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Physical therapists are often identified by their ability to help people with injury rehabilitation, but did you know that they can help you prevent an injury before it occurs? Although injury rehabilitation is an important component of physical therapy, these health care providers are able to provide services far beyond the injured population.

The Physical therapists are experts in the way the human body moves. They are able to provide a unique perspective on purposeful, precise, and efficient movement across the lifespan by evaluating the locomotion system through their experience of locomotion and locomotion. Through this assessment, therapists can design a customized, integrated care plan to achieve goal-oriented outcomes for the individual.

So the question becomes, beyond rehabilitation injuries, what else can physical therapists do and benefit you?

Injury Prevention, Be Proactive!

Physical therapists can help individuals become proactive by identifying imbalances in the body and risk factors that may predispose them to injury or impair their physical performance. By evaluating and treating these factors, injuries can be prevented. In addition, proactive strength and balance exercises can help facilitate the ability to perform daily activities and participate in recreational, community, and sports activities.

Preparing people before surgery

This is also referred to as pre-qualification or ‘pre-qualification’. Research has shown positive pre-rehabilitation effects for patients undergoing artificial knee and hip replacement. Patients who perform a supervised exercise program that includes strength, range of motion, flexibility, aerobic exercise and balance exercises before surgery are less likely to require inpatient rehabilitation and often recover at a faster rate. In addition to improving the rate of successful surgical outcomes, pre-qualification is also an opportunity to build a relationship of trust with your physical therapist. Furthermore, it provides potential patients with the opportunity to ask questions related to postoperative management and to learn about the clinic and associated staff.

Promote health, fitness and general wellness

This usually focuses on building strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. Many therapists use a whole-body approach to treat a patient’s unique orthopedic or neuromuscular condition and improve their functional ability for daily tasks, work, and fitness/sports activities. Some therapists are extending their education and skills to become board-certified specialists in orthopedics, women’s health, geriatrics, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, to name a few. Other areas of specialization in physical therapy include pediatrics, sports, electrophysiology, neuroscience, and oncology.

Improve athletic performance

Sticking to an athlete’s training program can be very helpful in preventing injuries. Another advantage of this type of program is the improvement of athletic performance. These programs often include appropriate warm-up exercises to perform before games and practices. They usually have a strong focus on fine body mechanics and special sports movements.

Helps reduce the risk of falls

Physical therapists are trained to work closely with individuals who have a history of falls or who feel unsteady on their feet. Working on specific balancing activities and improving core strength will help reduce the risk of falls and promote independence.

Chronic pain education and management

Physical therapists help people with chronic pain with exercises that often focus on improving strength, flexibility, and endurance through a graduate program. This can help reduce pain, improve sleep, and enhance the ability to participate in social, work, school, and recreational activities.

The therapist will also teach you the mechanism of “chronic” pain, how it differs from “acute” pain, and how to control the pain.

Posture and ergonomic evaluation

With technology these days, many of us frequently use computers, phones, and tablets and are often unaware of our situation while doing so. Looking at your phone can put up to 10 pounds of weight on your head and neck, which can cause many orthopedic problems. Physical therapists can help teach you what proper posture means and how to implement it in your daily life. In addition, they can help with how to properly set up your office for office workers and with body mechanics for people with more physical functions.

We only have one body, so why not hire experts in the human motion system to keep things running? Think of it as if you brush your teeth regularly. Many people usually go to the dentist one to two times a year to prevent oral health problems and to identify potential problems. Your physical therapist can provide the same kind of service, by keeping you mobile and doing the things you love to do!

If you have questions about how physical therapy can help you or someone you care about, please do not hesitate to book an appointment to see our Thumbay Rehab specialists today.

Physical therapy is a branch of rehabilitative health care in which trained and licensed medical professionals use specially designed equipment and exercise systems to treat abnormal physical functions.

Physical therapists evaluate a patient’s condition, such as an injury, illness, or disability, and provide appropriate treatment. PT is an appropriate treatment for a variety of health conditions and helps restore and maintain physical function and movement.

Licensed physical therapists work alongside other medical teams in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, sports and fitness centers, schools, and offices. The lists of illnesses that are treated with physical therapy include neurological, genetic, or musculoskeletal disorders, as well as sports injuries or even common problems like dizziness.

