Physical Therapy

What is physical therapy?

Physical therapy can address issues that arise from musculoskeletal injuries and diseases affecting your functional mobility.

At Northeast Ohio Spine Center, Dr. Grubb evaluates your injury or health condition to select various techniques and movements that could improve your healthcare outcome in some way. 

Physical therapy exercises aim to improve your:

• Strength
• Mobility
• Range of motion
• Flexibility
• Balance
• Function
  

Dr. Grubb uses a variety of approaches in your physical therapy care plan. First, he evaluates your injury and the ways in which it limits your functioning. Then, he selects exercises and treatments that can improve your functioning and reduce pain in the long term. 

By completing your recommended physical therapy care plan, you can minimize your chances of getting other injuries and avoid surgery to treat your current complications. 

When should I consider physical therapy?

Physical therapy is a valuable part of treatment for numerous health conditions and injuries that impact your ability to function physically in some way. 

Dr. Grubb performs a full evaluation, including a physical exam, simple physical tests, and possible imaging tests, to view the damage.

They might recommend physical therapy as part of treatment for:

• Bone fractures
• Tendon tears and tendinitis
• Muscle strains and tears
• Dislocations
• Arthritis
• Spinal cord injuries
• Stroke
• Amputations
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
  

If your injury or condition affects your ability to move in any way, physical therapy can help you make major improvements in your strength and mobility. It can also minimize your chances of getting other injuries as you recover. 

What should I expect during a physical therapy visit?

All physical therapy visits with Dr. Grubb are medically supervised and involve a personalized care plan. Your physical therapy might involve more than one approach to improve your healing and restore as much function as possible. 

A few possible components are:

• Controlled exercises
• Heat
• Ice
• Ultrasound stimulation
• Electrical stimulation
• Manual manipulation
  

Dr. Grubb also educates you thoroughly about what to expect throughout treatment.

How long will I need physical therapy?

The amount of time you spend in physical therapy depends on your reason for getting it and the type of injury or condition you’re treating. Dr. Grubb can tell you the approximate number of weeks you’ll need to attend after your initial exam. 

If an injury or health condition compromises your mobility or function, call Northeast Ohio Spine Center for a physical therapy consultation or book online today.