Health Blog Category: Physical therapist
6 Ways Your Health Can Improve Thanks to Physical Therapy
If you’ve recently been injured, fallen ill, or been diagnosed with a medical condition, physical therapy can help you improve your physical health. When you visit Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy in Broomall one of our skilled therapists will develop an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs. Treatment in a physical therapy program is a safe, conservative, and natural approach to managing medical issues, unlike the use of prescription medication and invasive surgeries.
Keep reading to learn more about how physical therapy can help you feel your best and enjoy better health!
Read full blogIs Physical Therapy Your Key to Overcoming Hip and Knee Pain?
Are painful joints a new aspect of your daily routine? If you have a hip or knee that just can’t support your body weight without distracting aches or agonizing pains, you may be unable to get active, perform your job, play sports, handle simple household tasks, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position.
At Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy, we understand how frustrating this situation can be. You may be in so much pain that you’re considering relying on prescription painkillers just to make it through the day.
Read full blogCould Your Back Pain Be Caused by a Herniated Disc?
Has your back pain been making everyday tasks feel impossible? Is it a struggle to simply get through the day? If you have been negatively impacted by back pain, know that physical therapy can help to provide answers– and solutions.
One possibility is that you have a herniated disc. This can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves that surround the spinal column. If you are experiencing pain on one side of the body, pain that radiates to the arms or legs, aching, burning sensations in the affected area, and pain with certain movements, talk to your doctor about how physical therapy may benefit you.
Read full blogAquatic Therapy Can Ease Arthritis Pain
Have you ever woken up with tight joints that ache as soon as you move or become more painful throughout the day? If you answered yes, you may be experiencing early-onset arthritic symptoms. Aquatic therapy is a successful treatment choice for arthritis sufferers.
Many people suffer from this illness and refuse to seek therapy because they assume it is something they will have to cope with as they age. This could not be further from the truth!
Read full blogAquatic Therapy For Children With Special Needs
Are you looking for a fun, safe place for your child with special needs to get exercise? Did you know water’s natural properties can help reduce the symptoms associated with common childhood disorders? At Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy, our physical therapists work with children with special needs in our therapy pool to help get them moving and having fun, so they look forward to doing their therapy!
Aquatic therapy is a form of physical therapy that uses the benefits of water as part of a therapeutic intervention.
Read full blogDo You Have Arthritis? Aquatic Therapy May Help.
Have you ever woken up with stiff joints that hurt when you move and worsen as the day goes on? If you answered yes, you might be experiencing the early signs of arthritis. Aquatic therapy is an effective therapeutic option for arthritis patients and could help you!
Many people who suffer from this ailment refuse to get treatment because they believe they will have to deal with it as they become older.
Read full blogBenefits of Aquatic Therapy for Low Back Pain
Are you fed up with persistent lower back pain affecting your daily life? Is it becoming increasingly difficult to walk, bend, and stand? You may benefit from aquatic therapy! Are you looking for something different than the typical land-based programs that have not helped your pain?
At Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy, our team of therapists uses the healing properties of water to help our patients get Lower Back pain relief so they can get back to their regular routine and do what they love!
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help You Get Back Into Balance
Do you frequently notice an imbalance, dizziness, or unsteadiness that makes you feel as if you may fall over at any given time? Have you suffered from a fall in the past? Are you worried that you may be at risk of sustaining a fall-related injury?
Loss of balance can happen at any age due to disease or injury. However, balance challenges become more common as we age.
If you have recently sustained a balance-related injury, it is important to seek the help of a physical therapist immediately, in order to avoid additional injuries in the future.
Read full blogReduce Your Risk of Falling with Physical Therapy
Have you noticed you feel dizziness or unsteadiness walking (or standing) and worry you may fall at any time? Have you suffered from a fall recently or in the distant past? Are you worried about falling and wondering if there is something you can do to feel steady again? At Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy in Broomall, PA, our team will assess your fall risks and address your concerns so you can regain your confidence!
Read full blogHow Taking Care of Your Ankles and Feet Helps Your Balance
Do you notice your injured ankle or foot is affecting your balance? Is persistent pain from your sprained ankle or a bunion throwing off your balance at every step? Our physical therapists at Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy in Broomall, PA understand how important your feet are to keeping your balance and living the life you want!
Various factors can lead to ankle and foot pain, and often these issues in the foot and ankle pain lead to additional problems elsewhere in the body.
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