Whether you have been referred to a physical therapist for rehabilitation therapy or simply have set up an appointment yourself to find a non-invasive solution to your injury or pain, the first part of your first physical therapy session will be spent with the therapist assessing your situation. The physical therapist will ask you a few questions, examine your body for injury and illness, and develop a plan to get you stronger and more flexible. Let’s talk about what you can expect from a ... [Read More]
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How Physical Therapy Can Help Treat Autoimmune Diseases
If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from an autoimmune disease, you know how it can interfere with living a normal lifestyle. Autoimmune diseases can cause everything from muscle weakness and fatigue to chronic inflammation of different organs and bodily systems. While medical management with steroids, interferon, and other disease-modifying drugs is warranted to address the disease itself, physical therapy can reduce the symptoms. Your physical therapist can show you ... [Read More]
When to Visit a Physical Therapist for Your Knee Pain
Almost everybody experiences knee pain at least once in their lives. Usually, home remedies and over-the-counter pain relievers do the trick and relieve the discomfort. However, knee pain that is caused by disease, trauma, or wear-and-tear will require medical assistance in order to achieve lasting relief. Your doctor may recommend physical therapy as a key part of your treatment plan. Let’s talk about when physical therapy can help alleviate your knee pain, and where you can go in Austin ... [Read More]
Does Workers Comp Pay For Physical Therapy?
If your employer provides workers’ compensation, you are probably wondering about the extent of coverage. If you've been injured at work, you may be wondering if workers' compensation will cover the cost of physical therapy. Under some circumstances, you are entitled to compensation for physical therapy, such as if it is necessary to help you recover from your work-related injury. Physical Therapy Under Workers’ Comp Workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect the needs of injured ... [Read More]
Workers’ Compensation: Why You Should See a Physical Therapist
Whether you’re earning a living just for yourself or for your family, the last thing you want is to get sidelined by an injury. Nonetheless, no matter how cautious you are, there’s no way you can predict when injuries will happen, let alone totally avoid them. It’s therefore imperative that you know what to do when the inevitable happens. Your safest course of action when you get hurt on the job is to let your supervisor know immediately and see an orthopedic doctor for proper evaluation. ... [Read More]
