Why physical therapy is important

When a physical therapist recognizes these impairments, they will create a therapeutic regimen to target those areas and potentially reduce the likelihood of injury.

Unfortunately, all injuries are not avoidable, however like anything in life it is always better to be proactive! It is widely known that falls among the elderly are prevalent, dangerous, and can disastrously impact their quality of life.

Physical therapists can help prevent falls with evaluation and development of custom treatment plans including exercises to improve strength, mobility, and balance. As well provide education to patients and their loved ones highlighting simple ways to reduce fall risk at home.

The benefits of physical therapy in totality would be challenging to fit in just one short writeup, however I hope this has been informative to those who may not have known the importance of physical therapy.

As someone that has worked in the field as well been a patient, I have seen the benefits first hand. The last of these is very important as we age because falls are more prevalent in older adults and often can have negative long term and life changing effects. Some falls are even fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of four older adults will fall each year in the United States, making falls a public health concern, particularly among the aging population.

Thirty million older adults fall each year—resulting in about 30, deaths. Each year, 3 million older adults are treated for a fall injury and can benefit from physical therapy.

Osteoporosis, which is a progressive bone disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density, can lead to an increased risk for fractures. It can also be the cause of falls as we age. Physical Therapy is Important Whether or not you undergo surgery, an essential part of recovery from an accident is physical therapy.

Fix defective movement patterns: Physical therapy will help to resolve the underlying pain-related symptoms if you have an injury or chronic pain.

It can not only offer relief from discomfort, but it can also help you make corrections to avoid ongoing issues. Physical therapy is also sufficient to handle an injury and get you back into the game. Preventing scar tissue build-up: It is common for scar tissue to develop after an injury or surgery; however, it is necessary to avoid the build-up of this scar tissue because it may cause discomfort and tightness.

In order to avoid this build-up and ensure that the accumulation of scar tissue does not hinder healing, physical therapists use stretching and other manual techniques. Stretch tight muscles and joints: For maintaining flexibility and range of motion, stretching is important. An effective stretching regimen will be planned for you by your physical therapist. Whether you undergo surgery or not, physical therapy is an important component of recovering from an injury.

It is an important component of recovering from any injury. If you are ready to choose a team of orthopedic and sports medicine specialists that offer state-of-the-art treatment and highly personalized care, contact the OSMI office or call today!

Michael H. Boothby, MD Bret D. Beavers, MD G. Todd Moore, D. Martin, MD Vincent J. We are humbled by such strong support from patients, friends, families, and physicians and we are deeply grateful for the opportunities to serve and grow in Tarrant, Ellis, Parker, Johnson, and Wise Counties.

Thank you for enabling OSMI to achieve this magnificent milestone. You are the reason we celebrate! Thank you for your confidence in us.