Can Physical Therapy Help Old Injuries?
Absolutely! Physical therapy is an extremely effective way to help manage and resolve chronic, or old, injuries. Chronic injuries are usually the result of incomplete healing during the acute, or new, injury stages. If left untreated, individuals tend to develop shortened muscles, restricted joints, and areas of weakness. These deficiencies lead to pain and decreased function – thus limiting your ability to perform daily activities such as golf, hike, lift objects, sit, and sleep.
If you are dealing with a chronic injury, a physical therapist will take a detailed history of your injury episode, perform a biomechanical assessment of your injury site, and develop a plan to help resolve your pain. This plan will be tailored to your specific needs and involve elements of hands on treatment paired with proper corrective exercises to maximize your recovery. If you are dealing with an old, lingering injury, call MOMENTUM Physical Therapy today to find out how we can keep you moving!
Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.