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Carter Rehab Center - Tecumseh 902 Industrial Drive Tecumseh, MI 49286 Phone: 517.423.7722 Fax: 517.423.1270 tecumseh@carterrehabcenter.com |
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy is a treatment which may be prescribed by your physician. It is a non-surgical treatment that helps an individual understand his/her condition, recover the use of the affected joints and muscles and return to work, sports and everyday activities. Physical Therapy is utilized for many conditions, some of which include arthritis, sprains, fractures, tendonitis and neurological conditions.In Physical Therapy, modalities and exercises are utilized to help a patient gain strength, balance, coordination and endurance. Due to the numerous benefits of water in Physical Therapy, many physicians are now prescribing Aquatic Rehabilitation. In many cases, improvement can be achieved simply through appropriate exercise and education about how the body works.
Your First Appointment
Appointments are scheduled by phone or in person, usually within 24-48 hoursWear or bring comfortable and appropriate clothing
(swimsuit for aquatic therapy, shorts for treatment to the knee, etc.)
Plan on spending 60 to 90 minutes for your first Physical Therapy session. The type, number and length of each session varies with the type of treatment given, the severity of the problem, and your response to treatment.
History
How did you hurt yourself?When did the symptoms first appear?
What makes the pain worse or better?
What were you doing just before you felt the pain?
What were you doing just before you felt the pain?
What does your daily routine involve?
Physical Exam
You may be asked to perform certain movements to determine which movements increase your pain.Your posture (how you sit and stand) may be evaluated
Your muscles may be palpated (massaged) to find painful knots, trigger points or increased tension.
The mobility and quality of the motion of your joints will be assessed.
You may have your reflexes tested.
Pain Reduction Methods
HeatIce
Massage
Relaxation
Stretches
Joint Mobilization
Ultrasound
Electrical Stimulation
Aquatics Therapy
Home Program
may start out as a simple list of things to avoid. As you progress, your home program may include exercises, stretches and possibly some simple first aid.Most major health insurance policies pay for at least a portion of Physical Therapy services
Please bring any protective brace, walker, cane, crutches or transfer equipment that you are currently using