With more Americans suffering from musculoskeletal pain than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined, it’s surprising more people don’t already #ThinkPTFirst.
Have you ever helped a friend move, and your back still hurt a week later? Most of us ignore these “minor pains” until they become major pains which can lead to increased damage and risk for surgery.
There is a bounty of research to support that physical therapy is just as effective in treating many conditions requiring surgery, and with less complications. For instance, 75% of patients with a fully torn rotator cuff were able to rehab their shoulder without any surgery at all.
From injuries to loss of function, disease to daily wear and tear, the symptoms that can often be treated by physical therapy alone are abundant. For sake of simplicity I’ve referenced my absolute musts for when to seek physical therapy before other healthcare services. If you or anyone you know is experiencing one or more of the conditions below, encourage them to #ThinkPTFirst!
Top Reasons to #ThinkPTFirst
- Chronic Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Injury Prevention
- Back Pain/Sciatica
- Sports Conditioning
- Weight Management
- Headaches/Migraines
- Work Related Injuries
- Joint Pain and Arthritis
- Repetitive Sprains/Strains
- Preoperative Conditioning
- Postoperative Rehabilitation
- Managing Women’s Health Issues
- Injuries Related to Auto Accidents
- Pregnancy (Prenatal and Postpartum)
- Balance and Vestibular Problems (Vertigo)
- Neurological Conditions (Stroke, Parkinson’s)
- Managing Diabetes/Cardiovascular Conditions
#THINKPTFIRST 