The Role of Physical Therapy in Enhancing Quality of Life

Physical therapy is used to help people regain physical function and movement from conditions that affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, or bones. Your healthcare provider may refer you to a Physical Therapist (PT) when pain medications are no longer working and you still feel pain; or if you have had surgery and need help with healing.

A PT creates a personalized treatment plan for a patient that is designed to reduce pain as well as manage an injury, surgery or chronic illness. The plan utilizes exercises and manual therapy that speeds up healing and recovery which allows the patient to regain function and an improved quality of life.

Like visiting any doctor, it is helpful for you as the patient to think about how your condition affects your daily life and what you hope to get out of your physical therapy sessions before your first appointment. Experts say being prepared not only helps you get more benefit from therapy but can assist your therapist in establishing a treatment plan based on realistic expectations.

After a physical assessment of your strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination; the PT will explain your condition and treatment plan. Part of your treatment will include exercise and other techniques you can do at home.

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Along with a wide range of exercise classes and activities, MorningStar partners with EmpowerMe Wellness, a leader in providing therapy services to senior communities, to help residents maintain their independence as long as possible. Residents have onsite access to wellness programs and personal training as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand our luxury senior living in Peoria, AZ.

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