October is National Physical Therapy Month

National Physical Therapy Month
Physical therapy is a health care specialty involved with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Physical therapy uses non-invasive and non-medical tools to help improve total body function. Physical therapists focus on relieving pain, promoting healing, restoring function and movement, and facilitation and adaptation associated with injury. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to restore maximal functional independence to each individual patient. To achieve this goal, physical modalities such as exercise, heat, cold, electricity, and massage are utilized. So, as you can see, physical therapy can play a role in most people's lives.

Common Reasons to Seek Physical Therapy
- Neck pain and lower back pain

- Arthritis in one or multiple joints

- Fractures and other orthopedic conditions

- Problems with balance or mobility
- Pre- and post-surgical conditioning and strengthening

- Cancer recovery

- Knee, ankle and foot problems

and many more...

Here at Belmont Shore Physical Therapy we deliver expert care through the following evidence-based treatments:

• Rehabilitation of Orthopedic conditions
• Chronic swelling of a limb (lymphedema) condition
• Fibromialgia pain management
• Sport injury treatment and prevention
• Low Light Laser Therapy (830 Laser)
• Pre & Post surgical rehabilitation
• Myofascial release techniques
• Theraputic Yoga
• Women's Health Issues
• Geriatrics

September is

National Pain Awareness Month

On a given day, more people suffer from pain that diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Chances are you know someone liging in pain. The good news is that with peoper pain management, most pain can be greatly eased. You stand the best chance of having your pain properly assessed and treated when you take an active role in seeking treatment and communicating very specifically about your pain and its impact on your life. Become informed and learn all you can about your health problem, your pain, pain management options, and the types of healthcare providers who specialize in pain.

Physical Therapy tackles the phsyical side of the inflammation, stiffness, and soreness with exercise, manipulation, and massage, but it also works to help the body heal itself by encouraging the production of the body's natural pain-releaving chemicals. This two-pronged approach is what helps make physical therapy as effective as a chronic pain treatment.

September is

Lymphoma Awareness Month

National Lymphoma Awareness Month, has commemorated each September to help raise public attention to this type of blood cancer. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph system. Lymphoma is not a single cancer but a group of many related cancers. In fact, there are nearly 30 different types of lymphoma. Broadly, they are grouped unter two categories: Hodgkin Disease and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. these two broad groups may be similar in their symptoms and the tests that are required, but they behave differnetly with each affected person.

A common indicator of lymphedema is indentations that do not immediately disappear after the skin has been depressed by the hand or fingers. This condition is usually found in the legs and arms; however, lymphedema can affect any region of the body. Many people with lymphedema are labeled over-weight, yet lymphedema is not about fat storage. Here at our office we provide lymphedema management of non invasive, painless, and effective procedures. We can help you live happy, healthy, and active.