Physical therapy is an important part of the healing rehabilitation for many patients. This year, the celebration of National Physical Therapy Awareness Month is more important than ever with the epidemic of opioid addiction and overdoses occurring daily in America. Comprehensive physical therapy services can work with every individual to get their body pain-free through personalized plans that promise long-term recovery.
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While opioids have their benefits when prescribed by a doctor and taken in conjunction with a holistic recovery plan, they can easily be abused. Side effects can include depression, mood swings, and withdrawal symptoms when the patient stops using them. Studies have show that those addicted to prescription opioids are 40 times more likely to eventually become addicted to heroin. Physical Therapy by a licensed therapist is a natural way to reduce pain and gain full control over the body.
Inclusive Therapy
Physical therapy offers a set of exercises prescribed to a patient that can improve the range of motion, pain level, and muscular confidence. It is an effective treatment for patients who are pre and post-surgery, training after a sports injury, need a limb or hand therapy, or even for internal disorders like Lymphedema. National Physical Therapy Awareness Month presents a great opportunity for clients to seek help in a constructive way. Carthage Area Hospital supports a recovery plan that can be done at home or the hospital, depending on a patient’s preference for quality and convenient care.
Geriatric Care
Carthage Area Hospital healthcare providers support Physical Therapy Awareness Month to make sure that everyone, from young to old, knows the range of benefits available. Physical therapy includes keeping muscles toned and active for better balance. This balance boosts fall prevention and helps ward off pain from cranky muscles. A licensed therapist will develop a unique, supportive plan for each individual.
Since its inception in 1992, National Physical Therapy Awareness Month offers a reminder of the transformational, holistic approach to pain relief provided by physical therapy. Join in the #ChoosePT campaign through the month of October to help raise awareness of the dangers of opioid addiction and overdose, and support alternative treatments for pain relief, including physical therapy.