Physical Therapy Explained

What is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy (also called physiotherapy) is a health care treatment program that helps develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and physical function throughout life.

Physical therapists treat injury, disease or deformity by therapeutic methods, manual therapy and hands-on techniques.

This includes mobilizations, massage, craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage and muscle energy work. These techniques can be used with the aid of modalities such as ultrasound, moist heat, cold packs and various electrical stimulation devices.

Physical therapy is also useful as part of an overall health regimen to help maintain a healthy lifestyle, increase flexibility, improve muscular control and prevent future injuries.

What is a Physical Therapist Qualified to Do?

• Holistically examine a patient using specific tests and measurements to get a thorough understanding of the patient's health, concerns and social history
• Develop treatment plans, goals and objectives
• Treat patients using the latest physical therapy techniques
• Assess patient progress based on initial tests and measurements as well as the patient's own progress report

What Can I Expect at Results Physical Therapy?

Our goal is to eliminate your pain and help you lead a healthy life.

We do this by providing pain-free treatments, noninvasive manual therapy techniques and pain-free exercises. Our therapists begin by doing a complete evaluation to determine a treatment plan and establish goals specific to your needs.

We are committed tracking your progress and keeping you fully informed about your specific program - including education on proper posture and body mechanics. It is very important that you feel that they are improving and that you see the results. A patient is only truly better when they recognize their own progress.