Question 1

how to figure out why i can't walk after 4 months physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Talk to doctor: Many details needed, and would be best for you to talk to your doctor about your lack of progress at pt.

Question 2

why is my surgeon telling me i don't need physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: 1) Some conditions do not seem to respond well to PT.

2) There may not be decent PT resources available.

3) The goal of PT is to teach you how to do exercises at home/in the community on your own and perhaps additional PT is not needed by you.

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Question 3

what is treatment for ilotibial band burning and pain after physical therapy didn't help?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: This is a tough one.  Itb symptoms can be very difficult to treat and often times persistent pt and time are the best answer.  Topical nsaids such as voltaren gel or Flector Patch (diclofenac) may help.  Consider massage therapy.  Tens units (electrical stimulation) sometimes help.  Lastly, local steroid injections are an option as well.

Question 4

had left side and right side treatment for bilateral possioning vertigo. dr said if this don't work then physical therapy. what do i expect?

Accepted Answer

Check this out!: http://vestibular.org/understanding-vestibular-disorder/treatment/treatment-detail-page.

Question 5

is physical therapy painful?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

why should i go to physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

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 7

will physical therapy help my tmj?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Physical therapy may help.

Question 8

is water physical therapy effective?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what is aquatic physical therapy exactly?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how can physical therapy help fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

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

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