arthritis and in need of hip, knee, or other joint replacement turn to physical therapy to help them recover after surgery.

• Pain Management Patients experience a lot of pain while recovering from surgery. Physical therapy alleviates this pain by using therapeutic exercises which restore orthopedic functions. Patients undergo manual therapy techniques like joint and soft tissue mobilization. Post-surgery recovery often requires the use of pain medications. With consistent physical therapy, patients can reduce their need of pain medications which can help avoid dependence on them. Regular exercise and physical therapy techniques allow the body to heal faster and better so patients don’t have to rely on drugs to alleviate their symptoms. 
• Maximize Movement and Improve Balance Physical therapy is great for people who want to recover or improve their mobility after surgery or injury. Physical therapists can identify, diagnose, and treat movement-related issues. For example, if you have difficulty bending your knee or elbow, physical therapy can help you regain good mobility.

PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS

Physical therapy is not just for people with specific conditions or for after surgery or injury. Physical therapy is used for a variety of reasons, such as:

• Manage Age-Related Health Problems A lot of people develop conditions like arthritis as they age, which cause mobility and functionality issues as well as a lot pain. Regular physical therapy can help with such conditions. In some cases, physical therapy can help delay or eliminate the need of joint replacement surgery.
• Athletic Improvement Specific workout exercises can improve the endurance of athletes to give them an edge. These treatments enhance coordination, too. There are stretching and strengthening techniques to train the body to move better. With these exercises, players improve flexibility and strengthen their muscles, which helps them be in better shape.
• Improve Cardiovascular Functions Physical therapy can improve your cardiovascular health. Physical therapy keeps you active and gets the blood pumping. For patients who do not get exercise, physical therapy can get you moving in a safe way so you don’t incur injuries in the process of exercising. Physical therapy can also help you burn calories and lose weight through safe and effective exercises. This can help your overall health and well-being.