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The Complete Guide to Physical Therapy for Pain
Relief and Healing
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Introduction

• Physical therapy is a branch of medicine that
  focuses on the rehabilitation of people with
  injuries or illnesses. It includes methods such
  as exercise, massage, and heat therapy.
• Physical therapists are healthcare professionals
  that specialize in the prevention, diagnosis,
  treatment, and rehabilitation of people who have
  problems with their muscles and joints or have
  experienced a traumatic event such as an
  accident. They help those people live more active
  lives by teaching them how to avoid pain and move
  more easily.

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Pain and Limitations in the Body

• Pain is a complex phenomenon, and it is difficult
  to pinpoint the cause of pain. Pain can be caused
  by a variety of factors that range from tissue
  injury to psychological stress.
• The most common causes of pain are
• -Tissue injury
• -Inflammation
• -Nerve damage
• -Psychological stress.

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Physical Therapy Work

• Physical therapy is not just about getting back
  to normal. It focuses on the whole body and the
  person as a whole.
• Physical therapy is a type of healthcare that
  helps people recover from injury or disease. It
  is also used to help people with conditions such
  as spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy,
  Parkinson's disease, arthritis, and stroke.
  Physical therapists help patients improve their
  mobility and manage pain by performing exercises
  and giving advice about how to avoid future
  problems.

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Types of Physical Therapy

• Speech Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy

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Key treatments for physical therapy

• Physical therapy involves the following
• Aquatic therapy Aquatic therapy is a
  low-resistance exercise regimen that allows
  individuals to gain strength without overworking
  their bodies.
• Athletic taping We teach you how to correctly
  use athletic tape to keep bones and muscles in
  place throughout a workout or activity.
• Biofeedback Using biofeedback, we may help
  patients focus their attention on specific parts
  of their bodies to achieve better control over
  ailments such as migraines, aches, and other
  stress-related disorders.

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• Gait analysis This is an assessment of how a
  patient walks or runs to discover whether
  something in their gait is causing a reoccurring
  injury.
• Kinesio taping This is a rehabilitative taping
  technique that promotes the body's recovery from
  injury by stabilizing muscles and joints in
  comfortable positions.
• Manual therapy Hands-on treatments are available
  to correct the skeletal system and surrounding
  soft tissue.