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Physical therapy treatment in Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD

There are a lot of ways to cure physical conditions such as chronic pain and many physical disorders. Many of which include complex surgery and hefty medication. But one of the simplest and highly recommended ways to cure physical conditions without going through complex surgeries or medication is physical therapy. The main motive at Physical Therapy Works in Forest Glen, Silver Spring MD, is to rehabilitate the working of muscles, bones, tendons, and joints.

What are the different ways to perform physical therapy?

In physical therapy, we focus on a lot of stretching and exercise guidelines practiced by the Physical therapists at Physical Therapy Works, Forest Glen, Silver Spring MD. We also offer many other ways of performing physical therapy which include:

Massages
Ultrasound therapy- Speed up the healing process.
Laser therapy
Warm water therapy
Electrical stimulation- Used to restore the body’s movement and functions.
Traction- Decompression therapy to reduce pressure on the spinal cord.
Cold or heat therapy to relieve muscle pain or spasm.

When to look for a physical therapist in Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD?

Here are some reasons in which you should consider consulting a physical therapist in Forest Glen, Silver Spring MD.

Physical injuries– Injuries in muscle or bones due to some accident or any other reason.
Spinal-related conditions– Arthritis, herniated disc, sciatica, kyphosis, disc degeneration, spinal stenosis, etc.
Chronic pain– Pain in various parts of the body such as the neck, back, or joints.
Pre- or post-rehab– Before or after any surgeries for rehabilitation as per doctor’s recommendations.

What are the benefits one can gain from physical therapy?

There are many medical conditions where patients suffer from tormenting pain. In such cases, patients are highly recommended by the consulting doctors to visit a physical therapist. There are many effective pain-relieving and management programs available for you. Moreover, the physical therapy treatment in Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD reduces the need for drugs to relieve pain.
Physical therapy is great for improving one’s physical mobility and strength in muscles as well as joints.
If you are suffering from any kind of injury or any trauma, then physical therapy will be a great experience for you. Physical therapy is great for quick recovery from such injuries.
Physical therapy also improves overall body balance and coordination between various muscles and joints. Improving overall body balance and coordination is very helpful to prevent slip and fall injuries.
With growing age, people come across various physical problems especial old age. A physical condition that comes from growing age is possible to cure with physical therapy. Hence, physical therapy is highly recommended for old age people with any joints or muscle issues.
One of the major benefits you can get from physical therapy is to avoid complex and painful surgeries. Moreover, it is also possible to delay such complex surgeries.
Physical therapy is highly practiced by a personal physicist of sportspersons. This is done because physical therapies are highly effective for sports injuries. In addition, due to the professional careers of a sportsperson, the consumption of medical drugs is prohibited in some minor injury cases.

Many of our physical therapists are highly qualified and trained along with the certifications. These therapists have the ability to provide customized therapeutic programs, such as Vestibular Therapy, TMJ Therapy, Manual Therapy, many others. To inquire more about the Physical Therapy treatment offered at Physical Therapy Works in Forest Glen, Silver Spring MD, call us at (301) 448-1911 “OR” Book your appointment today!

Our Health Plans

Physical therapy services are provided and billed by Physical Therapy Works. Our providers participate in most of the major health insurance plans in the Maryland metro area. The following are the health plans which we currently accept.

Medicare/Medicaid
Anthem
Veterans Choice Program (VCP)
Health Net Financial Services
CareFirst
Blue Cross Blue Shield

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