Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy gets patients back on the move.
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is a type of medical treatment that helps people move again, like standing, walking, and moving different parts of their bodies. Physical therapy can be a good way to treat illnesses or injuries that cause pain, problems with movement, or limited mobility.
Physical therapy can both fix problems and keep them from happening. Physical therapists can fix functional movement imbalances in people who have been hurt or have health problems. They can also use techniques to keep people from getting hurt and improve their performance.
This treatment is done by people who are called physical therapists, physiotherapists, or PTs. These specialists teach patients how to improve their mobility, strength, and ability to function.
Types of Physical Therapy
There are many types of physical therapy, these include, but are not limited to:
What are the Pros of In-Home Physical Therapy?
The most common reason people visit a physical therapist is to treat pain or a potential injury that is negatively affecting their ability to move and exercise normally. When you first visit a physical therapist for pain, they will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to identify postural deficits, observe your movement patterns, and test your muscle strength and joint range of motion in the painful area and the surrounding muscles and joints.
All of this is done to aid in the identification of any limitations that may be contributing to your pain. From there, they can develop an individualized treatment plan that focuses on improving strength and mobility where it’s needed and reducing pressure and pain at specific joints. Physical therapy also carries the following benefits:
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Convenience
One-On-One Care
Outpatient Care Can Be Stressful
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Effective
Better Functionality
Less is More
Our Licensed Physical Therapists Build Confidence and Independence
We strive to assist patients in maintaining their physical skills and preventing future deterioration. Our physiotherapy professionals work with patients who have experienced an injury, undergone surgery, or are in need of geriatric care. Our goal is to help patients regain their safety and independence.
Physical Therapy
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Build Strength and Independence
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Perform Daily Activities
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Increase Safety
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Equipment Training
Our California-licensed physical therapy experts work with you to build strength and stamina. We help patients maintain their physical abilities and prevent future setbacks.
Increased mobility equals increased ability.
Our physical therapy team conducts a safety assessment of your home to ensure there are no trip or fall hazards or other dangerous obstructions.
Your physical therapist can also help you use any medical devices you may need, including walkers and wheelchairs.
HealthFlex Physical Therapy Services
- Gait training
- Strength and activity tolerance training
- Safety assessment and adjustments
- ADL (activities of daily living) training
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Fall prevention
- Individualized home exercise programs
- Assistance device training for patients, families, and caregivers
Conditions Helped by HealthFlex Physical Therapy Services
- Post-surgical care (knee replacement, hip surgery, and more)
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig Disease)
- Arthritis
- Back and neck pain
- Balance disorders
- Mobility challenges
The Benefits of
HealthFlex Physical Therapy Services
- Reduce or eliminate pain or the need for surgery
- Help with the management of diabetes and vascular diseases, age-related issues, heart and lung disease, and other conditions
- Improve mobility and balance
- Help prevent falls
- Help with recovery from a stroke
- Reduce the need for opioids to control pain