Can PT Help Me?

If you have any of the 5 signs below, physical therapy may be the key to better health and fitness performance:

1. You recently had surgery. Physical therapy is one of the best ways to treat pain and discomfort associated with surgery. Committing to a physical therapy program after surgery can lead to better outcomes and help you return to your normal life faster. Physical therapy can also be used as “pre-hab” in preparation for an upcoming surgery to get your body ready

2. You lean on medication. It’s easy to fall into a trap of using medication to treat pain, but this is not a good long-term solution. Medication does nothing to address the cause of the pain, and only masks the symptoms. Physical therapy can heal an existing injury while strengthening key muscles to help prevent future strain and pain.

3. You train through the pain. The old adage of “no pain, no gain” has been repeatedly disproven, and pushing through pain can lead to injury. An experienced physical therapist can recommend small adjustments to help you push your limits safely.

4. You have balance issues. Poor balance can happen at any age, but tends to affect us more as we get older. Simple adjustments to improve balance can open up your world to a wider range of activities and help you participate safely.

5. You’ve stopped doing what you love. A major injury can make it feel like you’ll never be able to do your favorite activity again, but this doesn’t have to be the case! Injury prevention is key, but proper rehab after an injury can help your body prepare to return to your favorite sport or activity safely and gradually.

Are you ready to see if physical therapy can help you? Contact a Renue Physical Therapy clinic near you to schedule a free 15- minute consultation. You will spend 15 minutes with an experienced physical therapist who will perform a musculoskeletal and injury screening to advise you on how PT may benefit you.

Click here to get started and request an appointment with a clinic near you.