What can physical therapy do?

When we talk to people about physical therapy we find a common misconception that physical therapy is for people recovering from a surgery. We do work with people after surgery but I would like to fill you in a few of the areas we help people that you may not be aware of.


Back Pain – We have a variety of techniques to treat all kinds of back pain. We can relieve the pain and strengthen the back to keep the pain from returning.

Arthritis – Arthritis pain can be effectively managed through physical therapy.

Weight Loss – Physical therapy is a great place for people to receive exercise guidance; especially those that are obese and unable to safely participate in traditional exercise routines like jogging or even walking.

Balance and Walking – We do a lot of work helping people reduce their risk of falling down. By improving balance and strength people are able to walk independent of canes or walkers.

Children’s Developmental Issues – During the developmental process from infancy to adulthood there are a number of physical complications kids may run into. Physical therapy can help kids overcome these hindrances.

Injury Prevention – In physical therapy we devote a lot of attention to helping our patients reduce their risk of future injuries. Frequently we will help our patients develop a home exercise program that will ensure their body is able to keep up with their regular activities.

This is just a few of the areas physical therapy deals with but there are many more. If you or some one you know is dealing with physical pain or limitation, physical therapy is likely to be a good option for you.