1. Who are physical therapists?

• Highly educated, licensed health care professionals
• Help reduce pain, improve function and mobility, avoid or help prepare for surgery
• Educate patients to prevent or manage conditions to achieve long term health benefits
• Have a graduate degree from an accredited university- masters or doctorate
• Most specialized education to restore movement and improve function

2. What to expect from a physical therapy

• Combination of treatments, blending science and art to prevent or manage your condition
• Your therapist will develop a plan of care using evidence based treatment techniques to maximize your recovery and promote injury prevention
• Treatments that suit your specific needs and not a generalized program

3. Benefits

• Improve mobility and motion
• Reduce the risk of injury
• Improve balance and prevent falls
• Provide a conservative option to surgery
• Managing pain without long-term use of medication

*Adapted from www.moveforwardpt.com