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A Patient Guide To Physical Therapy

When do you know if physical therapy is appropriate for you? What type of physical therapist should you see? How long will it take? Find the answers to all these common questions. Discover the various types of physical therapy and how to succeed in your therapy program.
Is it Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis?
Discover the difference between rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
Do I Need Physical Therapy?
Learn if physical therapy can benefit you.
Types of Physical Therapy
Defines the major branches and areas of Physical Therapy.
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is a health care specialty involved with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
What Is a Physical Therapist?
Physical therapists are licenced professionals who play an important role in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of functional limitations.
Physical Therapy Basics
Physical therapy is a health care service provided to people in need of developent, maintainance, and restoration of maximal functional independence.
Setting Goals
Setting appropriate goals for your rehabiltation program is the best way to enjoy a successful outcome. Learn how by reading this quick tip.
How Long Does Physical Therapy Take?
How long a rehabilitation program will be is a common question with a difficult answer. This topic is discussed in brief.
Weight Bearing Restrictions
Weight bearing restrictions are reviewed.
Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy is a new form of individualized rehabilitation combining physical therapy with yoga poses.
Steps to Preventing Falls in the Home
Elderly are at increased risk for falls in the home. Learn easy ways to fall proof your home.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is pain that develops in an extremity after injury.
Finding a Physical Therapist
Read these tips from Johns Hopkins on how to find a physical therapist.
Alzheimer's Disease and Exercise
Studies have proven the added benefits of exercise in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Learn more about this finding in my article.
Who Needs Physical Therapy
Wondering if you need physical therapy? Read this article and decided if therapy is for you.
Reasons For Needing Physical Therapy
Knowing when you need physical therapy is often difficult. Review this list of the most common reasons to visit a physical therapist and decided if therapy is appropriate for you.
Choosing A Physical Therapist
Great advice on how to choose a physical therapist. Review this tip list!
Working With Your Physical Therapist
Learn how to work efficiently with your physical therapist.
Specialty Areas in Physical Therapy
A thorough listing of many specialty areas in physical therapy are revealed by Medical College of Ohio's physical therapy department.
Certified Clinical Specialists in Physical Therapy
The American Physical Therapy Association provides patients assistance in finding clinical specialists. Use this resource to locate a therapist in your state.
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