Temple Physical Therapy
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Department of Physical Therapy Physical therapy is the medical science aimed towards decreasing pain and restoring optimal movement and function to an injured body part or system. At Temple Physical Therapy, we have a strong program with all of our licensed physical therapists holding advanced degrees or coursework in physical therapy, or a related field. Our staff is well versed in many therapy techniques including Cyriax, McKenzie, Maitland, Mulligan, Kaltenborn, Butler, Travell, Jones, functional strengthening and more. Our main goal with each patient is to maximize their pain-free level of function regardless of the techniques utilized. Who will benefit from physical therapy? Any individual who with a decrease in function due to an acute or chronic injury to any muscle, tendon, ligament, or bone in the spine or extremities, or suffers from a neurological disorder. The decrease in function may be due to loss in range of motion/joint mobility, strength, endurance, coordination, balance, or an increase in pain. What type of disorders do physical therapists treat? Sprains/Strains to the Spine or Extremities Tendonitis/Bursitis of the Extremities Post-Surgical Conditions Gait Abnormalities Joint Instabilities Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis Neurological Dysfunctions Cervical and Lumbar Disc Involvement Cerebral Vascular Accidents Traumatic Brain Injuries Balance Disorders Osteoporosis Debility Myo-fascial Disorders Post-Fracture Postural Dysfunction How can physical therapy benefit an injury? Temple physical therapists utilize scientifically proven techniques including various soft tissue and joint mobilizations, therapeutic exercises and functional activities, as well as passive modalities if needed, to treat the injured tissues and promote proper healing. Further efforts are made to strengthen and stabilize an injured area, educate the patient in ways to protect and properly use the injured area to prevent reinjury, and to return the patient to a fully functional lifestyle. Temple Physical Therapy is a state licensed, Medicare accredited facility and participates with most workers’ compensation and private insurance plans. Please call, or fax a prescription to the most convenient Temple Physical Therapy location to begin your patient in the program. Please include the patient’s phone number to expedite scheduling an initial evaluation.
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