Why physical therapy is important

A physical therapist is a medical professional familiar with the biomechanics of your body. If there are any deficiencies in the physical movement of your body, they can identify the root cause and work to treat it.

Certain areas weaken after an injury or need strengthening after surgery. By working with your physical therapist, you can target these areas and relieve tension without causing pain.

Physiotherapy in particular is seen as the most effective treatment for stress-free recovery.

Since they have knowledge about your limitations after a surgical procedure, they can help achieve a successful outcome. With specific exercises on targeted areas of weakness, they address the source of the pain and help improve your health.

What do you expect from physical therapy?

Physical therapists work alongside other medical professionals or may provide it as a standalone treatment.

Usually, in cases where other treatments support you, your doctor will refer you to a physical therapist. In the healing process, your doctor may suggest physical therapy for preventive or restorative measures or pain management.

In other cases, patients themselves may be aware of their weaknesses, such as neck and shoulder stiffness, and seek treatment on their own. People of all ages can improve their health with a long list of ailments that are treated with natural remedies.

List of diseases that are treated with natural medicine

1. Lymphedema

Excess fluid collects in the lymphatic system, and then moves into the bloodstream, causing swelling. Physical therapists use complete decongestant therapy (CDT) to reduce swelling and prevent future fluid buildup.

2. Sports injuries

Certain types of sports injuries, such as stress fractures, can be treated with appropriate recovery programs or preventative exercises for a safe and speedy recovery.

3. Muscular dystrophy

Skeletal muscles gradually deteriorate and weaken due to age or various disorders. This can be treated with mobility exercises and the use of supporting frames.

4. Back and neck pain

Acute pain that comes on suddenly or chronic back and neck pain that lasts for months or years restricts normal functioning. Physiotherapy relieves pain and improves mobility.

5. Limited range of motion (ROM)

Excessive stress from overuse of certain parts of the body causes swelling or pain in those areas. Movement jitter is impeded, which can be revived with treatment. Likewise, physical therapy will achieve better stretching or flexion.

6. Osteoporosis

Thin, brittle, sponge-like bones have a lot of holes inside, which cause them to break. Likewise, disability fractures can be prevented with timely treatment.

7. Vertigo

Dizziness and lightheadedness are the common and frequent complaint of many people, resulting in a serious fall. Since the physical therapy improves balance, vertigo can be treated.

8. Headache

Migraines and tension headaches can lead to severe head or neck injury. A proper care plan can be implemented to increase neck mobility and strengthen the upper back muscles.

9. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Sitting in front of a computer all day can lead to repetitive strain injuries. However, wrist pain and injuries can be relieved by changing your position and performing stretching and stretching exercises.

10. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

This complex disorder causes debilitating fatigue that cannot be relieved by rest. Physical therapists, along with physicians, formulate a treatment plan with endurance training tasks.

11. Respiratory issues

Chronic bronchitis, as well as other respiratory disorders, can be treated with the pulmonary rehabilitation plans by strengthening the lungs with diaphragmatic breathing tasks.

12. Burns

Severe burns can be treated and splinted with physical therapy in collaboration with a medical team to prevent unwanted scar tissue. For example, massaging scar tissue helps regenerate healthy soft tissues such as muscles and tendons.

13. Knuckle replacement

In a similar way, post-operative care for surgical removal and replacement of the hip or knee joint with prosthesis (prosthesis) will certainly provide sufficient relief for the knee from pain.

14. Ankle sprain

Twisting your ankle stretches and tears the ligaments that support it, resulting in ankle swelling and pain. Moreover, ankle sprains can heal faster and regain your strength with good home exercises suggested by therapists.

15. Parkinson’s disease

This neurological and progressive movement disorder causes chronic movement limitation and tremor. Likewise, it can be treated with physical therapy and resistance strength exercises.

16. Broken foot

A simple fall can lead to broken bones, closed, open or compound fractures, as a result of which your mobility and independence will be affected. Depending on the severity of the pain and the location of the fracture, treatment will be prescribed.

17. Huntington’s disease

Involuntary and involuntary movements are affected by Huntington’s disease. Cramps, slurred speech, and unsteady gait are some of the common symptoms that can be treated with physical therapy.

18. Knee ligament injury

The bands of tissue on either side of the knee, known as ligaments, can be damaged by injuries that occur in contact sports or in the case of a forceful injury.

