Physical therapy  involves  using  a  variety  of  techniques  to  help  your muscles,  joints,  heart  and  lungs  work  to  their  potential.  Physical therapists break down barriers impeding physical function.  Fundamental  to  a  physical therapists approach  is  an  appreciation  of your role  in  your  own  care.  Physical therapists work with you, teaching you how to integrate your care  into  your  lifestyle—whether it be the proper way to lift something, or how to get out of bed, and everything in between.  They show you how to apply techniques to avoid further injuries and / or prevent them.   

What  Can  The  Treatment  Involve?   
Some  treatment  options:  

• Strengthening  and  therapeutic  exercise  programs
 

• Mobility  and  flexibility  improvement   


• Improvements  in  muscle  imbalances  and  alignment
  

• Balance  retraining  and  movement  coordination
  

• Manual  therapy  -  intervention  to  reduce  pain  and  stiffness   


• Electrical  modalities  such  as  TENS  (electrical  nerve  stimulation)  or ultrasound   
  


• Gait retraining  and  general  conditioning  regimes