Orthopedic Rehabilitation

What is orthopedic rehabilitation?

Orthopedic rehabilitation, or physical therapy, improves your ability to perform daily movements, like walking, standing, and lifting. It’s a safe, noninvasive way to relieve musculoskeletal pain and help you return to your favorite activities. If you play sports or live an active lifestyle, orthopedic rehab can also reduce your risk of injuries.

Which musculoskeletal problems benefit from orthopedic rehabilitation?

The Natural Health Sports Therapy team uses orthopedic rehab to treat various musculoskeletal problems, including:

• Sports injuries
• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Knee pain
• Hip pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Rotator cuff tears
• Tendinitis/Tendinopathy
• Concussions
• Auto accident injuries
• Arthritis

What does orthopedic rehabilitation involve?

Not two orthopedic rehab treatment plans are the same. The Natural Health Sports Therapy team develops an individualized care plan based on your symptoms and treatment goals. They could suggest:

Manual therapy

Manual therapy (massage therapy) is a noninvasive treatment that manipulates your skin, muscles, and other soft tissues.

If you suffer from sore muscles or stiff joints, the team could recommend manual therapy as part of your orthopedic rehab plan. It increases circulation, relieves pain, and helps you relax.

Therapeutic modalities

The term therapeutic modalities refers to various treatments to relieve pain, ease stiffness, and promote healing. Depending on your needs, the team will recommend gait training, trigger point therapy, hot and cold therapy, or joint mobilization.

Strength training/Therapeutic Exercise

Strength training is an orthopedic rehab technique that increases muscle strength, endurance, and power. The team recommends this rehabilitative approach if you’re an athlete recovering from an injury or operation.

How long does orthopedic rehabilitation take?

The time that orthopedic rehabilitation takes will depend on various things, including the injury or illness treated and how severe your symptoms are. Rehab is a cumulative treatment, so you must attend several appointments.

Some people complete treatment within three to four weeks; for others, it takes months.* To speed up your results, follow your provider’s instructions, attend each scheduled checkup, and do the assigned homework. The more you buy in, the sooner you can return to your routine.

Call Natural Health Sports Therapy today to schedule an orthopedic rehabilitation appointment, or book your visit online.

*Individual results may vary.