What is physical therapy?

The modern concept of physical therapy actually got its start in the 1800s in conjunction with a Swedish-based gymnastics facility. At that time, as a component to training, gymnasts were provided with additional treatments in massage, manipulation and strength exercises. From there, the notion of physical therapy began to grow amongst competitive sports, and ultimately expanded during the polio epidemic of the early 1900’s.

Since then, physical therapy has been an integral part of treatment both for athletes and those enduring illness and injury alike. To learn more about the benefits, we encourage you to contact our physical therapists in Jefferson OH today!

Physical therapy is an important component of recovery and increased quality of life. The South Orange physical therapists can promote healing and wellness for patients experiencing any of the following health situations:

Many patients are dealing with chronic, ongoing pain – and are seeking relief as quickly as possible. For some, solutions including re-learning proper posture, addressing muscle weakness, or strengthening muscle groups to increase stability offer relief. Remember, not all physical therapy patients are recovering from severe sports injuries or orthopedic procedures – some are simply seeking relief from nagging discomfort.

At South Orange Rehabilitation & Wellness, therapists work routinely with both youth and adults suffering from the effects of a sports-related injury. These types of injuries can impact virtually any muscle group, including the shoulders and back, arms, wrists and ankles, neck, legs, and hips. No matter the patient’s age or medical background, our tailored treatment plans will help encourage expedient healing and future injury prevention.

If you are experiencing issues with balance, gait, vertigo, or general unsteadiness, our team of professionals will work with your particular symptoms to reduce your feelings of “swaying,” eliminate the visual and auditory disruption and face triggering movements head-on to retrain your central nervous system and its reaction.

Balance issues can occur for any number of reasons, including genetic conditions, autoimmune disorders, traumatic brain injury, or inner ear problems. No matter the source of the discomfort, we can help create a brighter future with a reduced fall risk and a reduced instance of dizziness.