One of the best aspects of physical therapy is the fact that it can potentially help so many people who are affected by pain or discomfort. While it has the ability to help many conditions, most of the time with patients that come in to see a physical therapist have a relatively common condition or injury. Carrollwood residents do not need to be in a debilitated state to properly benefit from physical therapy. Many patients who undergo physical therapy are victims of accidents like an automobile crash or a slip and fall scenarios. Seniors who are trying to cope with their joint pain or back pain are also quite common among the patients of a physical therapist.
Personal Injury Cases are Quite Common
While some cases of personal injury can have individuals off their feet for extended periods of time, most of the time patients who have been in an accident have sustained only minor injuries that can be causing them pain and discomfort. If broken bones or bruising are not the reason for a person’s pain, it is usually caused by a muscle strain or a joint injury. Carrollwood patients receiving physical therapy many only intend to increase the range of motion of muscles they are having complications with.
Common Complications Caused by Aging
Many patients that choose to see a physical therapist are looking for ways to help deal with complications brought on by aging. As we age, our bodies become weaker and pain as a result of common activities such as lifting or step climbing increase over time. With physical therapy, older patients would strengthen the muscles and joints with exercise and stretches to prevent further injury. Carrollwood seniors Who are involved with a regimen of physical therapy often have stiffness and pain in their knees, hips, and back that can be helped with range of motion exercises and strengthening practices.
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