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Physical therapy is the treatment of injured and deformed patients by various exercises, remedies, and the most common, massages. Physical therapists are able to acquire jobs anywhere such as: clinics, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and private homes, but they are not limited to only these places. They are able to help people live healthier and more active lives. The therapists are skilled enough to work on different patients in varying age brackets to reduce their pain and prevent future…

BENEFITS: Aromatherapy massage has many known benefits such as stimulating lymphatic flow, increasing joint flexibility, blood flow and oxygen functions to the muscles due to increased circulation, tissue regeneration, lessens depression and anxiety as well as improving the overall well – being. Aromatherapy massage brings a deeper level of relaxation, balance and health to client’s life. It stimulates the emotional part of our brain as the aroma from essential oils is sent to the limbic system…

RICE for Routine Care of Injuries The routine care of many injuries includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). The RICE strategy is often recommended for injuries to soft tissues, such as a muscle strain, ligament injuries, bruises, and overuse injuries. It can also be used for some bony injuries. Using the RICE strategy can help relieve pain, reduce swelling, and enable your body to heal. Rest Rest is required to allow your body to heal. This usually involves reducing your…

able cure pain in the joints, tissues and muscles. It is also known to cure problems in the spine. 2. Chiropractic treatment is completely drug free and do not cause any kind of side effects. 3. Chiropractic treatment is usually in a kind of a massage. Apart from curbing the ailment, it also reduces stress and provides complete serenity. 4. Chiropractic treatment…

Don’t mess with a physical therapist they get paid to hurt people. When a physical therapist say they are going to massage a muscle, it may not feel like the nice relaxing massage people get at the spa. Massage performed in therapy is to decrease tightness and tone and to improve tissue mobility of a specific muscle that may be very inflamed or the source of joint pain. (Liz Hoobchaak¬) The field of physical therapy requires a therapist to be considerate and understanding of a person’s limits.…

Everyday, someone, somewhere has a chance of getting injured. Seeking for help, many people come to see a physical therapist, also known as a “PT” for short. Physical Therapists help all types of patients no matter the age to become even stronger than they were before getting injured. Part of becoming a PT is having: self control, dependability, integrity, and concern for others. Physical therapists' services have a positive impact on health-related quality of life. A Physical Therapist carries…

Hamstring stretches Aerobic exercise incl. walking swimming and biking The Best Exercises for Your Lower Back Why Exercise Your Lower Back? If you suffer from lower back problems, you’ll find it very beneficial to exercise the muscles in that region. Your lower back affects your ability to stand and sit. In addition to helping you to sit and stand without pain, doing recommended lower back exercises has other benefits, as well. In addition to alleviating pain, you can increase your range of…

Introduction Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (OMPQ) was developed to assist in the identification of clients that are experiencing musculoskeletal pain and are at risk of a delayed recovery leading to longer absence from work, restriction in function and pain. (Hocking, McAuley & Maher 2008; Sattelmayer, Lorenz, Roder & Hilfiger, 2011). OMPQ is used by occupational therapist’s with clients who are effected by pain problems that are resulting in decreased performance at work and/or…

This is a 32-year-old male with a 7/3/2014 date of injury, due to a MVA. DIAGNOSIS; Cervical spin e S/S, Lumbar spine S/S, Left shoulder S/S 12/08/15 progress note describes that the patient complains of neck pain at a 6/10-scale level; low back pain at a 6-7/10-scale level, which radiates to the right leg; left shoulder pain at a 4/10-scale level, which radiates to the left arm; and sleep problems. PE revealed slight to moderate spasticity and tenderness over the para-cervical muscles. ROM of…

This is a 45-year-old male with a 2-20-2015 date of injury. A specific mechanism of injury has not been described. DIAGNOSIS: Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck, initial encounter 01/11/16 Progress Report describes that 15 minutes were spent in review of the results from the urinary drug screen, which was administered at the previous visit and deciding whether any modifications are appropriate to the treatment regimen. The pain is better and down to a 3/10. The neck…