Physical Therapy Clinic
Physical Therapists in Miami
What to Expect When Visiting a Physical Therapy Clinic
Your Physical Therapist will:
- Conduct an Assessment
- Conclude a Diagnosis
- Implement a Treatment Plan
- Provide Therapy
- Educate
- Monitor Progress
How Does Physical Therapy Work?
Before any type of physical therapy treatment is administered, an initial assessment is performed on each patient. These assessments help to identify impairments, limitations, and disabilities. An initial evaluation explores the patient’s current condition, medical history, movement patterns, flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination. Other factors are also considered, such as disabilities and injuries.
Following the initial assessment, a diagnosis is achieved, and a personalized treatment plan is developed for the patient. The therapist will work with the patient to form achievable goals using the best physical therapy treatment plan based on the individual’s needs, abilities, and health condition.
The treatments are coordinated with the overall goal of reducing pain; improving mobility, balance, and coordination; increasing strength and flexibility; as well as restoring function. The primary goal is to help the patient regain independence, improved health, and relief from chronic pain.
What are the Different Types of Physical Therapy Treatments?
There is a wide range of different types of physical therapy treatments available. Physical therapist clinics utilize treatments based on the unique needs of the patient, including cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neurological. The type of treatment used is contingent based on the type of injury, disability, or health condition.
Below are some of the most common types of physical therapy treatments:
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
This type of therapy is primarily used to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and respiratory function. These treatments are most often utilized to assist patients who have heart problems, and chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD).
Therapeutic Electrophysical Agents
These are therapeutic methods used to reduce pain, muscle spasm, inflammation, and to encourage tissue healing. Therapies used include Cold Therapy, Heat Therapy, Electrical Stimulation (aka: TENS), Electrical Muscle Stimulation (aka: EMS), and/or Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (aka: NMES), Iontophoresis, Laser Therapy, and Traction Therapy.
Functional Training Exercises
Activities and exercises with this treatment were developed for patients who have difficulties with balance, coordination, and movement. This therapy helps patients to improve their ability to perform tasks for daily living.
Manual Physical Therapy
Manual therapy involves using the hands to improve joints and soft tissue, mobility, and flexibility. These treatments are also very helpful for alleviating pain. Some examples include massage, manipulation, joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, and myofascial release.
Neurorehabilitation Physical Therapy
Therapists utilize these rehabilitation programs to restore function and mobility within patients who have experienced a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord injury. This type of rehab also helps those who have medical conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or peripheral neuropathy. The programs involve exercises aimed to offer balance training, gait training (walking), and other activities to improve motor skills.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Physical therapy clinics offer these types of treatments for accident injury victims and anyone struggling from orthopedic injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, or surgeries. The most common types of conditions that benefit from this type of physical rehabilitation include fractures, sprains, strains, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, and postural abnormalities.
Pain Management Therapy
Clinics for physical therapy will use a variety of methods to relieve and manage pain and are also beneficial in improving mobility and function. These treatments involve a combination of manual therapy, educational awareness implementation, electrophysical agents, ergonomic modifications, techniques for relaxation and therapeutic exercises.
Sports Rehabilitation
Sport injury rehabilitation is aimed at helping athletes to recover more quickly and thoroughly from sports-related injuries and surgeries. This type of physical therapy helps to restore function, flexibility, mobility, strength, and endurance. Another important goal is to reduce the risk of reinjury. These methods include special exercises, drills, stretching, and return to sport training (aka: RTS).
Walking and Mobility Training
These treatments are for the purpose of improving the patient’s balance and coordination for walking and other activities. This therapy is very advantageous for those who enter using medical equipment, such as crutches, canes, walkers, etc.
Request an Appointment for Physical Therapy
Family Medical Group | FMG offers multiple physical therapy clinics throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Appointments are available, but walk-ins are also welcome. We also offer orthopedic and chiropractic care for all types of conditions, including accident injuries, chronic medical conditions, and wellness. Call us today at 877-804-4364. You may also schedule an appointment online or contact us with any questions. Monthly Membership Plans are also available.
