Playing board games with your grandkids. Walking the dog. Preparing that lasagna recipe that your partner loves. These are all normal daily tasks that can become more difficult if you’re in pain.
Almost every one of us deals with some form of pain during our lives. For instance, studies show that more than 31 million Americans are dealing with lower back pain at any given time. Fortunately, physical therapists in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, can help you find the care you need for many sources of pain. These specialists can help you treat many injuries and medical conditions, and they’re committed to helping you meet every one of your physical therapy goals.
What are some common physical therapy goals?
Most patients have goals that they want to reach with their physical therapy. Physical therapists are experts at listening to your goals and finding the most effective ways to reach them.
Some of the common goals people want to achieve with their physical therapy include:
- Reducing or managing arthritis pain
- Treating work injuries
- Preventing sports injuries
- Preparing for a surgery
- Recovering from a surgery
- Improving their balance
- Treating neurological issues like strokes or Parkinson’s disease
How can your physical therapy specialist help you reach your goals?
Therapy specialists understand that each patient has a different goal in mind when they walk through their doors. This is why these professionals believe that a big part of successful physical therapy is building a relationship of trust with their patients. Once your physical therapist gets to know you and learns your goals, they can make personalized treatment plans for you.
Some of the techniques that your physical therapist may use in your treatment program include:
- Trigger point therapy intended to reduce tension in myofascial trigger points
- McKenzie Method® to evaluate your needs, educate you on your issue and help you treat it
- Manual therapy designed to mobilize soft tissue and joints
- At-home care sessions that allow you to work with a physical therapist in your own home
- Graston Technique® sessions intended to break up areas of scar tissue that are slowing your recovery
- Virtual therapy appointments where you work with a physical therapist over an online video connection.
Panther Physical Therapy in Allison Park is committed to your recovery
At Panther Physical Therapy in Allison Park, we’re fully committed to your recovery. Our physical therapists offer free screenings that can pinpoint the root cause of your symptoms. In addition, we’re adept at building personalized physical therapy plans designed to manage pain and promote faster healing.
Not located in or near Allison Park? That’s OK! Our team serves patients from two other clinics in Pennsylvania. Please visit our locations page to find out which of our clinics is more convenient for you. You can also contact us online today for more information about our physical therapy services or to schedule your initial appointment.