Understanding Pain
Diagnosis & Understanding
4. Neck Pain
1:55
6. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
1:46
8. Foot Pain
1:50
9. Ankle and Foot Pain
1:46
10. Cancer Pain
1:34
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
2. Bracing
1:30
3. Acupuncture
2:13
4. Physical Therapy
1:35
5. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2:08
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
2. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
5. Caudal Epidural
1:33
10. Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
1:39
11. Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
2:05
12. Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
1:36
13. MILD Procedure
2:04
14. Spinal Decompression Surgeries
1:41
15. Artificial Disc Replacement
1:52
SI Joint Dysfunction
Diagnosis & Understanding
3. Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
1:55
4. Pseudosciatica
1:48
5. SI Joint Injection
1:49
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
1. Physical Therapy
1:35
2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2:08
3. Bracing
1:30
6. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
Diagnosis & Understanding
11. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
1:46
12. CRPS I
1:57
13. Central Sensitization Syndrome
1:48
14. Neck Pain
1:55
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
1. Physical Therapy
1:35
2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2:08
3. Bracing
1:30
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
3. Stellate Ganglion Injection
1:52
4. Lumbar Sympathetic Injection
1:36
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)
Diagnosis & Understanding
3. CRPS I
1:57
5. Nerve Blocks
2:07
6. Nerve Blocks
2:07
7. EMG Nerve Conduction Study
1:26
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
1. Hydrodissection
1:33
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
3. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation (DRG)
Diagnosis & Understanding
3. Pelvic and Perineal Pain
1:52
7. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
1:46
8. CRPS I
1:57
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
1. Physical Therapy
1:35
2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2:08
3. Bracing
1:30
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
3. Lumbar Sympathetic Injection
1:36
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
3. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
Regenerative Medicine
Diagnosis & Understanding
2. PRP Injection
1:42
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
1. Shockwave Therapy (MSK)
2:03
2. Laser Therapy
2:05
3. Ozone Therapy
1:37
Low back or Lumbar Pain
Diagnosis & Understanding
1. Herniated Disc
1:58
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
1. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
2. PRP Injection
1:42
4. MFAT
2:04
5. Shockwave Therapy (MSK)
2:03
6. Laser Therapy
2:05
7. Ozone Therapy
1:37
Robert Moghim MD
Anchor Healthcare
Physical Therapy
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Physical therapy is recommended to improve movement, strength, and function for those facing challenges due to injury, surgery, or chronic conditions. Sessions combine exercises and techniques tailored to your needs. Here’s what to expect from your therapy program.
A major component involves therapeutic exercises, designed to strengthen muscles, boost endurance, and enhance movement. Think of it as a personalized workout addressing issues like muscle weakness or tight joints. It’s crucial to avoid overexertion to prevent injuries.
Another vital part is neuromuscular reeducation, improving balance, coordination, and body awareness. This is especially useful if you've had a stroke or conditions affecting your nervous system. These exercises help your brain and muscles work together, reducing fall risks.
Your therapist will assess your current condition, noting any weaknesses or limitations. From this, they'll create a customized plan outlining exercises, frequency, and goals. Regular progress checks ensure adjustments as you improve.
Throughout therapy, communicate with your therapist about how you feel, especially if something is too difficult or painful. This collaboration ensures exercises remain safe and effective, aiding recovery to daily activities.
In summary, physical therapy helps you move and feel better through structured, personalized programs, focusing on immediate and long-term wellbeing. It's also the recommended initial therapy before exploring other treatment options.
FAQs
How does neuromuscular reeducation benefit patients?
Neuromuscular reeducation is crucial for improving balance, coordination, and body awareness. It is particularly beneficial for individuals who have experienced strokes or have conditions affecting the nervous system. This therapy helps the brain and muscles work more effectively together, thereby reducing the risk of falls and enhancing overall motor control.
How is a physical therapy program tailored to individual needs?
A physical therapy program starts with an assessment of the patient's current condition, noting any weaknesses or limitations. Based on this assessment, a customized plan is created, outlining specific exercises, frequency, and goals. Continuous communication and regular progress checks with the therapist ensure that the program evolves as the patient improves.
What are therapeutic exercises in physical therapy?
Therapeutic exercises are a core component of physical therapy, designed to strengthen muscles, boost endurance, and enhance movement. These exercises are personalized to address specific issues such as muscle weakness or tight joints and should be approached carefully to prevent overexertion or injury.
What is the purpose of physical therapy?
Physical therapy aims to improve movement, strength, and function for individuals facing challenges due to injury, surgery, or chronic conditions. It combines exercises and techniques tailored to each person's needs, helping them regain mobility and enhance their quality of life. By focusing on immediate and long-term wellbeing, physical therapy serves as an effective initial treatment option.
Why is communication with a therapist important during physical therapy?
Effective communication with the therapist is essential to ensure that exercises remain safe and effective. Patients should inform their therapist if any activity feels too difficult or painful. This collaboration helps in adjusting the therapy plan to suit the patient's comfort and promote recovery, ultimately aiding in the return to daily activities.