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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy is a rehabilitation practice used to treat injuries or dysfunctions through therapeutic exercise, massage and modalities.

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not helpful4/26/2012 at 06:00 PM
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I had physical therapy for approx 6 months. I found that it was not helpful at all. I wouldn't recommend this to a friend.1/17/2012 at 06:58 PM
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tried working out and exercise routine, just exhausted me.4/28/2011 at 06:59 PM
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I want to make a clear distinction between the PT I was prescribed by the doctor and therapist and the strength training I prescribed myself. The PT the doctor prescribed only aggravated my pain and did nothing to build my core strength. This is probably because I am a life long athlete and I am very fit. These exercises did nothing to strengthen my core or correct my posture. A friend in the Army suggested I try Olympic-style, complex weightlifting with very low or no weight. I worked with a trainer doing squats, deadlifts, and power cleans with a broomstick or empty barbell. We also did old school sit ups and back extensions. There is more focus on posture, alignment, and flexibility with these movements. They actually improved my strength and flexibility even though I used hardly any weight. This was infinitely more effective than the isolated movements in PT. When I am consistent with these exercises, my back problems are much less frequent than when I get lazy. 8/11/2010 at 11:35 AM
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Helps ease muscle cramps,stiffness & increase mobility.Physio helps me do further exercises to reduce some level of the symptoms, small amounts to educate myself in better self help of my body.5/2/2010 at 08:16 PM
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Last updated on Apr 27 2012 at 07:28
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