Do You Need Physical Therapy?

Find out when getting physical therapy could benefit your health.

Since many people assume that physical therapy is just for those with injuries or certain conditions, you might be surprised to learn that even healthy individuals who aren’t dealing with issues can still benefit from physical therapy. Here’s what you should know about getting physical therapy from our offices in Manassas and Haymarket, VA.

What is physical therapy?

Physical therapy is an exercise and rehab program designed to improve a person’s level of physical functioning usually after dealing with an illness, injury, or health problem. Physical therapy is a conservative treatment option that can reduce your symptoms and improve how your body functions as a whole to make your daily routine and activities easier to complete. Our Manassas, VA, physical therapists offer a variety of exercises and manual therapy options, as well as patient education to better understand your condition. We can help you get your symptoms under control and facilitate faster healing for those dealing with injuries.

What problems can physical therapy treat?

Physical therapy can provide many benefits to people suffering from a range of conditions and injuries. In fact, most people can benefit from seeing a physical therapist at some point during their lifetime. Physical therapy can help:

• Reduce or even eliminate pain with medication
• Improve mobility
• Prevent the need for surgery
• Rehab stroke patients
• Treat sports-related injuries
• Manage diabetes and other vascular disorders
• Manage heart and lung disease

While physical therapy can also treat an ever-growing range of problems here are some of the most common issues we address:

• Joint pain
• Back and neck pain
• Work-related injuries
• Burns
• Herniated disc
• ACL reconstruction
• Rotator cuff repair
• Sports-related injuries
• Arthritis
• Stroke and other neurological disorders
• Vertigo
• Headaches

These are only some of the problems we treat and we aren’t just limited to treating conditions that affect the bones, joints, and tissues—we can also improve other systems and areas of the body, as well.

How can physical therapy benefit healthy individuals?

You may be surprised to learn that even people who are healthy and aren’t dealing with aches, pains, health problems, or injuries can also benefit from physical therapy. Many people believe that PT is just for those needing to rehab injuries and conditions; however, it can also be incredibly beneficial for people looking to prevent problems. For instance, we can also pinpoint problems and potential injuries before they become serious and provide you with the proper exercises and treatments that you need to remain healthy.

Contact us

Whether you are an athlete looking to prevent injuries or you are currently dealing with a musculoskeletal injury in Manassas or Haymarket, VA, the team here at Northern Virginia Orthopaedic Specialists can help lead you on the road to recovery. Call either of our offices today at (703) 369-9070!