At H&D Physical Therapy, our goal is to provide care specific to your body, goals, and lifestyle. October is National Physical Therapy Month, making it the perfect time to discuss the numerous benefits offered by physical therapy sessions. Continue reading to discover how physical therapy can help you maximize movement, avoid surgery, manage pain, and recover from an injury! 

Benefits of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a vital, first-line treatment that can benefit people of all ages and activity levels. A targeted physical therapy program can help you recover to your prior levels of mobility and help facilitate lifestyle improvements that can help you avoid future issues. If you’re still wondering how physical therapy can help you, consider the following benefits:

  • Improve pain – No one wants to be in pain, and anyone who deals with relentless pain knows the impact it can have on their quality of life. However, physical therapy can effectively address acute and chronic pain. Therapeutic exercises and other modalities have been shown to minimize pain, and these exercises can help patients avoid pain in the future. 
  • Avoid Surgery – Surgery is often recommended when patients experience pain or an injury, but physical therapy can be an effective tool to avoid surgery. Even if you require surgery, going into your procedure in good physical condition can help improve your recovery time. 
  • Prevent Injuries – Most people look to physical therapy to recover from an injury. Still, physical therapy plays a vital role in diagnosing areas of weakness and limited mobility that may leave you susceptible to injury. When we address these impairments, we’ll create a regimen to target them and decrease your likelihood of injury. 

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There is no shortage of benefits you can experience with treatment from our team at H&D Physical Therapy. This month, schedule an appointment with our team and discover if physical therapy is right for you!