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Customized home therapy programs to shorten recovery times after an injury or illness
by Health Now Health Care ServicesPeople often
prefer surgery over physical therapy as they believe that surgery is a faster
and more effective procedure. But this not the case and doctors suggests
physical therapy to patients, considering its huge benefits. Physical therapy is the most beneficial form
of treatment when it comes to recovering from a chronic pain or restricted
mobility. People at any stage of their life can get benefits of physical
therapy when their body movement and function is threatened by any of the
factors such as injury, diseases, or disorders. Physical therapists are skilled
and trained professionals who help people improve their quality of life by
looking at their physical, psychological and social wellbeing. They undertake
an assessment of the patient and based on these findings formulate a treatment
plan. A personalized treatment plan is formed based on the patient’s needs and
various techniques and modalities are utilized to make the patient recover
faster and feel better.
In-home physical therapy and its benefits
In-home physical therapy is becoming a
popular choice day by day. The patients who have restricted mobility,
travelling to and from a therapy facility is a burden for them. In this, the
patient doesn’t need to travel to therapy center instead therapist can visit
them at their home. There are multiple benefits of in-home therapy which
include:
The patient doesn’t have to wait in
the queue for appointment and also doesn’t have to manage the travel time. In
this, the therapist not only teaches the patient new techniques and exercises
but demonstrates it in entirely practical and realistic way. When a person is
recovering from surgery or illness, visiting a therapy facility can be very
difficult. It consumes a lot of their energy in things like getting in and out
of car or moving up and down the stairs. In home therapy enables the person to
save their energy levels for other aspects. In home therapy, the patient gets
familiar with their therapist which builds a comfort level. The partnership
formed can be encouraging and supportive for the patient.
Different
types of physical therapy
Pediatric
physical therapy
Pediatric
physical therapy helps in improving the natural movement of infants, children and
adolescents. It is used to treat problems in children suffering from conditions
such as developmental delays, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and torticollis.
This therapy helps to improve the balance, range of motion and gross and fine
motor skills in children.
Geriatric
physical therapy
This
physical therapy help address the movement related problems that occur in older
age. The treatment provided in this includes for conditions like arthritis,
joint replacement, cancer, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis and balancing disorders. Geriatric
physical therapy helps in improving the muscle use for proper body posture,
pain reduction, and in increasing mobility.
Neurological
physical therapy
With
this therapy, people having neurological disorders and impairments may benefit.
This may include treatment for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, cerebral
palsy, brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's
disease, and stroke. Due to these disorders, a patient may feel problems in
walking, balancing, vision or the body may also get paralyzed.
Orthopedic
physical therapy
Injuries
tend to decrease the muscle strength which creates a lot of problem in the long
run. This physical therapy helps in diagnosing and treating the disorders
related to injuries and also helps in the recovery from orthopedic surgery.
Through orthopedic physical therapy, individuals having issues with muscles,
bones, ligament and tendons may benefit.
Cardiovascular
and pulmonary physical therapy
People
having severe heart or circulatory system problems may benefit with this type
of physical therapy. This physical therapy helps patients to regain the
endurance of their muscles and functional abilities.
Looking to
hire a Bay Area Physical Therapist
for yourself or your loved ones, consult HealthNow Home Healthcare. Their home
therapy programs shorten recovery times after a surgery, sickness or injury.
HealthNow’s skilled physical therapists will tailor a plan to address your
issues and help you rebuild your strength. Their in-depth assessments allow
them to create a treatment plan that is customized to your needs and utilizes
the latest research to achieve a positive outcome in record time. They offer
premium physical therapy services provided by highly trained physical
therapists in the comfort of your home.
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