What can I expect at my therapy?
Your physical therapist will administer tests to measure:
- How well you can move around, reach, bend or grasp.
- How well you walk or climb steps.
- Your heartbeat or rhythm while active.
- Your posture or balance.
After their tests, they’ll work with you to create a treatment plan. It will include your personal goals like functioning and feeling better, plus exercises or other treatments to help you reach them. Some treatments may include:
- Exercises or stretches guided by your therapist.
- Massage, heat, or cold therapy, warm water therapy, or ultrasound to eas muscle pain or spasms.
- Rehabe to help you learn to use an artificial limb.
- Practice with gadgets that help you move or stay balance, like a cane or walker.
Your therapist will watch your progress and adjust your treatments as necessary. You can do the exercises your therapist teaches you at home between sessions. This will help you stay on track and improve your fitness.