There are many different kinds of injuries and conditions that can potentially benefit from utilizing a regimen of physical therapy. Among these injuries, Sports related injuries rank as some of the most common conditions that benefit from physical therapy, but this is only one kind of injury. Town n Country residents who are suffering for stiffness and pain as the result of whiplash caused by a car accident can also benefit from stretches and exercises in a physical therapy regimen. Apart from sports injuries and car accidents, many individuals suffering from back pain also found it helpful when they were going through with physical therapy.
Broken Bones and Fractures
Although this is quite common with sports related injuries, broken bones and fractures can happen to anyone who is not careful enough. With a broken bone injury, Town n Country individuals may lose strength in their muscles, making normal everyday tasks much harder. Depending on where the fracture is and also how bad it is, many individuals lose not only muscle strength but also range of motion that they had previously before their accident. With patience and persistence, muscle tissue has the ability to return to a healthier state such as before your break or fracture.
Torn Ligaments and Tendons
Some of the most painful injuries do not come from car accidents or broken bones, but rather they come from tearing muscles and ligaments in troubled areas. Groin, knee, hip, and shoulder muscle be all prone to a torn ligament injury. Town n country residents are usually recommended surgery to repair the tear, but afterwards it is quite common that patients undergo a regimen of physical therapy. After surgery it is possible that much of the swelling and scarring can still persist in the torn area, but slowly it can be improved with stretching and exercises that are offered by physical therapy.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Bayside Medical Group*
