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Page 8 Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com <strong>October</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
Who Can Benefit From Physical Therapy<br />
by John Vacovec, Physical<br />
Therapist and CEO of<br />
Physical Therapy and Sports<br />
Rehab, Inc.<br />
Physical therapy is not just<br />
for people who have sustained a<br />
major injury. It is beneficial for<br />
anyone who has been injured, has<br />
a chronic illness or disease, needs<br />
rehabilitation or has difficulty with<br />
mobility. Physical therapists assist<br />
people with developmental disabilities,<br />
neurological conditions,<br />
and those with a prosthesis. Treatments<br />
can often provide an alternative<br />
to surgery and long-term<br />
use of prescription medications<br />
for pain.<br />
Therapists develop individualized<br />
treatment and management<br />
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plans that aid the patient's recovery<br />
from wounds, broken bones,<br />
neurological damage, jaw pain<br />
and migraines. Physical therapy<br />
is effective for addressing chronic<br />
diseases ranging from diabetes,<br />
COPD and osteoarthritis to brain<br />
injuries, cystic fibrosis and musculoskeletal<br />
disorders.<br />
Physical therapy provides the<br />
expertise and technology to improve<br />
balance and sports performance,<br />
make environmental and<br />
ergonomic changes that facilitate<br />
movement and a better quality of<br />
life. Treatments also reduce the<br />
risk of injury and assist patients in<br />
the use of mobility aids.<br />
Therapies are valuable for addressing<br />
emotional and psychological<br />
issues. They help patients<br />
engaged in smoking cessation,<br />
anger and stress management,<br />
weight loss and substance abuse<br />
programs. Sepsis, asthma, organ<br />
failure and seasonal affective disorder<br />
can all be alleviated with<br />
physical therapy.<br />
Multiple Venues<br />
Physical therapy is typically<br />
administered within the clinic, but<br />
maintenance programs can be<br />
designed for home use. Therapies<br />
are appropriate for patients of all<br />
ages, from premature infants to<br />
seniors. They help injuries heal,<br />
alleviate pain, and work with the<br />
body’s own abilities to facilitate<br />
recoveries.<br />
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Current, acute and past injuries<br />
with lingering symptoms<br />
can be treated successfully with<br />
physical therapy. It’s beneficial<br />
for alleviating the rigors and<br />
side effects of cancer treatments.<br />
Therapists offer gait<br />
assessments and training to rid<br />
patients of unproductive habits<br />
and increase the effectiveness<br />
and efficiency of movement.<br />
Therapies can be used alone<br />
or in combination with other<br />
methods that best meets the<br />
patient’s needs.<br />
Whole-body Wellness<br />
Clinical Pilates, aerobics and<br />
resistance training can be used to<br />
improve flexibility, strength, balance<br />
and endurance. Manual manipulation<br />
and mobilization aids<br />
can help patients with disabilities<br />
or who may not be able to participate<br />
fully in therapy. Treatments<br />
can also be designed to reduce<br />
inflammation that causes swelling<br />
and pain, reducing the need for<br />
prescription medications.<br />
Those engaged in sports will<br />
benefit from therapeutic massage,<br />
dry needling and cupping to ease<br />
stress, improve endurance, balance<br />
and agility, and help in reducing<br />
the risk of injury. Therapies are<br />
safe for women during pregnancy<br />
and in alleviating the discomfort<br />
of breastfeeding. Ultrasounds,<br />
electrical stimulation and heat<br />
and cold therapies are beneficial<br />
for muscle, joint and neurological<br />
disorders and aid in maintaining<br />
the health of soft tissues.<br />
Patients don’t have to sustain a<br />
catastrophic injury to benefit from<br />
physical therapy. If you need physical<br />
therapy, call us directly and we<br />
can evaluate your condition and<br />
begin treatment right away. If<br />
additional treatments are necessary,<br />
we can coordinate with your<br />
MD. Your recovery is our expertise!<br />
Physical Therapy and Sports<br />
Rehab Inc. has 3 convenient locations<br />
at <strong>Norwood</strong> (Guild Medical<br />
Building), Norfolk/Wrentham<br />
(Rtes. 1A and 115) and Norfolk<br />
Center (across from Walgreens).<br />
Call (781) 769-2040 today! Go to<br />
www.ptandsr.com to learn more!<br />
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Call Today 781-769-2040<br />
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Guild Medical Center<br />
825 Washington St., Suite 280, <strong>Norwood</strong><br />
NORFOLK CENTER<br />
5 Liberty Lane, Norfolk<br />
(across from Walgreens)<br />
www.ptandsr.com<br />
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Routes 1A & 115, Norfolk
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