![]() You’re in your twelfth week of marathon training, and one morning you wake up to a sharp pain around your knee. You wait a few hours and pop a few ibuprofens, but the pain doesn’t subside. Who should you see? While it’s always a safe bet to consult your doctor, chances are they’ll recommend seeing a physical therapist, too. Physical therapists can help treat injuries and ease joint pain, but they can also help you become fitter and healthier, overall. Physical therapists are trained to recognize postural distortion patterns and other habits that could predispose you to injury both on and off the field. Doctors of Physical Therapy are movement specialists trained to keep the musculoskeletal system healthy. They are educated to recognize postural habits and biomedical disadvantages of each individual’s unique body. What Physical Therapists Can Do (That Your Doctor Can’t) 1. Assess your injury risk.The same way you see your primary care doctor for an annual check-up, it is also recommended that you get a full movement screen and postural assessment from a physical therapist. Movement screens can let you know where your weaknesses are, and where it’s most important to focus your efforts. A physical therapist can pick out subtle postural habits that could predispose you to injury depending on your activity. Being aware of these habits, in addition to knowing how to work on them, gives you the tools to stay injury-free all year-long. 2. Find the best type of workout for you. Physical Therapists gather all of your information from prior surgeries, diet, lifestyle, body type, body mechanics and posture to determine what activities would best fit your physique. Everyone has different muscle imbalances, range of motion and alignment issues, but a physical therapist can spot them and make recommendations accordingly. Have tight hip flexors from sitting all day? Cycling — in a similar seated position — might not be the best choice for you. Meanwhile, if you’ve got tight hamstrings from running several times a week, stretching those muscles with yoga could have positive results. PTs can also prep you for whatever’s in the pipeline. If you’re starting a new type of exercise or trying to increase the intensity of a current exercise routine, a prehab program will help you work through your personal issues. Not everyone may be cut out for running or spinning or even yoga, believe it or not! Targeted prehab before starting a new sport or challenge will help address muscle imbalances to prevent injury. That can include anything from mobility exercises for improved range of motion to mini band work for glut activation and strength. 3. Speed up your recovery.Many physical therapists will recommend massage or compression socks, pants or sleeves to help with recovery, in addition to foam rolling and mobility work. Additionally, physical therapy treatment often utilizes modalities such as ultrasound, infared light and cold laser treatments to help accelerate the healing process by reducing inflammation, improving circulation and reducing pain. Each of these FDA approved technologies are commonly used in an outpatient physical therapy setting. 4. Correct your alignment and postural issues.Feel stiffness in your neck and back, or areas of weakness and fatigue? It might be the result of a postural distortion, which can stem from repetitive movements (think: distance running, or carrying a heavy bag on one shoulder) or from muscle imbalances that send your alignment out of whack. With a simple assessment, your PT will be able to pinpoint where your specific issues are and how to deal. Someone who incorporates high variation in type and direction of movement will have a different postural presentation than someone who performs the same exercise, such as running. A physical therapist can recommend certain exercises and stretches that help improve your posture and balance. How to Get Started With A Physical Therapist If you are ready to take the next step towards health and wellness then please click below on the link to schedule an appointment. As a reminder, you no longer need a prescription or a referral from your physician to see a Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois (as of August 2018). So don't hesitate and give us a call today! (847)582-0050.
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3/4/2020 10:35:54 am
I was surprised when you said that physical therapists can evaluate our muscular imbalances to help us determine what type of workout would be best for us. My husband and I have decided we want to commit to getting in better shape by working out and dieting until the end of this year. Thanks for helping me see why it'd be beneficial to start our journey by consulting with a physical therapist!
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12/4/2020 05:29:28 am
I was talking to my friend the other day, and he was complaining about how hard it was for him to run now because of his painful knee episodes. Your suggestion of reaching out to a physical therapist that can give him exercises to treat his knee pain is a great idea. I should go ahead and help him look for a PT around his area.
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1/4/2021 03:30:41 pm
My aunt has been thinking about taking better care of her body by getting some physical therapy. Making sure that she can get some help from a professional could allow her to be more effective. It was interesting to learn about how they can recommend different treatments for imbalances, range of motion, and alignment issues.
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1/15/2021 06:28:39 am
I didn't realize that physical therapist gather all your information and find out what your daily habits are to figure out what the best exercises for your boys type. My sister, who is a yoga instructor, was recently involved in a car accident. I will have to let her know that it may be a good idea to meet with a physical therapist to figure out what would be best to help her body recover.
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1/17/2021 09:58:08 pm
Thank you for clarifying some of the things I've been wondering about as I have a huge interest in becoming a physical therapy assistant. I've been doing a lot of reading and research to find the right program through https://physical-therapy-assistant.org/, but this has been a superb piece of writing that is so reassuring to me that I am going into the right field.
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3/24/2021 12:52:31 pm
I'm glad to hear the FDA has approved all the technology used in physical therapy settings. My fear was that I'll use something that won't be covered by the FDA. I refuse to use equipment like that because I know the FDA has my best interests.
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4/20/2021 10:50:15 pm
I appreciated it when you shared that it is important to find a place that offers physical therapy that can help correct your alignment and postural issues. My friend just mentioned the other day that she is worried about her husband who is dealing with backache due to his misaligned bone. I will suggest to her looking for a reliable place that offers physical therapy for her husband.
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7/15/2021 07:26:37 am
I like that you mentioned how a physical therapist can develop the best workout/recovery plan for you specifically. I think it's super cool that they can look at your medical history, body type, diet, etc., and make a plan tailored to you. My wife is having surgery on her knee and is going to have to be in physical therapy for a little while after to make sure that she is good to go, and knowing that they will be able to create something that works just for her is helping me a lot.
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8/13/2021 03:34:03 pm
Thanks for pointing out that physical therapists can assess our injury risk as they pick out postural habits that could predispose us to injury depending on our activity. This is really helpful since I am feeling pain all over my body, but I want to do yoga and daily jogging. I guess I should look for a reliable physical therapy center on Monday that can help me achieve my maximum potential in a relaxed friendly environment.
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8/25/2021 10:53:51 pm
You made an excellent point that one of the perks or hiring a physical therapist is that they are able to help us find the best routine for us. The other day my wife mentioned her pregnancy aches is getting too much for her. Maybe she can benefit from seeing a physical therapist to help ease her pain.
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11/9/2021 12:38:19 pm
It was helpful when you said that they can speed up recovery. My sister recently injured her ankle. I'll pass this information along to her so that she can look into seeing a physical therapist.
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