What is physical therapy?
Physical therapy is a non-invasive, natural treatment that can preserve, enhance, or restore movement and physical function. It utilizes:
- Therapeutic exercises
- Flexibility training
- Assistive devices
- Massage
- Electrotherapy
- Patient education
You can benefit from physical therapy at New York Specialty Clinics if you have a disease, disability, or injury. It’s a holistic pain management strategy that offers relief from leg pain, leg swelling, joint problems, pain or stiffness after surgery, and much more.
Is physical therapy right for me?
To find out if you’re a candidate for physical therapy, your New York Specialty Clinics provider reviews your medical history, asks about symptoms you may have, and completes a physical exam. They might recommend you undergo blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, or other imaging procedures to diagnose a chronic disease or injury.
What should I expect during physical therapy sessions?
The physical therapy team at New York Specialty Clinics personalizes each treatment for your condition and physical ability. They might recommend:
Strength exercises
Your provider helps you complete injury- or disease-specific exercises to boost strength in muscles, joints, and other musculoskeletal tissues. They might suggest you use your own body weight as resistance, try weights, or use resistance bands.
Flexibility training
Physical therapists help you complete flexibility training by stretching specific muscles and joints. They show you which exercises to complete at home between sessions and offer assisted stretching techniques to optimize your long-term outcome.
Assistive devices
Using assistive devices can better support muscles and joints while an injury heals. Your physical therapist might recommend you wear a brace, use a cane, or try crutches until you regain strength and flexibility.
Physical modalities
The New York Speciality Clinics therapists offer electrotherapy, massage, and other physical modalities to optimize cell regeneration and healing.
Patient education
Knowing more about nutrition and safe physical fitness training is the best way to fully recover from an injury and prevent future musculoskeletal problems.
Don’t live with chronic pain or a slow-healing injury when physical therapy sessions at New York Speciality Clinics can alleviate discomfort and speed up your recovery. Schedule an appointment by phone or book online today to determine if you’re a candidate for physical therapy.
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