Ask the Experts
- What is a foot orthosis?
- I am pregnant and suffering from low back pain. Is there anything I can do?
- What is an "overuse injury"?
- What is "vertigo" and how can physical therapy help?
- What is "fibromyalgia," and how can physical therapy help?
- What should I expect from physical therapy?
- What is "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"?
- Can I prevent bone loss?
- What is a "bunion"?
- What kind of problems do physical therapists treat?
- I have arthritis. Is it okay to exercise?
A: Physical therapy is used to treat medical conditions affecting the nervous, muscular, skeletal, and cardiovascular systems. Physical therapists are trained to treat pain, weakness, joint restriction, lack of coordination, balance and gait disorders.
A large part of physical therapy is patient education: teaching people how to take care of their own bodies at work and during recreation. Physical therapy is most effective when initiated soon after an injury. Most insurance covers physical therapy if prescribed by a primary care provider or specialist.
A large part of physical therapy is patient education: teaching people how to take care of their own bodies at work and during recreation. Physical therapy is most effective when initiated soon after an injury. Most insurance covers physical therapy if prescribed by a primary care provider or specialist.
