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14535 John Marshall Highway
Suite 203
Gainesville, VA 20155
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Physical Therapy Information

Is Physical Therapy Right For You?

Have you ever wondered whether you would benefit from undergoing physical therapy? Physical therapy isn't just for people recovering from major injuries or surgeries. If you have a problem with movement that keeps you from participating in the activities to which you are accustomed, you may benefit from seeing a physical therapist.

Physical therapists are experts in movement and function. They teach patients how to do exercises and use their bodies properly to gain strength and mobility, and prevent injury. Physical therapists help people of all ages return to normal function after an injury or disease. They also develop individualized treatment programs designed to prevent injury from occurring or to slow the progression of conditions resulting from injury, disease and other causes.

Some of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy include:
  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Shoulder, arm, wrist, or hand problems, including carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Joint replacement
  • Posture problems (including scoliosis)
  • Knee, ankle, or foot problems
  • Leg issues
  • Osteoporosis
  • Sprains and fractures
  • Heart or stroke rehabilitation
  • Arthritis
  • Rehabilitation after a serious injury
  • Amputations
  • Balance or coordination issues
  • Newborn or infant disabilities
  • Developmental delays
  • Before and after pregnancy
  • To achieve a higher level of fitness or wellness.

More people are looking to physical therapy as their first step in treatment or possibly as an alternative to surgery or medication. Through muscle stretching, muscle strengthening, cardiovascular exercise, home exercise programs, neuromuscular rehabilitation, electric stimulation, ultrasound, heat and cold therapy, Kinesio taping, and Active Release Technique (ART), physical therapists can help improve a person's use of his or her bones, muscles, joints, and nerves.

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