Physical Therapy Patient Education
At your first appointment, your Physical Therapist will perform a thorough evaluation and develop a personalized rehabilitation treatment program with you that may include Patient Education.
What is Patient Education?
Patient education includes providing information about your condition and treatment options and identifying and modifying any factors or activities causing your pain. Instructing you in home pain/swelling management and a home exercise program will help you maintain gains in motion and strength.
Benefits of Patient Education:
- Improved understanding of medical condition and impairments
- Better patient understanding of how to manage self-care
- Increased adherence and compliance with recommended treatment plan
- Patients more likely to have fewer complications
- Patients provided the information they need for informed consent
What Is the First Step?
Start By Scheduling an Evaluation Appointment.
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Clinical research shows that the sooner you get started with active rehabilitation, the less likely you will need unnecessary tests, medications, or surgery.
At your evaluation appointment, you will meet with a physical therapist who will perform a thorough evaluation that includes:
- A review of your health history and your specific symptoms.
- A thorough examination that includes assessing the quality and quantity of your movements, and any factors that might put you at risk for delayed recovery or might indicate a serious health problem.
- Assessment of how you use your body at work, at home, during sports, and at leisure.
- Determination of the diagnosis and impairments that are causing your pain and establishment of a treatment plan of care.
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What Our Clients Say
I recently underwent four months of rehabilitation following shoulder surgery. I have nothing but the highest praise for the positive and friendly team at Southeastern Physical Therapy. Setting up appointments to fit into my schedule was quick and easy with Matt at the front desk. Jason supervised my exercises at times and always applied the cold/heat wraps with electrical stimulation at the end of each session. However, the best part of the rehab experience was the knowledge demonstrated by lead therapist Shaughnesy. She always knew what degree of flexibility I should have, what exercises I should be doing, and with how much weight or resistance (using bands) according to the number of days following my surgery. She also knew which exercises would give me the most discomfort (she was always right) which proved to me she knew her stuff. Each rehab session was pre-planned and nothing was done that wasn’t specifically designed to advance the healing process. Everything was based on her personal experience with previous patients and on well documented medical studies on my specific injury. Even though at times I reached a point where I didn’t feel like I was progressing, it was comforting to hear Shaughnesy say that according to the medical data, I was right where I should be. I would highly recommend Southern Physical Therapy for any rehabilitation you may need. Awesome Staff. I would highly recommend!