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Why Insurance Companies Typically Cover Physical Therapy After Surgery
Physical therapy is often prescribed by a doctor after surgery because it is considered a medical necessity. As a result, health insurance companies will typically cover the cost of physical therapy after most surgeries. Here’s some more information on insurance...
How Home Exercises Enhance Your Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is an effective treatment for a wide range of conditions and injuries. However, your physical therapist may recommend exercises you can do at home to achieve optimal results. Home exercises can enhance your physical therapy treatment in several ways....
Physical Therapy as an Alternative to Surgery
If you’re in pain, searching for the best option to relieve that pain is a priority. Physical therapy is often seen as a complementary treatment to surgery, but it can be an excellent alternative for managing pain. If you’re considering surgery for pain relief, it’s...
Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a common issue that affects many people, and it can significantly impact your quality of life. It can be frustrating not to know where to turn for help if you suffer from chronic pain. However, many people don’t realize that physical therapy is an...
Why Physical Therapists Use Heat and Ice
Physical therapists often use heat and ice in their sessions to help alleviate pain and inflammation, speed recovery, and improve overall physical condition. Heat and ice can be used in different ways and at varying times to achieve different results. Read on to learn...
How Soon After an Injury Can You Start Physical Therapy?
Experiencing an injury can be scary and frustrating. After the shock has worn off and you’ve seen a doctor, the next step is to start the healing process. Most likely, your doctor will recommend physical therapy. But how soon after an injury can you start physical...
How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Wrist Pain
Wrist pain can impact your day-to-day life more than you might expect. You don’t realize how vital your wrists are to your regular activities until you experience a wrist injury. Although some minor wrist injuries will heal on their own without much help, most can...
The Most Effective Physical Therapy Exercises To Do At Home
Since physical therapists are muscular and skeletal experts, they know the best exercises for a wide range of needs. In fact, many physical therapists have favorite exercises they recommend because their knowledge and expertise help to confirm that they work well....
Why Top Athletes Love Physical Therapy
Athletes work hard to be at the top of their game and compete in their sport. However, when they’re constantly pushing their bodies to the limit, they become at risk for injury. That’s why athletes should consider physical therapy to properly recover from injuries and...
The Importance of Physical Therapy After an Injury
Injuring yourself can come with a lot of stress and frustration. You have to deal with the pain of your injury, and you might be restricted from your everyday activities while you heal. Thankfully, physical therapy after an injury can help speed your healing process...
How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Neck Pain
If you have chronic or onset neck pain, there’s hope for relief. Physical therapy is one of the most common treatments for neck pain because it’s so effective. Since physical therapy aims to strengthen and stretch the neck to relieve pain, patients experience relief...
Questions to Ask Your Insurance Company About Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is probably next on your list if you’ve recently experienced an injury or had surgery. While physical therapy is usually covered under most health insurance plans, there may be out-of-pocket costs. To avoid surprises during the physical therapy...
Tips For Extending the Benefits of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a great treatment option if you’ve experienced an injury, undergone surgery, or suffer from chronic muscle or joint pain. Physical therapy is often recommended for patients seeking pain relief, increasing mobility, or regaining function. However,...
Why Doctors Recommend Physical Therapy After Surgery
If you’ve recently undergone surgery or plan to soon, your doctor has probably mentioned physical therapy. Most doctors recommend physical therapy after surgery for a variety of reasons. Here are just a few. Physical Therapy Helps Speed Up the Healing Process...
The Benefits of A Custom Physical Therapy Treatment Plan
Physical therapy is intended to treat the individual. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to physical therapy. Every patient’s needs are different and should be treated differently. If you’ve undergone surgery, experienced an injury, or have chronic pain -...
How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Ankle Pain
You can experience pain in your ankles for a variety of different reasons. Ankle pain doesn’t necessarily mean you have a fracture or a sprain, but it is something you should address. When you visit a physical therapist to address the pain, they can evaluate your...
Improve Any Joint’s Range of Motion With Physical Therapy
People can have a limited range of motion in their joints for various reasons. Arthritis, surgery, and injuries are just some situations that can reduce your range of motion. Fortunately, physical therapy can help. Read on to learn how physical therapy helps improve...
How Guided and At-Home Exercises Help Your Rehab
Physical therapy is used for patients before or after surgery, after an injury, or when they’re experiencing pain in joints or muscles. Consistent physical therapy can help restore function and movement, as well as promote healing and pain relief. It is safe for...