subject: Overview Of Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Services [print this page] For the benefit of people who dont have the actual idea of what physical therapy is it is a health care specialty that is focused on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affects the musculoskeletal system. The main function of physical therapy is to relieve patients from the chronic pain, alleviate or prevent permanent disabilities, strive to get back self-sufficiency and productivity of the patient before the injury.
This is to say that physical therapy and rehabilitation services are actually focused on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of different disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system of the patients in order for them to get back their active and healthy lifestyle or at least a 90% of their physical abilities just before they were affected with injuries or illness.
Physical therapy is necessary for patients who have endured recent accidents as well as patients who are currently suffering from debilitating conditions for a variety of reasons. It is needed to regain physical mobility, improve flexibility and achieve coordination and balance. There are various conditions that physical therapy and rehabilitation services are taking care of such as those permanent disabilities.
The Texas rehab and physical therapy centers aim to alleviate physical limitations brought about by accidents, strokes, CVA, birth defects, muscle weakness, spinal cord injuries, developmental delays, and post-operative problems, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders. A physical therapists work to help patients achieve physical relief from the pain and physical limitations.
He will use various therapeutic techniques that include stretching exercise, strength training, hot and cold compresses, balance and coordination tasks, ultrasound therapies and electrical stimulation. More often than not these patients are covered by workers comp Texas has therefore their medical expense and costs are being covered by insurance so that their physical rehabilitation is well attended to.
The focus of most Texas rehab and physical therapy centers is to help patients resume to their physiologic function. It includes areas in orthopedic therapy, geriatric, neurological, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab, sports injuries and pediatric physical therapy. It involves multidisciplinary rehabilitation team that works toward the betterment of a specific patient with specific problems.
