Physical therapists play a key role in helping patients regain mobility and strength to lead a community life. They help patients attain the highest level of individual freedom and self-sufficiency.
In recent years, physical therapy has become a much sought after service to treat patients suffering from chronic conditions such as arthritis, developmental disorders, cerebral palsy, fractures and injuries. Physical therapy services are also widely recommended to address body pain related to the neck, back, shoulder, knee and leg. In this dynamic medical profession, importance is given for comprehensive treatment and care to restore maximum functionality of the affected body parts. Physical therapists have a great role to play in helping people suffering from pain to get back to a normal lifestyle.
What Does a Physical Therapist Do?
Physical therapists examine, evaluate and treat the root cause of physical impairments using the latest diagnostic techniques. CAT scans, bone scans, MRI scans, X-rays and electromyography are used to detect diseases or other causes precisely. The jobs of physical therapists include:
Where One Can Get the Service of Physical Therapists
Different healthcare settings such as hospitals, specialized physical therapy centers, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home care centers and doctors’ offices offer the service of qualified and experienced physical therapists. In a reputable physical therapy center, a physical therapist works in a team along with occupational therapists, neurologists, psychologists and other physicians to achieve the same goal of providing utmost patient care.
Igor Stiler is a medical consultant at HealthQuest, an established multi-specialty health care center based in Brooklyn, New York. HealthQuest offers a comprehensive range of basic and advancedphysical therapy services. We treat all types of musculoskeletal disorders to give you quick relief from pain and discomfort.