Question 1

what is aquatic physical therapy exactly?

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Water-based exercise: Aqua therapy is an exercise program performed in water.  There are many benefits of aqua therapy - buoyancy of the water helps to decrease the weight bearing stresses to the joints.  This may benefit patients with arthritis, recovering from an injury such as fracture or muscle strain, or patients who are overweight.  Exercises can also use the water resistance for muscle strengthening.

Question 2

aquatic physical therapy - how helpful is it for low back pain?

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Very: I like aquatic therapy for my patients with back pain because it allows them to get in the water and exercise while diminishing their own body weight and it's effect on the spine.

Question 3

is physical therapy painful?

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Not necessarily: Some pt may be uncomfortable at times but most of the time it is not.

Question 4

why should i go to physical therapy?

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Training : A good physical therapist will evaluate physical problems and design a plan of care that addresses the specific problems a person is facing.  They will also help you learn exercises appropriately to prevent further damage.  A good pt program will also teach the exercises or activities to do at home to prevent problems in the future.

Question 5

will physical therapy help my tmj?

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Maybe: Physical therapy may help.

Question 6

is water physical therapy effective?

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Can be: Water or aquatic physical therapy can be very effective, especially when we want to minimize weight bearing but want to maintain resistance.  It is also a very effective form of exercise for those who have difficulty with full weight bearing.

Question 7

how can physical therapy help fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

Pain Reduction: Physical therapy can help reduce pain, reduce muscle spasm, and improve strength.

Question 8

physical therapy exercises for rectus femoris -?

Accepted Answer

Anterior hip pain: The rectus femoris is a muscle that overloes the front of the hip joint. It functions to help straigten the knee and flex the hip( lift the leg while sitting or lyong) if it is strained time, rest and anti-inflamitories help. Other causes of pain in the anterior hip are arthritis, a labral tear, a hernia, or other hip joint problems. If the problem lasts more than 6 weeks you should get an xray.

Question 9

what equipment is necessary for physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Alot: There are many thousands of different pieces of physicial therapy equipment needed depending on the condition being treated. There are many different companies that specialize in this type of equipment. Try your favorite search engine for an online search of providers of these devices.

Question 10

what are some good colleges for physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

I agree with this: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/physical-therapy-rankings

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