Physical Therapy
Healing with Physical Therapy in Southeastern MA & RI
Southcoast Health is a place where patients can heal and embrace better health. One of the ways that we do this is through orthopedic physical therapy in Fall River, New Bedford, MA and the surrounding areas of Massachusetts and Rhode Island through Serviços de Reabilitação de Southcoast.
Physical therapy (or PT) offers a hands-on approach to improve strength, flexibility and movement, especially after an injury or surgery, or as part of a treatment plan for a chronic condition.
Benefits of Physical Therapy
The benefits of PT are almost endless, and physical therapy exercises have been proven to stimulate healing, decrease pain, restore or improve mobility and function, and prevent or delay disability in people of all ages.
It can be used as a short-term treatment following an injury or after orthopedic surgery to relieve pain while regaining your strength, range of motion, mobility and balance. Physical therapy can also be used as a way to avoid surgery or prescription pain medicine in a long-term treatment plan.
Physical therapy can be especially helpful in treating the following issues:
- Terapia aquática
- Dizziness & Vertigo
- Spine Rehabilitation
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Work Conditioning
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Pelvic Health Rehabilitation
What to Expect from Physical Therapy at Southcoast Health
Your first visit with your physical therapist will be similar to a doctor’s visit. You’ll discuss your current condition, symptoms and medical history. Your therapist will then perform an evaluation — testing and measuring your strength, range of motion, posture, balance and function. You will be actively involved in your rehab care and your therapy team will work with you to help achieve your goals in a safe and effective manner.
Southcoast Health offers orthopedic physical therapy services in Swansea, Fall River, Dartmouth, New Bedford and Wareham, MA, as well as Portsmouth, RI and surrounding areas.
