4 Ways Physical Therapists Manages Pain in New Jersey
Many Physical Therapists use various techniques to reduce or manage pain. These techniques include cold compression, ultrasound, light, sound, and massage. These different techniques have varying degrees of success. If a Physical Therapy patient does not respond to cold compression, for example, she may be referred to an orthopedic surgeon, an audiologist, or a neurologist, all of whom may use different techniques to treat the same pain. Each Physical Therapy treatment will be different depending upon the needs of the patient and the progress of the patient's condition. The goal of a Physical Therapy treatment is always to improve the condition and function of the patient. One way that physical therapists effectively manage pain is by conducting a pain assessment before every physical therapy session. During an assessment, a physical therapist will ask questions about the patient's current symptoms as well as any previous injuries or illnesses. Based on the answers to these que...