What types of physical therapy are available?
Dr. Han offers a variety of physical therapy modalities to address pain and injuries so you can recover and get back to your favorite activities. Some physical therapy options include:
- Manual therapy
- Functional movement screens
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
- Kinesiology Taping
- Self Myofascial Release
- Postural rehab
- Exercises and stretches
During your initial consultation and exam, Dr. Han performs a series of orthopedic tests and asks questions about your symptoms in order to determine your diagnosis. Based on your diagnosis, he recommends a treatment plan, which can include physical therapy.
Dr. Han typically recommends a series of physical therapy sessions two to three times per week when you’re first starting out. As your condition improves, he decreases the frequency of your visits until you’ve recovered fully. Dr. Han also explains at-home exercises and stretches you can do to maintain your progress between visits.
What are the benefits of physical therapy?
Physical therapy is a treatment option for many causes of pain and injuries. Research has shown that physical therapy can help:
- Increase flexibility
- Improve blood flow
- Increase physical strength
- Improve stability and balance
- Relieve pain
- Prevent injury
Dr. Han works with you to develop a physical therapy program that is clear and effective so you understand why you’re doing each exercise and how it benefits you. This makes it easier to continue your exercises at home between sessions or maintain your strength and flexibility after you’ve completed your treatment plan.
What should I expect during my physical therapy sessions?
When you arrive for your session, Dr. Han recommends wearing comfortable clothing that you can exercise in and bringing water and a towel, if desired. Each session is completed one-on-one with Dr. Han so you get the attention you need and can have all of your questions answered.
Dr. Han begins each session with a warm-up and passive therapies, like heat, to increase blood flow and prepare your muscles for exercise. He then moves onto the exercise portion of the session, which may include bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or free weights. Once you’ve completed your exercises, Dr. Han ends the session with a cool down and stretching.
To schedule a consultation at Nabi Movement and find out which physical therapy options are best for you, call or set up an appointment online now.
