Physical Therapy Checklist
There are many conditions which will benefit greatly from the use of physical therapy, including:
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Back and neck pain
- Incontinence (bowel and bladder)
- Arthritis
- Fractures and other orthopedic conditions
- Problems with balance or mobility
- Chronic fatigue and weakness
- Pre and post-surgical conditioning and strengthening
- Cancer recovery
- Lymphedema
- Fitness and wellness education
- Disease or injury of the shoulder, knee, ankle and foot
- Neuro-rehabilitation, such as post-stroke and spinal cord or head injury
- Wound Care such as diabetic wounds and non-healing traumatic or post-surgical wounds
- Common sprains and muscle strains
- Sports related injuries