Physical Therapist
Physical therapists help children, teens, adults, and elderly people to recover/heal after they have been injured. By working to strengthen the part of the body that has been injured, sprained, fractured, etc., the healing process can begin. I recently injured my back and have been going to physical therapy two times a week. I now have a better understanding of what they do. They don’t just help the patient with their injury, they teach their patients how to help themselves. They have to be able to talk about something with the patient while there waiting to do their exercise. This essay will explain what physical therapists do, the benefits of physical therapists, and what you will do at your first physical therapy appointments.
Physical therapists help people get back their strength and movement in particular parts of the body. Some areas they can help you with include: your legs, arms, and your back/spine. They help you get better, but they really do need to bond with their patient. They need to have the patient trust them with their injury. They need that patient
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If you have any questions about your injury that you forgot to ask the doctor about, ask your physical therapist. They can answers questions about when you can start doing things again, what you can start doing, and what exercises you should be doing at home to strengthen the injury. The treatment plans are designed for each person's individual goals, challenges, and needs. (Benefits) Physical therapists try and see patients as much as they need to. They see the patients until they think that they are completely recovered. When you are fully recovered you can return to sports or any other activity you may