Physical Therapy

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• QWill physical therapy be everyday?

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  A Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center answered

  After the initial evaluation, a treatment plan is created to best fit a patient's range of motion and therapy needs.

• QWho is the typical physical therapy client/patient?

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  A Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center answered

  Physical therapists can see anyone from athletes, to infants, to the elderly with mobility issues.

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• QHow is hydrotherapy used to treat burns?

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  A Medical City Plano answered

  With hydrotherapy, the patient's burn part is immersed in a tub of running warm water that washes away dead tissue and helps in softening the wound. Physical therapy helps achieve better range of motion in your joints when done in the tub.

• QWhat kind of physical therapy is needed after hip surgery?

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  A Dr. Daniel R. Spogen, MD , Family Medicine, answered on behalf of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

  After hip surgery, improving flexibility and strength is the mainstay of physical therapy. Physical therapy following hip surgery can start with things as simple as working on transferring from a bed to a chair.

  There are many types of hip surgery. One of the most common is a hip joint replacement. Following hip replacements, physical therapy can be extremely helpful in the healing process. Stiffness and muscle weakness are very common following any joint replacement which is why physical therapy is so important. The exercises and stretches recommended by the therapist depend on the strength and baseline of the person.

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• QHow does physical therapy help after surgery?

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  A Dr. Daniel R. Spogen, MD , Family Medicine, answered on behalf of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

  Physical therapy after surgery allows a person to return to normal activity quicker. It helps with function, positioning and pain.

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• QHow do I choose a physical therapist after joint replacement surgery?

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  A Dr. Scott D. Martin, MD , Orthopedic Surgery, answered

  After joint replacement surgery, much of your experience in the hospital and afterward will center on physical therapy, so it is worth your while to investigate this ahead of time. Look for a physical therapist who is used to working with joint replacement patients. A good physical therapist or rehabilitation center individualizes your rehab program in consultation with your doctor, finds ways you can gain muscle strength even while joint damage limits your activity, helps keep you going even through some discomfort, and helps you reach your goals (whether just walking comfortably or returning to a favorite sport).
• QWhat is chest physical therapy?

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  A NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered

  Chest physical therapy, or chest PT for short, is a common manual technique which uses percussion and vibration for clearing the airways to allow easier breathing and better oxygenation. It may also include alternate airway clearance techniques such as breathing exercises, the active cycle of breathing technique, and the use of mechanical devices.
• QCan physical therapy strengthen weak bones?

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  A Brian Yee , Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, answered

  Physical Therapy can focus on improving bone strength through proper prescription of exercise base therapy to properly gauge the intensity and load on a patient with weaker bones, such as osteoporosis, fractures, atrophic diseases. This could be through aquatic therapy, anti-gravity support systems, and other modified weight-bearing exercises. It is important to have an experienced Physical Therapist to know how to properly dose the intensity/duration of exercises to stimulate proper bone growth/density without over or under doing it.
• QDoes physical therapy help treat back pain?

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  A North American Spine Society (NASS) answered

  Physical therapy treatments like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, traction, mobilization, and chiropractic manipulation can provide temporary relief for acute low back pain (LBP), but are not proven to improve long term recovery.
  
  Acute LBP usually resolves spontaneously and in most cases, as long as activity can be maintained, formal therapy may not be required. If the pain is severe, participation in activities is impaired or if motion is significantly restricted, a physical therapist can provide additional education and advice regarding strategies for restoring motion, resuming activities, preventing deconditioning and finding a way to get comfortable during sleep.