Is Physical Therapy For Me?
Physical Therapy can alleviate many everyday aches and pains such as:
Lower back pain upon waking up
Discomfort lifting your arm overhead
Shooting pain down your legs
Chronic headaches
Plantar fasciitis
Chronic knee pain
TMJ
Hip pain while running
What It Won’t Do
Be a quick fix, problems typically require on going treatment which will include some kind of resistance training.
Be a feel-good massage. Those have their place in treatment but it’s not what I do.
General Timeline
Initial Consultation: Learn about you, your issues, and establish your goals. Together we develop a program to help you resolve your issue(s) and achieve your goals.
Follow-Up Appointments
Follow-up sessions will be scheduled as needed, with adjustments made based on your progress. We'll ensure your program evolves to keep you on the path to recovery.
When You’re Done:
1. Issues have been resolved
2. Crossed off your goals
3. You are able to manage independently
What to Expect During a Session
Comprehensive Initial Assessment
All initial assessments include a systematic review of your body's movement, both standing and lying down. The specific assessment will be tailored to your issues.
I use various modalities to help facilitate healthier structures and tissues. I advise clients to expect the treatment to continue working over the next few days and to stay hydrated, especially if this is their first time with any sort of focused joint work. Every person responds differently to treatment and whatever discomfort you experience will only be temporary.
If you are experiencing multiple areas of discomfort or severe symptoms, you will be advised to book two or more sessions per week.