Physical therapy is a specialized form of treatment designed to help individuals improve movement, reduce pain, and prevent future injuries. It involves a variety of techniques, including exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain strength and mobility.
It is ideal for individuals with an acute injury, those trying to prevent or recover from surgery, or need help managing a chronic condition,
Our Physical therapists use various techniques to address different conditions and achieve specific treatment goals.
Therapeutic exercise: This involves a range of exercises and movements designed to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and coordination. Therapists prescribe specific exercises based on your specific needs and condition.
Manual therapy: Manual therapy techniques are hands-on techniques performed by the physical therapist to mobilize joints, manipulate soft tissues, and improve joint mobility.
Electrotherapy: Electrotherapy involves the use of electrical stimulation (e-stim) to promote tissue healing, relieve pain, and improve muscle function. Examples include transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and electrical muscle stimulation.
Heat and cold therapy: The application of heat and cold can help reduce pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms. Hot packs, cold packs, ice massage, and contrast baths are commonly used in PT.
Balance and proprioceptive training: These techniques focus on improving balance, coordination, and proprioception (awareness of body position). They involve specific exercises and activities designed to enhance stability and reduce the risk of falls.
Blood flow restriction therapy (BFR): BFR involves applying a specialized cuff or band around a limb to partially restrict blood and oxygen flow while performing exercises or activities. One studyTrusted Source found that using BFR in rehabilitation resulted in muscle growth, faster recovery, improved cardiovascular fitness, and reduced pain.
Ultrasound: Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves to generate heat deep within the tissues. It’s often used to encourage tissue healing, improve blood flow, and reduce pain and muscle spasms.
Forward Natural Medicine provides the ideal environment for healing your body.
During your first appointment, most often within 24-48 hours of contacting us, we will thoroughly examine your medical history and evaluate your entire body, including posture, biomechanics, range of motion, and joint mobility, to identify the cause of your pain or disability. We will then discuss treatment options and your goals to create a treatment plan for you.
Each following session will build upon each other as per your treatment plan. Most patients will see their physical therapist for multiple sessions, with the total number of visits depending on individual needs, progress, and level of therapy required.
Patient success is typically a result of the patient's commitment to following through with the individualized care plan and making appropriate lifestyle changes with guidance from your Physical Therapist.
Physical therapy offers a wide range of benefits, helping you recover more effectively and improve your quality of life. Some key benefits include:
Our therapists only treat one patient at a time. This 1:1 patient to therapist model of care enables our patients to get the most out of each session.
Treatment duration varies depending on your specific condition and goals. Your therapist will provide an estimated timeline and ensure you stay on track for recovery.
Physical therapy should never be overly painful. Some discomfort may occur as you work to regain strength and mobility, but your therapist will ensure your treatment is manageable and effective.
We accept most major insurance plans. Our team can help you understand your coverage and provide assistance with insurance claims.
