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Do I need PT?
Whether you've had a traumatic or overuse injury, undergone orthopedic surgery or just
want to enhance your performance, physical therapy may be for you. PAPT treats individuals from all walks
of life and of all fitness levels not just performers.Since performers require the best care all our patients benefit from the expertice and professionalism of our therapists. Most services require a doctor's prescription, but some do not. Please read below for additional details.
Do I need PT after a traumatic or overuse injury?
Yes. Whether you fell and sprained your ankle, tore a hamstring during a grand battement,
or have developed tendinitis from repeating the same movements over and over again, physical therapy is
imperative to a fast and full recovery. After obtaining a prescription from your doctor, physical therapy
can help your rehabilitation dramatically no matter what your injury is. We can assist in decreasing swelling
and pain, muscle healing, strengthening and stretching, and movement re-education to return to your prior level
of activity. Please see our injuries section to find out more about your particular diagnosis.
Do I need PT after surgery?
Yes. Any surgical procedure, no matter how mild, places significant stress on the body.
A comprehensive PT program is essential and is almost always prescribed by your doctor. Please see post surgical rehab
section for more information on what your rehab will entail.
Do I need PT for minor aches and pains?
Possibly. Most performers accept the fact that the physical demands of their art
may cause pain from time to time. However, "working through the pain" is often not the best choice, especially
if your aches and pains are long lasting or are increasing in intensity. What one perceives as minor could
in fact be, or turn into, a serious injury requiring medical attention. A doctor can determine if an injury
exists and the extent of that injury, and then prescribe PT when appropriate. Physical therapy can be beneficial
for any injury by reducing recovery time while preventing a reoccurrence of the injury.
Do I need PT even if I am not currently injured?
Maybe. Our prevention programs are designed to help reduce your chances of sustaining an injury.
PT preventative services do not require a doctor's prescription. We can assess such areas as strength, flexibility,
joint mobility and balance to determine areas of strength and areas that may benefit from physical training.
From our assessment, a comprehensive exercise program can be developed to help optimize your potential, enhance your
performance, and make you a more balanced performer who is less likely to be injured.
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