Physical Therapy

Dr. Rush is a leading Pembroke Pines Chiropractor for physical therapy, which is a type of treatment you may need when health problems make it hard to move around and do everyday tasks. It helps you move better and may relieve pain. It also helps improve or restore your physical functions and your fitness level.

The goal of physical therapy is to make daily tasks and activities easier. For example, it may help with walking, going upstairs, or getting in and out of bed.

Physical therapy can help with recovery after some surgeries. Your doctor may suggest physical therapy for injuries or long-term health problems such as arthritis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Physical therapy may be used alone or with other treatments.

Your physical therapist will examine you and talk to you about your symptoms and your daily activity. He or she will then work with you on a treatment plan. The goals are to help your joints move better and to restore or increase your flexibility, strength, endurance, coordination, and/or balance

First, your therapist will try to reduce your pain and swelling. Your physical therapist also may use manual therapy and techniques such as heat, cold, water, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.

Physical therapy almost always includes exercise. It can include stretching, core exercises, weight lifting, and walking. Your physical therapist may teach you an exercise program so you can do it at home.

Treatment may cause mild soreness or swelling. This is normal but talk to your physical therapist if it bothers you.

Find out how Dr. Rush, our very own Pembroke Pines Chiropractor, can show you the path to pain relief by setting an appointment at Dr. Rush Chiropractic & Rehab!