Who are Physical Therapists ?
What can a physical therapist do to help me? 
Physical therapy as a profession involves a comprehensive evaluation to determine the source of pain or dysfunction. 

Physical Therapists are in a unique position to understand the potential causes of pain and dysfunction, through administering treatment and being able to immediately re-assess progress and/or treatment response.
      * Treatment is administered through appropriate soft tissue massage, joint mobilization, and neural mobilization techniques.
      * Modalities are used as needed to enhance recovery.
      * Custom designed exercise programs are created for each interval person and condition.
      * Education and instruction for  posture, activities of daily living, joint protection, and injury management. 

     Physical Therapy is a  profession working closely with others in the medical community, coordinating care with physicians: 
      * We are experts in the study of movement and understanding of how compensation for injury can effect the body as a whole.
          * We are educators and teach self-management through exercise and modification of, as well as promote understanding of posture, movement patterns, joint protection techniques and proper body mechanics for activities of daily living.
     * We are experts in exercise instruction, including stretching, weight lifting and sport specific activities.