19. Pelvic floor weakness

Pelvic floor disorders, and sexual problems, especially in women, can be treated by correcting posture and properly lifting and carrying weights.

20. Cancer

Cancer treatment may cause patients severe pain and disability, affecting their quality of life. The consequences of the type of cancer can be controlled when physical therapists identify and treat disabilities.

The most popular physical therapy exercises

1. Squared

I perform squats with all my pediatric physiotherapy patients. It’s a great exercise to develop lower leg strength and improve coordination. It should be a staple in all physical therapy clinics and among the first choices of physical therapy exercises for children.

Squatting is a basic movement. This is how we sit and stand on the floor. A squat isn’t complete with a heavy barbell on the back alone. Squats can be effective without weight. It doesn’t have to be organized as an “exercise” either. For younger patients, exercise can be turned into game.

Example of a game:

• A competition to see who can hold the aerial squat (imagine you are sitting in an invisible chair) for the longest time

2. Deadlift

Another basic movement, the corpse cannot be avoided. It is the act of picking up something off the ground. As with squatting, you don’t need to develop all kids into power lifters. This does not mean that they will not benefit from learning how to effectively lift heavy objects off the ground.

The deadlift is safe and effective for lifting heavy objects. Even if the child has a backward approximation, they get the benefit and are not at increased risk of injury.

The deadlift and squat are among the best physical therapy exercises for kids.

Deadlift example:

• Bending over to pick things up off the ground
• Challenge the child with bigger, heavier, and more difficult objects. Put things in a container on a table.

3. Run

When I say running, I don’t mean the interval training setup or the long run. Running, however, is a movement that most children do. Running occurs in most sporting events and is common among childhood games, such as tag games.

When running is prescribed as a physical therapy exercise for children, it is generally a continuous progression after an injury. Like adults, children are often eager to start running. I find myself having to put pediatric patients back more than I should encourage them to move.

Running is great for cardiovascular health, metabolic health, and building bone mineral density. I want these benefits, but I don’t want my patients to recreate themselves if they are not ready to start running. Running can take many forms in the clinic and is another essential physical therapy exercise for children.

Example of a running game:

• Races and relays

4. Jump

Although not as popular as running – unless you’re a front-line volleyball player – jumping is a regular sports activity. The dance move that my three-year-old does is jump. Bounce houses are a regular occurrence at the parties.

Example of a jumping game:

Determine the height that the child can draw on the wall. Put masking tape on a piece of paper, grab a marker, and measure the height you can mark by jumping.

5. Resistance training

Lifting weights will not stunt a child’s development. The myth has spread widely and lacks credibility. One review article collected the results of 16 studies — including 1,008 children aged 7-12 years old — and found that weight training had no effect on a child’s height. Studies show decreased fat mass, improved cardiovascular and metabolic health, and increased bone mineral density.

This does not mean that children need to start body-building routines. However, it does mean that resistance training can be used to practice safe and effective physical therapy for children. Basic movements such as squatting, death lift, push-up, and rowing are physical therapy exercises for children that help child develop strength, endurance, and strength. They should be part of any physical therapy care plan.

Example of a resistance training game:

• tug of war

Helping your child get back to his sport

Structured exercise is beneficial for children and adolescents, regardless of whether they participate in athletics or not. However, it is common for children to participate in structured exercise if they are participating in an organized sport.

Participating in sports is a great way for children to develop physically, cognitively, and socially. No sport is best for development. Children should be encouraged to sample many different sports to develop new movement patterns and to enhance future learning. Of course, exercise often eventually leads to injury.

Physical therapy is commonly used to help children and teens recover from injury and return to the field. For most sports, the five exercises I mentioned earlier will be a staple of any rehabilitation program (if the sport is golf, running, and jumping is omitted).

Physical therapy helps people of all ages with medical conditions, illnesses, or injuries that limit their regular ability to move and function.

A customized physical therapy program can help individuals return to their previous level of functioning, and encourage activities and lifestyle changes that can help prevent further injury and improve overall health and well-being. Primary care physicians often refer patients to physical therapy at the first sign of a problem, since it is considered a conservative approach to problem management. Wondering what makes physical therapy so important?

Here are the 10 ways that may help you:

1. Reducing or eliminating pain

Therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques such as moving joints and soft tissues, or treatments such as ultrasound, tape or electrical stimulation can help relieve pain and restore muscle and joint function to reduce pain. Such treatments can also prevent the pain from returning.

