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