Conditions Treated by Physical Therapy

While most people have an idea of what physical therapy is, many may not realize the wide variety of conditions physical therapists can treat. Physical therapy is commonly associated with rehabilitating injuries and aiding recovery after surgery. While that is a big part of what the profession handles, there is much more to physical therapy than that. Below is a short list of some of the conditions physical therapists can treat.

• Musculoskeletal dysfunctions from back and neck injuries, neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and more
• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ)
• Osteoarthritis
• Sciatica
• Bursitis
• Chronic migraines
• Ankle instability
• Fall injury prevention
• Rotator cuff tears
• Torn meniscus of the knee
• And more

Physical therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions. Remember, if there are issues involving pain, movement, and/or muscle weakness, physical therapists are here to help. They will do an examination to determine the cause of the issues and plan a course of treatment based on each individual situation.

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