2. Avoid surgery

If physical therapy helps relieve pain or recover from an injury, surgery may not be needed. And even if surgery is required, you may benefit from preoperative physical therapy. If you are to have stronger surgery and are in better shape, you will recover faster after that in many cases. Also, by avoiding surgery, healthcare costs are reduced.

3. Improve mobility

If you have difficulty standing, walking or moving — no matter your age — physical therapy can help. Stretching and strengthening exercises help restore your mobility. Physical therapists can fit individuals properly using a cane, crutches, or another assistive device, or evaluate orthotic prescription. By customizing an individualized care plan, any activity important to an individual’s life can be practiced and adapted to ensure maximum performance and safety.

4. Stroke recovery

It is common to lose some of the degree of function and movement after a stroke. Physical therapy helps strengthen weak parts of the body and improve walking and balance. Physical therapists can also improve stroke patients’ ability to move around in bed so they can be more independent at home, and reduce their burden of care for toileting, bathing, dressing, and other activities of daily living.

5. Recovering from or preventing a sports injury

Physical therapists understand how different sports can increase your risk of certain types of injuries (such as stress fractures for distance runners). They can design appropriate recovery or prevention exercise programs for you to ensure a safe return to your sport.

6. It improves your balance and prevents falls

When you begin physical therapy, you will be screened for your risk of falling. If you are at high risk of falling, therapists will provide exercises that safely and carefully challenge your balance as a way to mimic real-life situations. Therapists also help you with exercises to improve coordination and assistive devices to aid in safe walking. When a balance problem is caused by a problem with the vestibular system, physiotherapists can perform specific maneuvers that can quickly restore proper vestibular functioning, and reduce and eliminate symptoms of dizziness or lightheadedness.

7. Management of diabetes and vascular disease

As part of a comprehensive diabetes management plan, exercise can help effectively control your blood sugar. In addition, people with diabetes may have problems with sensations in their feet and legs. Physical therapists can help provide and educate these patients about proper foot care to prevent further problems in the future.

8. Managing age issues

As individuals age, they may develop arthritis, osteoarthritis, or need a joint replacement. Physical therapists are experts in helping patients recover from joint replacement, and conservatively managing cases of arthritis or osteoarthritis.

9. Heart and lung disease management

While patients may complete cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or procedure, they may also receive physical therapy if their daily functioning is affected. For lung problems, physical therapy can improve quality of life with strengthening, conditioning, and breathing exercises, and by helping patients clear fluid in the lungs.

10. Managing Women’s Health and Other Conditions

Women have specific health concerns, such as pregnancy and postpartum care. Physical therapists can provide specialized management of issues related to women’s health. In addition, PT can provide specialized treatment for Bowel Incontinence, Breast Cancer, Constipation, Fibromyalgia, Lymphedema, Male Pelvic Health, Pelvic Pain, and Urinary Incontinence.

If you have questions about how physical therapy can help you or someone you care about, please do not hesitate to book an appointment to see our Thumbay Rehab specialists today.

A muscle spasm can happen after exercise, but what does it mean if a muscle spasm happens for no reason? While muscle spasms are common, spasms that are very frequent or those that cause back pain might offer insight into the state of your health. Often, home remedies can help soothe your muscle pain and back spasms, but other times, it might be better to try physical therapy.

But what causes back spasms in the first place? What are the symptoms? Is there anything you can do to prevent them?

If you’re asking these questions, this is the article you need to find all your answers. To start off, let’s take a closer look at what a muscle spasm is and why it might happen.

What Is a Muscle Spasm?

Almost everyone has had a muscle spasm at least once in their lives. Spasms may sometimes be referred to as muscle cramps and involve painful and involuntary contractions of the muscle. Most of the time, it is impossible to predict when or where a muscle spasm might happen.

A muscle spasm can occur wherever there are muscles. However, they tend to be more common once certain muscles become exhausted such as after exercising. A muscle spasm may affect all of a muscle or only certain fibers of a muscle.

Spasms are more common in areas that move frequently such as the legs and arms. For some, muscle spasms may be only mildly uncomfortable while for others, the pain can be severe. If the spasm is severe, you might be able to see the muscle contracting or twitching under your skin.

