Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Could Have the Answer to Your Questions
Kinesio taping has become much more visible in recent years. You have likely seen athletes, gym-goers, and even pregnant women using the colourful muscle tape in strategic positions as a way of easing pressure on their joints and alleviating pain. Kinesio tape is a union of old-school pain management strategies and state-of-the-art medical technology, utilizing aspects of acupressure and strategic physical therapy by placing elastic therapeutic tape around problematic areas. The tape exudes a pulling force, allowing for a free range of motion while still providing a therapeutic pressure to the targeted area.
While using tape to wrap injured areas is not inherently new, the use of Kinesio tape is different. Kinesio tape is specialized to react to body heat, providing added support by staying firm and in place all day. While traditional bandages have long been used to provide additional support during injury recovery, Kinesio tape is the first of its kind. This type of kinesiology tape can be purchased through your physical therapist or at a local sports goods store and comes in a roll of tape in a variety of colours. The tape is cut to fit the area in need of reinforcement and lasts all day. Unlike a standard ACE bandage, which will typically wear over time and not be as effective with later uses, the Kinesio tape is one-time use and designed to last all day—sometimes even longer!
The acrylic adhesive component in kinesiology tape is activated by body heat, meaning that as soon as your physical therapist applies the taping system, it will begin working. Yet the cotton fibres that also comprise the material wick moisture away. That means that sweating and getting the area wet isn’t as much of an issue as it was with traditional bandages injured athletes and other patients were once given.
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What is Physical Therapy?
A physical therapist is a movement specialist who has received training in analyzing mobility issues with walking, running, jumping, bending, stretching, and nearly every other type of physical activity.
Physical therapy is divided into three levels: pain relief, strengthening, and functional integration. Patients strengthen their muscles and joints, improve their balance, build endurance, and experience pain relief through in-office sessions and at-home exercises – all without the unwanted harmful risks of drugs or surgery!
Our Elizabeth or Jersey City, NJ physical therapists will be as committed to your recovery as you are, and will encourage you to achieve all of the objectives you set for yourself.
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Physical Therapy Can Help You Reach Your Goals
Physical exercise is the most difficult habit to establish, especially if you are living with chronic pain. Some people suppress their symptoms with anti-inflammatory or pain-relieving medications, while others, sadly, give up on the idea of being active entirely.
If the thought of going out and exercising with your aches and pains makes you feel uneasy, know that you are not alone. However, there is a simpler solution to achieving the active lifestyle you desire.
With the help of a Elizabeth and Jersey City, NJ physical therapist, you can regain your pain-free, active lifestyle and return to your favorite activities. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle takes effort, but it becomes much easier once you get into a routine.
Are you unsure if physical therapy is right for you? Take advantage of our FREE discovery sessions which help identify your issues and if we can provide help!
** Please note there is no treatment given during one of our discovery sessions. These sessions are designed to evaluate your needs and ensure we can offer the help you need.
What Can I Gain from Physical Therapy?
You may be wondering what to anticipate from physical therapy. Perhaps you are dealing with the aftermath of an accident. Perhaps you are recovering from surgery and finding it difficult to regain your range of motion. Maybe your knees are not what they used to be, and you are hoping for some assistance so you can go on evening walks again. Whatever the case may be, physical therapists are committed to relieving your pain and restoring your physical health.
There is no such thing as a cookie-cutter approach to health because no one treatment plan works the same way for everyone. A physical therapist will assess your mobility, balance, range of motion, and pain intensity in close collaboration with you. Once your physical therapist understands your needs, they will begin creating a personalized treatment plan to help relieve your pain and achieve your goals!