What is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy can be an invaluable part of recovering from an injury or illness. A well-designed physical therapy treatment plan can help a patient return to their prior level of functioning, help prevent further injury, and improve the patient’s overall health and wellbeing.  Physical therapy has a variety of uses and can be used to treat a wide range of different conditions and age groups. Some common reasons patients see a physical therapist are as follows:

• Sports injuries 
• Strokes and neurological conditions 
• To manage heart and lung disease 
• Diabetes and other vascular-related issues 
• Different age-related conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis 
• Pre- or post-surgery rehab to optimize your recovery 

What does a Physical Therapy program consist of?

Physical therapy will usually begin with a consultation to determine the best course of treatment based on your specific case. Exercise is usually an important component of any therapy program.  Different exercises and stretches will often be used to help improve strength and range of motion and flexibility.  

People are often surprised to find out that massage is usually used by physical therapists as part of treatment.  Massage is used in a therapeutic setting to improve circulation, reduce pain, lessen swelling and inflammation, and accelerate healing.

Some other passive treatments your therapist may use are electrical stimulation to promote healing, and cupping therapy which is designed to improve blood flow to the injured area. 

To find out more about physical therapy and the different treatments physical therapists provide, give us a call. At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational, we have a large team of therapists who are skilled in a variety of different modalities. Get started on your treatment today!

Reddy Care Great Neck (Great Neck Physical Therapy): 516-829-0030
Reddy Care Farmingdale (Farmingdale Physical Therapy): 516-420-2900
North Shore Towers: 718-224-8480
In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030
*Home therapy servicing Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn & Manhattan

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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.