October is the time to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month! There are many benefits to physical therapy to be made aware of, and most of us do not get the necessary amount of physical activity we need.
“Getting enough physical activity could prevent 1 in 10 premature deaths,” said Ruth Petersen, MD, Director of CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity. “Too many people are missing out on the health benefits of physical activity such as improved sleep, reduced blood pressure and anxiety, lowered risk for heart disease, several cancers, and dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease). – CDC
Physical therapy can help people of all ages and a customized physical therapy program can be beneficial in helping people get back to their proper level of functioning. Here are some ways physical therapy can benefit you.
To Avoid Surgery
Surgery may not be necessary if physical therapy helps you to heal from an injury or eliminate your pain. Even if you require surgery, you can gain from pre-surgery physical therapy, this can help you go into surgery in better shape and stronger, which can help make recovery faster is a lot of cases.
To Eliminate or Reduce Pain
Physical therapy exercises and treatments can help to restore muscle, joint function and relieve pain, as well as stopping the pain from returning.
To Improve Your Mobility
Regardless of your age, if you struggle to walk, move or stand, physical therapy can assist you. Strengthening and stretching exercises can help to restore the ability to move.
To Prevent Falls and Improve Balance
If you are flagged as a fall risk by your physical therapist, they will provide safe and careful challenges to improve your balance in real-life scenarios. They can help you to improve your coordination and inform you of walking aids which may assist you in safer walking.
To Regulate Age-Related Issues
As we age, we may develop osteoporosis or arthritis or require joint replacement. Physical therapists can help with recovery from joint replacement and manage arthritic/osteoporotic conditions.
MedSupply is proud to work alongside Select Rehabilitation to benefit clients. “As the largest provider of contract therapy services in the U.S., Select Rehabilitation employs thousands of dedicated, highly qualified, licensed rehabilitation professionals across the nation. Our skilled therapists evaluate, plan and provide exceptional on-site physical, occupational and speech-language pathology therapy that is customized for the patient’s needs, continually reassessing progress and adjusting the plan as necessary. This process ensures that each individual receives the optimal level of care for achieving the best outcome.” – Select Rehabilitation