Elite Care at Home strives to make sure you are the healthiest and happiest in your home. This means being able to move independently free of pain. One of the best ways to manage pain and increase mobility is physical therapy. A physician will create a program that includes exercises, stretches and aerobic conditioning that is specific to each individuals condition and pain level. Most physical therapy exercises or stretches need to be preformed daily to insure full recovery from an injury or to prevent the onset of illnesses such as arthritis.
For individuals experiencing pain from a disease or those who have recently had an injury, physical therapy is a necessary step to overall wellness. Physical therapy exercises can help to prevent loss of mobility and increase range of motion.
Physical therapy exercises are often targeted at specific centers of pain. For individuals who have experienced a major injury or have extreme pain from arthritis, home care can help make sure they experience the full benefit of physical therapy. A home care professional will ensure that exercises and stretches are preformed correctly and for the correct amount of time to prevent further injury and need for other surgery.
Physical therapists may use other methods as well as physical exercises and stretches for alleviating pain and assisting in healing. These other methods of passive physical therapy include treatments such as massage, electrotherapy and other methods such as heating and icing that reduce inflammation. Home care can help make these methods the most effective to alleviate pain and speed up recovery.