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This is a resource for you as you begin your physical therapy.  Get answers to questions you might have and find physical therapy clinics near you that utilize advanced rehab technology for your benefit.
Whether you’re recovering from a stroke, rehabbing a sports injury, healing from orthopedic surgery, or battling chronic issues like diabetes, working with a physical therapist can help get you moving again with less pain.
Physical therapists are experts at treating mobility impairments and get specialized education in a variety of specialties – anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics – so they understand how the body’s various parts interact and work together. They can help you manage musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular issues that can get in the way of your mobility.
Patients of all types – pediatric to geriatric, orthopedic to neurologic, post-surgical to chronic pain – can work with therapists to achieve results that will improve their quality of life.
Physical therapists can help you move better, feel better, live better and get you back to doing the things you love.
Ask your Doctor:
As you begin a physical therapy program, here are some questions you should consider discussing with your doctor about what you should expect during your recovery.
Should I expect pain during my recovery process? How can I minimize it?
Sometimes physical therapy can cause discomfort. The goal of your rehabilitation program is to prevent any negative effects of caused by the immobilization of a healing area. This often requires your therapist to encourage movement in or around the injured area, which can be a painful process. It is important to communicate with your therapist about the pain you are experiencing, so they can plan your therapy program accordingly to help minimize this pain.
What are potential complications of my condition? Are there ways to minimize these complications and optimize my recovery process?
Physical therapy is an essential part of your recovery process following surgery or injury. To minimize long-term complications, it is important to start therapy as soon as your therapist recommends, so you can begin the path to healing safely and correctly. It is also important to progress toward goals of normal motion and strength. Imbalances can cause re-injury, compensatory injuries, and reduced function in the future. 
When can I start putting weight on my lower body injury? Is there a way to make my therapy more comfortable?
Your timeline for when it’s okay to begin weight-bearing activities will depend on the severity of the surgery or injury.  There are a variety of partial weight-bearing technologies that a therapist can use to help slowly reintroduce you to weight-bearing activities.  These technologies can help you begin your rehab sooner, while protecting the healing area. This will help you to get back to full function faster.
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