Physical Therapy
What Is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is a non-invasive discipline that helps individuals develop, maintain, and restore maximum body movement and physical function. Physical therapy can help patients recover from injury, relieve pain, prevent future injury, or deal with a chronic condition. It can be applied at any age or stage of life. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to improve health and quality of life.
Who Benefits From Physical Therapy Treatment?
The benefits of physical therapy can reach almost everyone. The benefits may include:
Pain management
Avoiding surgery
Improved mobility and movement
Recovery from injury or trauma
Recovery from stroke or paralysis
Fall prevention
Improved balance
Management of age-related medical problems
Athletes can maximize their performance by strengthening specific parts of the body and learning how to use their muscles correctly.
What Are My Treatment Options in Physical Therapy?
There are many ways your physical therapist can treat your condition. At Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center we work with you in creating a treatment plan that is personalized to you, your unique needs, and your condition.
Correction of body mechanical faults
Manual joint mobilization
Manual soft tissue mobilization
Manual stretching
Strength training
Posture, motion, and gait training
Vestibular therapy
Balance training
Development of gym/home program
Dry needling
Blood Flow Restriction training
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization
Kinesio taping
Electrical stimulation (Electrotherapy)
Therapeutic ultrasound
Heat and cold therapy