What Is Orthopedic Rehabilitation?

February 16, 2021AdminUncategorized

When you suffer an injury, it’s important not to wait to seek treatment. Letting issues linger can lead to the development of a multitude of problems. Fortunately, our team at Flowers Physical Therapy can help prevent this issue. Our staff is experts in aiding patients through the orthopedic rehabilitation process, allowing them to return to full strength.  

Conditions We Help With

Patients who are considering working with us for orthopedic rehabilitation must first understand exactly what this service can help with. Fortunately for you, the umbrella of this form of treatment casts a large shadow. In general, orthopedic rehabilitation involves administering care for issues involving problems within the entire musculoskeletal system. That is why if you are faced with any of the below, our team will be there for you:

• Bones.
• Muscles.
• Ligaments and tendons.
• Joints.
• Connective tissues.    

How Does Orthopedic Rehabilitation Work?

Now that patients understand what this form of care can help with, our team would like to discuss how it works. Having a firm understanding of this will allow patients to be aware of what to expect, making the process easier to handle. Examples of what to expect during your sessions include:

• Determining the appropriate movement diagnosis.
• Mapping out a treatment plan for the patients.
• Administering the therapeutic aspects of treatment.
• Teaching the patient more about the injury and how it can be managed and prevented in the future.  

Modalities Used

In many cases, orthopedic rehabilitation will utilize therapeutic stretches and strengthening exercises to promote healing from within the affected area. However, the physical aspect of rehabilitation is not all that will take place. Our team will work in other modalities into your treatment depending on the specifics of your injury. These modalities include the below:

• Hot and cold therapy.
• Massage therapy.
• Electronic muscle stimulation.

Contact Us   

At Flowers Physical Therapy, our team is committed to helping patients overcome their injury issues. When you’re looking for a team to help with orthopedic rehabilitation, there is no better facility to work with. If you’re ready to get serious about your recovery process, make sure you contact our team today.