Physical therapy (PT) is a proven and effective treatment that, unlike narcotics (which mask severe pain for a short period), allows patients to gradually build muscle mass, regain strength, and enjoy long-lasting pain relief. Recovery isn’t something that happens overnight; it’s a process—one that, with proper help, can progress faster and become easier. At Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine in Westfield, New Jersey, we offer PT services.
For appointments, call us or book online at any of our convenient locations in Middletown, Morristown, Ridgewood, Westfield, and West Orange.
How Does Physical Therapy in New Jersey Work?
If your doctor recommends physical therapy, you’ll be working with a licensed physical therapist who will guide you through a series of exercises specifically chosen to target the patient’s specific goals. The physical therapist will create a personalized program focused on the following areas:
- Endurance
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Pain Control
- Balance
Your physical therapist will serve as your guide. They’ll demonstrate the exercises prescribed to you, ensuring you’re using proper form and technique to avoid injury or reinjury, and keep you motivated even when you feel like giving up. Physical therapy may include the following:
- Exercise
- Manual Therapy
- Ultrasound
- Electric Stimulation
- Traction
- Ice
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Physical therapy can be an incredibly effective tool, as long as you take your sessions seriously and put your best effort into your exercise routine, following the advice from your instructor.
How Long Does Physical Therapy Last?
The duration of your physical therapy sessions will depend on the severity and cause of your condition. In general, the structure of physical therapy sessions evolves as patients progress.
Benefits of Physical Therapy
Even if your only reason for participating in physical therapy is to relieve severe pain, you’ll gain other benefits as well. Physical therapy is a form of exercise that can help you to:
- Restoring mobility, flexibility, and range of motion, as surgery can cause stiffness.
- Regaining strength, since strain and rest may have weakened your muscles.
- Reducing pain and swelling with guided movements in key areas.
- Preventing tissue buildup, as a lack of movement can cause abnormalities in the scarring process.
- Retrain movement patterns and avoid compensatory injuries.
Physical therapy may even eliminate the need for narcotic treatments, while strengthening the body, improving balance and mobility, and boosting mood (exercise is a natural antidepressant).
What Happens After Physical Therapy?
Once patients show significant improvement during their sessions with a therapist, they may transition to at-home physical therapy. They’re given a set of exercises to follow at home.
This is much more convenient (but it requires dedication).
Physical Therapy in New Jersey
At Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine in Westfield, NJ, you’ll find the most experienced physical therapists in Union County who are certified in their field and dedicated to providing their patients with the physical therapy care they need.
Our specialists are here to help you create not only a plan that keeps you committed and follows your exercise plan, but also to maintain open communication with you throughout the process.
Schedule a visit for physical therapy in New Jersey today by calling or booking a visit online at Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine.