The duration of a spasm can vary. They can last from a few seconds to 15 minutes or more. When spasms last for a long time, they may subside and then return multiple times.

While muscle spasms are painful and frustrating, they are usually not any cause for concern. But what causes muscle spasms to happen in the first place?

The Causes of Muscle Spasms

Muscle spasms have a wide range of causes. Often, they happen if they don’t warm up your muscles before exercising. For example, if you don’t stretch and massage your muscles before going for a jog, especially if you haven’t jogged in some time, you might be at a higher risk of developing muscle spasms.

This is because of how your muscle might become exhausted, meaning that your muscle doesn’t have the oxygen it needs to function. Instead, exhausted muscles secrete lactic acid which can make your muscles sore or cause spasms. If you warm up your muscles beforehand, they will have a better supply of blood and therefore a better supply of oxygen which will usually prevent cramps or spasms from happening in the first place.

Does upper back pain or lower back pain caused by spasms differ? Back muscles are used just as frequently as your leg muscles, if not more since they are necessary to hold up your body when standing or sitting upright. Back muscles may be especially engaged when doing heavy lifting or playing sports such as football or golf.

If you are not accustomed to these activities, your back muscles could easily become exhausted and muscle spasms may occur. In certain cases, back spasms may not have much to do with exhausted muscles. Instead, they may have to do with an injury to your back muscles, tendons, or your spine.

For example, people with herniated disks or arthritis in the spine may more commonly experience muscle spasms even when resting. Often, these spinal injuries can cause more pain throughout the body due to how the spinal nerves radiate throughout the body.

So, now that you know about the causes of muscle spasms, what can you do about them?

How to Treat Muscle Spasms

The best treatment for muscle spasms is to prevent them before they happen. By stretching and improving blood flow to your muscles, you can reduce your chances of getting muscle spasms. However, what should you do once you already have a muscle spasm on your hands?

The best treatment is to try massaging the area. This will increase the blood flow in the area and deliver more oxygen to your muscles. Once your muscles have the oxygen they need, they will begin to relax and stop contracting.

If massaging the area doesn’t help, try applying a cold or hot pack to soothe the muscles and reduce the pain. You could also try taking over-the-counter painkillers to soothe the pain as well.

However, what if your spasms are caused by back problems as discussed previously? Since these spasms are usually different than muscle spasms caused by exercise, the treatments are different as well. In the case of severe back spasms, it might be beneficial to try physical therapy.

Physical therapists can help in many different ways to help treat pain in your body. They can help by showing you ways to stretch and move your body to keep yourself limber and to reduce discomfort. They can be especially helpful if you are not very mobile due to a medical condition.

They prioritize movement of the body since movement is very important for keeping the blood flowing and keeping the body healthy overall. A physical therapist might also be able to find the root of your back pain and help to reduce the frequency or intensity of your pain.

Physical Therapy for Back Pain and Muscle Spasms

By the end of this article, you should see how muscle spasms can happen and how they can connect with back pain. You should also see how physical therapy might be a great idea for those who suffer from back spasms.

If you think physical therapy sounds like a good idea for you, contact us to book a free evaluation.

Have you been recently injured and are looking forward to starting the recovery process? Physical therapy is ideal for relieving you of your joint and back pain.

The market size for Physical therapists in the US will be $38.3 billion in 2021, highlighting their service demand. People seek physical therapy services as they look to regain their functionality. Going for physical therapy is your best bet to a complete recovery after an injury.

Injuries can befall anyone, and you need the right medical attention to heal. Physiotherapy is mainly recommended due to its numerous benefits. You’ll thus need to find the best physical therapists to prevent the injury from turning into a bigger issue.

If you’re still unsure about the need for physical therapy, this article is for you. Continue reading to learn why physical therapy is beneficial.

1. Participate in Recovery

Are you worried that your injury recovery process is taking longer than expected? You could try your luck by waiting for it to heal independently or go for a faster recovery with physical therapy.

Physical therapists understand specific injuries and their respective risks. They’ll thus formulate a recovery plan suitable to hasten your recovery process. Besides faster recovery, you reduce the chances for recurrent injuries with physiotherapy.

2. Avoid Surgery

I bet you hate surgeries, so you’ll be thrilled to know you can heal without going under the knife. Physical therapy is non-invasive, so it is a great way to treat your sports injury.

