Orthopedic Physical Therapy: Everything You Need to Know
ArthritisEnvision yourself as utterly devoid of connective tissue, including muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. There is little you can do about it physically. Envision what it would be like if your muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments were somehow impaired. Moving around hurts. You are prohibited from engaging in your favorite activities. The defining moments of your life may be: ● Pain ● Weakness ● Swelling ● Stiffness ● Immobility Physical therapy with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system (your muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments) is known as Orthopedic Physical Therapy . When is orthopedic physical therapy recommended? If you have suffered an injury or are considering surgery, orthopedic physical therapy may help you recover faster and with less pain. There are many potential causes of joint pain, including accidents, sports, and overuse. The goal of treatment is to increase your strength, mobility, and flexibility. Orthopedic physical therap...