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If you’re new to my podcast, it is about my fitness journey and I’m sharing what I learned on the way. I’m Dorian, this is week 25.

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222lb -0.6lb 6/25/24

How Does Physical Therapy Help?

Physical therapy (PT) can reduce pain in people from injuries. Physical therapists evaluate and take measures to enhance a person’s physical function.

Physical therapists aim to improve a person’s range of movement and quality of life and prevent further injury or disability.

Benefits Of Physical Therapy

• Pain management with reduced need for opioids
• 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

My Experience With Receiving Physical Therapy 

• What I liked most about the treatment was that it was done in an easy way to understand what I’m doing and how to do it at home.
• I made sure to ask about how many times I can do any exercise.
• I like that it started out as pain management then moved into helping me be able to get back to my job and focus on increasing my strength.
• What I disliked was that I had to do assessments very often which would get in the way of my physical therapy session.

What To Expect From Physical Therapy

Initial Evaluation

• Medical History Review 
• Assessment 
• Goal Setting

Treatment Plan 

• Customized Plan 

Therapy Sessions

• You will perform specific exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Massage
• Use of heat, ice, electrical stimulation, ultrasound
• Activities designed to improve your ability to perform daily tasks and activities safely and effectively.

Self-Management Strategies

• Learning all the exercises

Progress Monitoring by testing range of motion and strength

Discharge Planning and Final Evaluation