There’s a lot that can go bad in surgery, not to mention the longer period needed to recuperate. It’s advisable to avoid surgery where possible and physical therapy can assist with that.

Physiotherapists offer hands-on care that helps you recover from your injury. As far as they can eliminate your problems, no surgery is needed. You’ll thus come back stronger and enjoy an improved quality of life with things going back to normal.

3. Manage Back Pain

Are you in pain from your injury? If yes, pain relief is one of the benefits of physical therapy.

Therapy treatment programs involve joint and soft tissue stimulation. Therapists utilize tapping, electrical, and ultrasound equipment to restore muscle and joint function. Regardless of how serious your injury is, you’ll experience lesser pain.

By finding a reputable physiotherapy clinic, you’ll manage the pain better. You thus end up eliminating pain and preventing the injury from returning.

4. Improve Mobility

You’ll likely experience mobility issues with age since it’s common for the muscles to weaken. Injuries can weaken these muscles meaning you’ll have trouble with your mobility. Fortunately, physical therapy helps to strengthen the muscle tissues thus improving your movement.

Orthopedic rehabilitation involves stretching and core strengthening exercises during injury recovery. They recommend crutches or other devices until your ligaments are firm in extensive cases. On completing treatment, you’ll regain your ability to move, which is invaluable.

5. Manage Chronic Conditions

People with chronic conditions face a greater risk of illnesses like a heart attacks. Physical therapy helps with rehabilitation and management of chronic conditions.

It’s common to feel sorry for yourself when you have a heart condition. However, physiotherapy can help you get back on your feet and revert to normal functioning. Physiotherapists also help manage any pulmonary problems if you struggle with respiratory issues.

6. Get the Right Amount of Physical Activity

After an injury, you might feel compelled to stay at home with no exercise whatsoever. A sedentary life affects your quality of life, but exercising is difficult in your condition. Physical therapy helps you in getting the recommended amount of physical activity.

The barriers to physical activity after an injury affects your fitness and well-being. The physical therapist helps you overcome it by managing your activity needs. In retrospect, they prevent other health problems like obesity and depression.

7. Reduce Dependence on Drugs

You think that you need opioids for your pain, right? Well, you don’t need them to manage your pain if you’re undergoing physical therapy.

Most patients often experience prolonged pain which can be pretty uncomfortable. Opioids might seem like a good idea, but their use comes with a backlog of problems. Physiotherapy is the ideal solution to get rid of the pain holistically.

Drug dependence is a huge problem for patients, even after they recover from injury. Once you start physiotherapy, your need for opioids reduces significantly. You thus don’t have to deal with the effects that pain-relieving medicines leave you with.

8. Avoid Falls by Improving Balance

Do you experience a constant imbalance when you try to walk? The risk of falling is higher for recovering patients, so you need balance training.

On visiting a physiotherapy center, the experts conduct a fall risk assessment. After that, therapists institute exercises to improve your balance and coordination.

Physical therapists perform special maneuvers to restore proper functioning to your vestibular system. The effect is the remedying of any issues you have with your balance.

9. Manage Age-Related Joint Pain Problems

Conditions like arthritis are common in old age, with some seniors needing joint replacements. Post-traumatic arthritis is better handled in physiotherapy to help with recovery.

Physical therapists help patients heal by treating arthritic symptoms. Your joint replacement doesn’t have to be a problem anymore, even in your old age.

10. Managing Health-Related Issues for Women

Women have specific issues that relate to their maternal and post-partum treatment. Physical therapists help women by managing their health-related issues through treatment.

Physiotherapists offer postpartum care to women by handling issues like pelvic pain. Such advanced services help women regain their well-being and recover better after delivery.

You Now Know the Benefits of Physical Therapy

Physical therapists help you improve your quality of life by aiding with back pain recovery. Their hands-on approach helps you manage joint pain to regain your original functionality. Head on to a physiotherapy clinic for a personalized recovery process.

Wondering which physiotherapy center is best for you? Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital got you covered.

We offer comprehensive physical therapy services to ensure the best possible recovery. Our dedicated staff will help formulate a personalized plan of care for you.

Contact us today for an orthopedic consultation.

