Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy (PT)
Physical Therapy (PT) addresses gait and mobility issues,
strength and balance deficits, open wounds and reducing the secondary
effects of prolonged bed rest or immobilization.
The primary objectives of physical therapy
are to:
- Promote healing and relieve pain, inflammation and muscle
spasms.
- Restore maximum independence, so patients can become
more functional in their living and work environments.
- Reduce
joint stiffness and improve muscle function including strength, endurance,
and muscle tone.
- Improve everyday activities such as walking
on even and uneven surfaces, stair climbing, and transferring from
chair to bed.
- Provide emotional support, motivation, and realistic
goal-setting.
- Educate patients and their families on how to
prevent injury, re-injury and/or disability.