What is Physical Therapy, and How Can it Help You?

Physical Therapists are experts in improving mobility and motion. Physical Therapists use hands on treatments and specific exercises to treat a variety of problems ranging from headaches and spine pain, knee pain and hip pain, to foot and ankle pain. Some Physical Therapists specialize in the treatment of Women’s Health conditions like incontinence and pelvic pain. Other Physical Therapists specialize in the treatment of Sports injuries and bone and joint injuries also known as Orthopedic injuries. Many people are referred to Physical Therapy after surgery or a major accident. Other people go to Physical Therapy because they have pain or limitations in their abilities to do normal activities. Diagnoses like back and neck pain, hip and knee pain and plantar fasciitis or foot pain are common