Archive for January, 2012

Tips From a Physical Therapist on Building Strength and Mobility Physical therapy offers much more than just pain relief – it can help you build strength and mobility, too. How does physical therapy build strength? Physical therapists engage patients in exercises to improve their range of motion, and increase joint and muscle function. They often [...]

Why Physicians Refer Patients to a Physical Therapist If performing your everyday tasks, job duties, or favorite activities is difficult because of limited mobility or pain, you may benefit from physical therapy treatment. Doctors recognize the effectiveness of physical therapy, and often suggest it for treating back, neck and shoulder pain; injuries; osteoarthritis; and other [...]

A Physical Therapist is a health-care professional that evaluates and provides treatment to individuals who are experiencing pain, limitations to their daily functions, suffered an injury, or are recovering from a surgery.  The goal of physical therapy is to develop, maintain, and restore the entire body to maximum movement and function, allowing an individual to [...]