Our state-of-the-art facility in Ajman is the largest and most advanced Physiotherapy and rehabilitation hospital in the UAE, proudly offering a supportive and positive environment to develop an individualized continuum of care, with a level of service that is unmatched across the country. At over 60,000 square feet, our high-tech outpatient facility is filled with an incredible team of medical professionals, who specialize in providing pain management and rehabilitation services to our patients. We also offer some of the most advanced technology, including robotic assessments, cryotherapy, and a wide range of specialized facilities.

Our rehabilitation team works directly with physicians and specialists to aid in the direction of your individualized therapy treatments to maximize your physical improvement. Our team at Thumbay Rehab takes a holistic approach to rehabilitation, which means that finding the right way to lead you to recovery can only be accomplished by considering all aspects of everyday life.

Services Provided

Neurological Rehabilitation

Neurological impediments affect patients that have suffered from the effects of stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s, and neurodegenerative diseases. Treatments for these types of injuries include:

• Physical Rehabilitation
• Cognitive Training
• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Orthopedic issues may include prevention or correction of fractures, deformities, disorders, injuries, and diseases of the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and related issues. Orthopedic treatment may include:

• Injury Prevention / Rehabilitation
• Limb function training
• Core and Balance Assessment
• Fall prevention
• Post Surgery Rehabilitation

Speech Therapy

Speech issues may be genetic, due to development, or the result of an accident. Treatment for issues with speech and hearing is provided at Thumbay Medical. We can address articulation disorders (pronunciation, fluency, clarity of speech), auditory processing disorders, voice disorders (problems with the pitch, volume, or quality of the voice)

Sports Medicine

Our Sports Medicine department is specially-designed to diagnose, treat, and manage sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. Whether you’re a national/international level sportsperson and athlete, a team requiring care and maintenance, or just an avid athlete, Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital are designed to serve you.

At Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital, we provide our signature services at our all-inclusive campus. With licensed and certified staff on-call 24/7, we can recreate the comfort of being at home combined with the safety and support of around-the-clock medical attention. Our doctors, nurses, and medical professionals work well together, creating a close-knit team that can provide compassionate care to all of those we provide our services to. If you have any questions about us, our facilities, or the services we provide, For More info on our Services Contact Us .

It’s not only for elite athletes and those who have been in serious accidents. Physical therapy can benefit anyone who’s sustained an injury. And injuries can befall just about anyone.

If you’re experiencing prolonged pain, issues with flexibility, or limitations with your mobility, then you too could benefit from physical therapy. This guide will take you through the ins and outs of physical therapy, how it works, and how it can help you.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about physical therapy and whether it’s something that could be beneficial for your health.

What Is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy (also known as physiotherapy) is a specialized type of medical treatment. It focuses on moving the body in various ways to heal it. It can be used to lessen pain, increase flexibility, and heal injuries.

Physical therapists are qualified professionals and experts in movement. They improve the quality of their patient’s life with prescribed exercises, hands-on care, and educational support.

Who Can Benefit from Physical Therapy?

There tends to be a misconception that the only people who attend physical therapy are elderly people or those who have suffered serious injuries following accidents. However, this is not the case.

There are many different things we do in life every day that can strain or injure our bodies, from texting too much to the way we sleep to not getting enough exercise. Even things as small as these can harm our bodies and, if this harm is not addressed, it can turn into a much bigger issue down the line.

If you have issues with flexibility, have suffered a minor or major injury, are suffering from arthritis, have respiratory issues, or have issues with your balance, then you could benefit from seeing a physical therapist.

How Can Physical Therapy Help?

Physical therapy helps many people to gain a full range of motion again after events such as strokes, car crashes, or sports injuries.  It is also instrumental as a pain management tool. Many people choose to partake in physical therapy as an alternative to going under the knife.

In older people, it can help to improve balance and mobility, help them to stay active, and strengthen muscles that have atrophied over time. It’s an important part of staying fit and healthy as one becomes older.

If you suffer an injury, such as a muscle tear or broken bone, it is important to undergo physical therapy as part of the healing process. If a person has a traumatic injury but doesn’t complete a full course of physical therapy, they are much more likely to develop something called post-traumatic arthritis.

Visit Our Physiotherapy Clinic and Rehabilitation Center Today

If your body in its current state is holding you back in any way, you should look into physical therapy as a treatment option. Improve your overall quality of life without going under the knife. Book an appointment to see one of our specialists today.