{"id":17922,"date":"2024-12-07T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T10:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=17922"},"modified":"2024-12-07T10:23:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T10:23:17","slug":"you-dont-have-to-be-injured-to-benefit-from-physical-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=17922","title":{"rendered":"You Don\u2019t Have to Be Injured to Benefit from Physical Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\" data-testid=\"companionColumn-0\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">I cried when I graduated college \u2014 because I had to say goodbye to my physical therapist. He had brought me back from many running injuries and patiently talked me down when I wanted to start training again before I was ready.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Finding a good P.T. can feel like magic, and I was lucky to learn that early on. Many people don\u2019t turn to physical therapy until after they have been injured or had surgery. But it can help with much more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">\u201cWe\u2019re sort of the swiss army knife of orthopedic health,\u201d said Joe Uhan, a physical therapist in Eugene, Ore. \u201cWe can push on bones like chiropractors can, but we can massage tissue like massage therapists can and we can exercise like <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/11\/14\/well\/move\/personal-trainer-fitness-coach.html\" title>a personal trainer<\/a> can.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Here\u2019s how to tell if you need a physical therapist and how to make the most of your sessions.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"css-1u37br4 eoo0vm40\" id=\"link-1be0fc5a\">When Can Physical Therapy Be Helpful?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Physical therapists aren\u2019t just for sports injuries or post-surgical care \u2014 they can also help you develop a routine to prevent injury or <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/11\/21\/well\/move\/mobility-tests-aging.html\" title>improve your mobility<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"Dropzone-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\" data-testid=\"companionColumn-1\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Preventative physical therapy, <\/strong>sometimes called pre-hab, is generally focused on strengthening parts of your body that could contribute to future injury or discomfort. Knee pain, for example, could stem from issues in the ankles or hips, Dr. Uhan said, which could be prevented with targeted exercises. Some athletes or people following consistent training schedules incorporate preventative physical therapy into their regular fitness routines to stay ahead of injuries before they happen. (Your doctor may also recommend pre-hab physical therapy ahead of some surgical procedures.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">For<\/strong> <strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">chronic injuries<\/strong>, like tendinitis, a physical therapist can help identify the cause of your recurring issues and create a plan to improve your strength <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/11\/21\/well\/move\/mobility-tests-aging.html\" title>or mobility<\/a>. If you have a nagging injury or any pain or discomfort that affects your daily activities, it can be a good first step to seek out a physical therapist, said Maureen Soliman, a physical therapist at the University of California, San Francisco.<\/p>\n<div class=\"css-1336jj\">\n<div class=\"css-121kum4\">\n<div class=\"css-171d1bw\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-asuuk5\">\n<div class=\"css-7axq9l\" data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript\">\n<div data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript-message\" class=\"css-6yo1no\">\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">We are having trouble retrieving the article content.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1dv1kvn\" id=\"optimistic-truncator-a11y\">\n<hr \/>\n<p>Thank you for your patience while we verify access. 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He had brought me back from many running injuries and patiently talked me down when I wanted to start training again before I was ready.Finding a good P.T. can feel like magic, and I was lucky to learn that early on. Many people don\u2019t turn to physical therapy until after they have been injured or had surgery. But it can help with much more.\u201cWe\u2019re sort of the swiss army knife of orthopedic health,\u201d said Joe Uhan, a physical therapist in Eugene, Ore. \u201cWe can push on bones like chiropractors can, but we can massage tissue like massage therapists can and we can exercise like a personal trainer can.\u201dHere\u2019s how to tell if you need a physical therapist and how to make the most of your sessions.When Can Physical Therapy Be Helpful?Physical therapists aren\u2019t just for sports injuries or post-surgical care \u2014 they can also help you develop a routine to prevent injury or improve your mobility.Preventative physical therapy, sometimes called pre-hab, is generally focused on strengthening parts of your body that could contribute to future injury or discomfort. Knee pain, for example, could stem from issues in the ankles or hips, Dr. Uhan said, which could be prevented with targeted exercises. Some athletes or people following consistent training schedules incorporate preventative physical therapy into their regular fitness routines to stay ahead of injuries before they happen. (Your doctor may also recommend pre-hab physical therapy ahead of some surgical procedures.)For chronic injuries, like tendinitis, a physical therapist can help identify the cause of your recurring issues and create a plan to improve your strength or mobility. If you have a nagging injury or any pain or discomfort that affects your daily activities, it can be a good first step to seek out a physical therapist, said Maureen Soliman, a physical therapist at the University of California, San Francisco.We are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. 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