Physical Therapy services offered in Portland, OR
Physical therapy improves your movement while reducing pain to improve your quality of life after an injury or other medical diagnosis. The experts at Northwest Injury Care in Portland, Oregon, offer physical therapy using evidence-based strategies. You can work on specific goals while engaging in your personalized rehabilitation plan. Call Northwest Injury Care, or schedule your consultation online today.
What is physical therapy?
Physical therapy is a form of treatment to help you rehabilitate and recover after various injuries or conditions, many of which cause pain or limit your mobility. Through physical therapy, you can work on reaching your personal goals along the route to rehabilitation with the expert team at Northwest Injury Care. Physical therapy can help increase:
- Healing
- Mobility
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Comfort
- Balance
- Quality of life
- Independence
Before starting physical therapy, you visit Northwest Injury Care for a detailed evaluation. The team examines your injury and plans your physical therapy using multiple evidence-based techniques.
Who can benefit from physical therapy?
Many people can benefit from physical therapy as a critical component of a rehabilitation program. Physical therapy can help you recover from various injuries or manage the symptoms of a chronic condition that has impacted you for years.
You might be interested in using physical therapy to improve or manage:
- Arthritis
- Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Sprains and strains
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Neurological conditions, and movement disorders
Physical therapy doesn’t look the same for everyone; your course of treatment ultimately depends on your goals. The team at Northwest Injury Care may recommend additional care practices like acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, or massage therapy.
Which methods does physical therapy use?
Northwest Injury Care provides you with a personalized physical therapy plan. It may include common physical therapy practices such as:
Physical manipulation
The team teaches you specific exercises to increase strength and mobility while also manipulating your joints and muscles using their hands.
Electrical stimulation
Sometimes physical therapy involves nerve stimulation practices to support the function of your motor nerves and muscles.
Heat and cold therapy
The team may apply heat or cold temperatures to assist with healing and reduce muscle pain.
Laser or light therapy
Sometimes, physical therapists use lasers or light-based devices to help stimulate the healing process with painful or tender muscles.
Physical therapy can positively impact rehabilitation after an injury or other medical diagnosis. Call Northwest Injury Care. (503) 206-8988
