September 8th is world Physical Therapy Day! The world Confederation for Physical Therapy is commemorating this day to raise awareness about the critical contribution physical therapists make towards keep people healthy, active, mobile and independent.
Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are experts in developing and maintaining people’s ability to move functionally and optimize daily activities for maximum performance. With an advances understanding of how the body moves, therapists promote healthy movement, mobility, independence and overall wellness. Physical therapists treat and prevent ailments caused by pain, injury, illness, aging, poor posture, and sedentary lifestyles.
To help patients achieve their full potential, therapists use a combination of manual techniques, stretching and strengthening exercises to improve functional movement, muscular endurance and overall physical performance whether your goal is to stand up from a siting position or run a marathon. Physical therapists focus on movement for health, fulfilling people’s performance potential and changing the lives of patients through progressive strengthening. Stay active as you age to keep your muscles strong and your joints healthy!
At Loudoun Sports Therapy Center, our clinicians can help you get back to living life pain free with a personalized plan on care tailored to your goals. Call our office at 703-450-4300 and schedule your personalized evaluation today.
