What is Physical Therapy?
The World Confederation for Physical Therapy Defines "Physical Therapy" as ...
"Services provided by physical therapists to individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. The service is provided in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by ageing, injury, pain, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors and with the understanding that functional movement is central to what it means to be healthy."
Can Physical Therapy Help Me?
Physical Therapy is a Plan,
Not a Pill.
Research demonstrates physical therapy can help reduce pain, restore movement, and help patients return to sport, work and daily activities. Therapy can also help prevent future injury, and support long-term health and optimized levels of function.
Physical Therapy is appropriate for:
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Pre-operative Conditioning
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Post-operative Rehabilitation
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Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
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Chronic Injuries
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Acute (New) Injuries
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Recurring Injuries
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Musculoskeletal Dysfunction & Pain
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Addressing Poor Body Posture and Mechanics
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More!
Meet Dr. Elizabeth
"I knew I was meant to be a physical therapist the moment I read the vision statement of the American Physical Therapy Association: 'Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.'
"Like the APTA, I don't believe in perfecting the human body - I believe in optimizing the human body with respect to experiences, medical history, goals, lifestyle, acute and chronic symptoms.
"Our bodies are processes, not simple objects. We are ever-changing and the path to optimization requires commitment to adjusting the tools, timelines and approaches, as needed."
