You might be surprised to know that a high percentage of orthopedic conditions can be treated without surgery that often requires the use of Orthopedic Implants and Instruments. Even history has seen many cases requiring surgery have been treated using only orthopedic physical therapy. Yes, that’s true. Generally, moderate and non-severe orthopedic cases are the best to be treated with physical therapy. In certain cases, physical therapy is recommended by doctors even after the surgery. So, it won’t be wrong to say that orthopedic physical therapy is important in fixing orthopedic conditions whether you require surgery or not. This post will be focused on discussing some key points about orthopedic physical therapy.
Orthopedic Conditions Physical Therapy can Fix
Orthopedic physical therapy is suggested to fix conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. This system includes joints, muscles, tendons, bones, and ligaments. Injury involving any of these is very painful and in most serious cases, the pain becomes unbearable. Physical therapy aims at treating mild to moderate conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. The reasons why these conditions are serious are that they make the affected area weak, limit the range of motion, and hinder mobility. Due to this, the person becomes unable to perform even daily activities. To avoid getting any serious complications, it is important to consult a specialist on an immediate basis. Let us see some of the conditions physical therapy can fix:
Muscle strains
Ligament sprains
Fractures
Tendonitis
Post-operative conditions
Bursitis
Tools Required during Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Orthopedic physical therapy is also known to require certain tools and they help in enhancing the effectiveness of the procedure while delivering improved results. Tools & instruments are important during physical therapy and the right ones should be used depending on the condition of the patients. Here are some of the common tools required during physical therapy:
Evaluation and assessment tools
Modalities for heat & ice application, ultrasound, or electric stimulation devices
Orthotics and prosthetics
Assistive devices
Exercise tools
Soft-tissue massage instruments
These tools assist in targeting the root of the orthopedic condition hence, are known to be very effective.
Types of Exercises Performed in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
A good orthopedic physical therapist is well aware of which types of exercises need to be performed depending on the condition of the patient. That’s how he/she will be able to deliver outstanding results. Here, the choice of tools & instruments is also critical and an experienced PT knows which ones to use. In this section, we will put some light on some of the common exercises performed during physical therapy:
Strengthening exercises
Plyometric and jumping-type exercises
Endurance exercises
Functional mobility exercises
Balance exercises
Exercises to improve range of motion
Finding an Experienced Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Choosing a reliable and experienced orthopedic physical therapist is a necessity to achieve desirable results. If you don’t know any, then it is advised to ask your local physical therapist or the family doctor. They might recommend you one or two orthopedic physical therapists. You can also ask your relatives or friends about the same. Besides all this, finding it on the internet would also be a great idea.
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