Wichita’s Outpatient
Physical Therapy
Leader.

FAQs

• Physical therapists are experts in movement and function.
• Physical therapists help people prevent injuries or recover from injuries.
• Physical therapist work with a wide range of patients, including athletes, children, and older adults.
• Physical therapists often use manual therapy techniques to help their patients improve their movement and function.
• Physical therapists typically have a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. Still, some also have a master’s degree or doctorate. Many physical therapists are certified by the National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy (NBCPT).

• Physical therapy can help improve mobility and range of motion.
• It is an effective treatment for reducing pain and inflammation.
• PT can help improve balance and coordination.
• Physical therapy can help strengthen muscles and bones.
• It is a non-invasive treatment with no side effects

• Doctors are typically licensed to prescribe medication, while physical therapists are not.
• Physical therapists usually have a master’s degree, while doctors may have many different levels of education.
• Physical therapists’ focus is on restoring function and movement, while doctors’ focus is on diagnosing and treating illness or injury.
• Physical therapists often collaborate with other health care professionals, such as nurses and athletic trainers, whereas doctors typically work independently.
• Physical therapy treatment plans are tailored to the individual patient, while doctors’ treatments tend to be more generalized.

• Physical therapy can help improve mobility and range of motion.
• Physical therapy can help reduce pain and inflammation.
• Physical therapy can help improve strength and coordination.
• Physical therapy can help speed up healing after an injury or surgery.
• Physical therapy can help prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.

• Occupational therapy helps people to live life to the fullest.
• The therapists have a holistic approach.
• Occupational therapists use a variety of methods to help patients.
• Therapists are experts in helping people with disabilities.
• Occupational therapists work with other health professionals.
• Therapists help people to become more independent

• The patient’s age
• The severity of the injury or condition
• How long the injury or condition has been present
• Whether the patient maintains a consistent treatment program between sessions
• The type of physical therapy being performed
• The patient’s overall health

• Physical therapy can help improve mobility and range of motion.
• Physical therapy can help relieve pain.
• Physical therapy can help improve strength and muscle tone.
• Physical therapy can help improve balance and coordination.
• Physical therapy can help reduce the risk of falls and injuries.
• Physical therapy can play a role in preventing or managing chronic conditions

Physical therapists are highly trained in treating back pain and can provide a variety of treatments that may help relieve your symptoms.

• Physical therapy can help improve your range of motion and flexibility, which may help you move more quickly and without pain.
• Physical therapy can help strengthen the muscles around your spine, improving your overall posture and reducing stress on your back.
• A physical therapist can teach you exercises and stretches to do at home to relieve your back pain further.
• Physical therapy may also include massage or other hands-on therapies that can help reduce muscle tension and improve blood flow to the area.
• If you have any underlying conditions that are causing your back pain, such as arthritis or spinal stenosis, physical therapy can also help address these issues.

• Physical therapy can help improve joint range of motion and flexibility.
• Physical therapy can help improve muscle strength and tone.
• Physical therapy can help improve balance and coordination.
• Physical therapy can help reduce pain and inflammation.
• Physical therapy can help improve stability and proprioception.
• Physical therapy can help improve overall function and mobility

• Physical therapy is cheaper than chiropractic care.
• Physical therapy can be done at home.
• Physical therapy is less invasive than chiropractic care.
• Physical therapy is more likely to fix the root of the problem than chiropractic care.
• Physical therapy helps you learn how to prevent pinched nerves from happening again.
• Physical therapy offers long-term benefits that chiropractic care does not provide

• Physical therapists have a more holistic view of the body, considering all the systems and how they interact.
• Physical therapists undergo extensive training in anatomy and physiology, so they know exactly what is happening in the body and where the problems are.
• Chiropractors often focus on adjusting one or two specific areas of the spine, while physical therapists look at the whole body and use various techniques to address the problem.
• Physical therapy treatment plans are tailored specifically for each individual, considering their age, health history, current condition, etc.