Sports and work-related injuries, pain and limited movement after surgery, arthritis, and chronic back pain are just a few examples of the many orthopedic conditions that improve with physical therapy. Ramin Ganjianpour, MD, and the team at North Valley Orthopedic Institute in Mission Hills and Tarzana, California, have a dedicated physical therapy department on-site, ensuring patients get prompt, individualized care. You don’t need a referral to schedule a physical therapy appointment. Call the nearest office or book online if you need to relieve pain, build strength, or restore athletic performance.
Physical therapy uses exercise and other treatments (modalities) to relieve pain and rehabilitate your body. You can benefit from physical therapy if you need to improve function and mobility or want to prevent or limit physical disability.
Physical therapists are extensively trained in many techniques proven to promote physical changes in your body. These changes improve your health by:
Movement, better circulation, and diminished inflammation are the fundamental changes for pain relief.
Physical therapy supports your recovery and rehabilitation from orthopedic surgery, musculoskeletal injuries, degenerative diseases, and age-related changes in your muscles and bones.
There’s a long list of injuries and conditions that improve with physical therapy. These are a few examples:
When pain, disease, injury, or surgery forces you to stop using part of your body, you immediately start losing muscle strength. One study reported that patients lost one-fourth to one-third of the muscle strength in their leg after it was immobilized for two weeks. Consequently, physical therapy is essential for restoring your strength.
Physical therapists complete a thorough assessment before developing your care plan. This list shows some of the primary treatment categories. Each category includes many exercises and healing techniques, allowing your physical therapy to be customized.
Your care plan is always based on your goals. For example, that could mean regaining balance so you can walk without falling or focusing on pain relief and improving joint stiffness.
If you plan to return to competitive athletics, your plan includes exercises that build the skills needed for your sport. The team works with you to restore your optimal performance.
Call the nearest North Valley Orthopedic Institute office or connect online today to request a physical therapy evaluation.