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Trusting Your Physical Therapist

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

When we suffer an injury of tremendous proportions, the road to recovery can be a long, painful and terrifying journey. Sometimes our injuries are so great that we need the help of a physical therapist to get us through it. However learning to trust the physical therapist can be a difficult lesson for many people to learn and we don’t always want to do what we are told – especially if it could cause us some sort of harm.

Why do you think that is? A physical therapist is credentialed. You trust lots of things you don’t fully understand because of the credentials. You may not know every intricacy of a home security San Diego system, but you still trust it to monitor your home. You don’t know everything about a car’s safety systems but you still trust driving in one. How can trusting a physical therapist be so hard? It’s simple, really. When you suffer a traumatic injury that puts you in traction for months, you are taken down a peg. You no longer have the power or independence that you once commanded and you are vulnerable. Having to lean on a physical therapist just reminds you of that. However, if you can learn to swallow your pride and trust the therapist, you could have it all back – the independence and the power.

Regaining Mobility After a Hand Injury

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

There are so many different ways that you will be able to regain your mobility after a hand injury. First off, it just depends on the severity of the hand injury to begin with. There are many types of severity that it may range under. Your doctors will be able to talk with you and help you with your hand injury so that you do not end up in more pain then you may have already been in. You may end up needing some form of physical therapy so that you can heal quicker and be able to use your hand again. There are many different ways that people can injure their hand, and it may or may not have to require surgery. There are people that need to have surgery and therapy, and there may be people that do not need it. It is not going to be easy in the beginning, and you may feel that you end up being presented with a big challenge. You can regain your mobility if you really stay determined and do not give up. You should always remember to start off slowly, and do not put too much on yourself at once.

How to Prevent Weight Gain During Recovery

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

There are many ways that you can actually prevent weight gan during recovery. You just need to make sure that you are doing everything possible as far as eating right and even exercising. This will all defeat the entire purpose if you do not follow instructions from your doctor. You will be able to get everything that you need out of the recovery and have a very successful one at that. You just need to make sure that you have everything that you need for your recovery process. It is always easier to gain your weight back then it is to maintain it. You can keep following a very strict diet plan or whatever you need to do. Your doctors can give you a list of things that will help you out after recovery that you just need to make sure that you follow entirely. If you believe you are having issues with something, then that is something that you need to talk to your doctor about. Recovery is not a very easy process, and you will need to keep that in mind as you try to maintain your weight. More people end up gaining it back after wards again.

Getting Your Strength Back After a Long Hospital Stay

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

There are different ways that you will be able to gain your strength back after a long hospital stay. There are so many different ways but you are going to need to make sure that you talk with your doctors so that they can come up with some sort of plan for you. They may have you doing things in the hospital while you are there to gain your strength back. Whatever the case may be, they will be able to help you out one way or the other. You can also do many things while you are there are your own to try and get your strength back. When you go home everything will then be a lot easier for you, and you will be able to return to normal activities quicker than you may have thought. You just need to remember to take it easy. It all just depends on the type of injury or illness you may have been suffering from and trying to recover from. You need to remember to start off with small steps until you can work your way back up again. You shouldn’t put too much on yourself at the beginning at all.

Holistic Pain Management for Broken Bones

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Did you recently obtain an injury? Are you looking for various treatment options without having to go through the doctor to receive pain medications? Have you ever considered holistic pain management for broken bones? This can truly be a great option for you to save time and money, not to mention get you back on the road to a speedy recovery.

If you want more of a traditional method of healing then holistic healing may be the most beneficial for you in the long run. This type of healing offers you a more non-traditional approach to recovery because it does not focus on pain killers or anything of that nature.

It is more focused on using your mind and addressing the root of the problem and not just the symptoms. There are some healers that will be able to recommend changes in your diet to help you on your road to recovery. The use of supplements has also been incorporated as a way to enhance the healing process.

Physical therapy may also be needed depending on how severe your injuries are and what frame of mind you are able to get into. The more you focus on freeing your mind and letting go the easier the recovery process will be .

What to Expect After Knee Surgery

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

When preparing yourself for knee surgery, its a good idea to fully understand the type of procedure that you will be undergoing. The three basic forms of knee surgery are arthroscopy, arthroplasty and full knee replacement surgery. Each type of surgery will have different recovery times and post-operation requirements.

Post-Operative Pain Management

As far as personal comfort goes, pain management after your surgery is the first concern. For in-patient surgeries, it is common to be given heavy anesthetics for the first two days following the operation. These may be administered either through an implanted epidural or a patient-controlled fusion pump. From the third day, after the epidural is removed (if one was used), your doctor will prescribe a narcotic such as Percocet to relieve the pain for the remaining duration of recovery. Remember, it is not a sign of weakness to choose to take pain medication if it is needed. Major surgery can cause a great deal of pain during the initial stages of rehabilitation.

Rehab and Physical Therapy

It is best to begin working with a physical therapist as soon after surgery as possible. Given the uniqueness of each individual’s circumstances, it is advisable to consult with your doctor for an accurate understanding of what will be most beneficial for you. Physical therapy can begin as early as the day after surgery, with very gentle once a day exercises. After several days, rehab therapy can increase to twice a day for as long as an hour each session. Physical therapy plays a crucial role in helping your knee to regain its full strength and flexibility.

Take Your Time

Recovery from knee surgery can seem like a slow process. It is important that you take your time and not try to rush your healing by doing too much too quickly. Depending upon the type of surgery, it may be anywhere from two or three weeks to a year before your knee is fully recovered. Go slow, be gentle, keep it elevated as much as possible and use ice whenever needed. Crutches or a cane may be helpful for a time. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from family or friends until you are comfortably mobile.