HD Physical Therapy celebrates National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, September 15-21.
The week is designed to promote the value of rehabilitation; highlight the capabilities of people with disabilities; to salute the professionals who provide service to people with disabilities; and to renew our nation's commitment to fulfill the unmet needs of people with disabilities.
Disability is the consequence of an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental, or some combination of these. Some estimates suggest that 10% of the world's population has some form of disability. According to 2005 US Census Bureau statistics, 54 million (18.7%) people in the United States have some level of disability. That number will grow significantly over the next 20 years as the baby-boom generation enters late life, when the risk of disability is greatest. The field of physical therapy is central to ensuring an optimal future for people with disability across the globe.
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Most people share the desire to be as functional, independent and pain free as possible. Physical therapists are a highly effective alternative to prescription medication and surgery for many conditions. Physical therapists are highly trained and licensed health care professionals who diagnose and manage individuals of all ages, from newborns to elders, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Physical therapists examine each individual and develop a plan of care using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent, or work to improve, disability. Physical therapists also work with individuals to prevent injury and the loss of mobility by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.
If you are still unsure about what physical therapy can do for you, stop in to see HD Physical Therapy anytime. We always offer free health screenings and clinic tours, and we are always available to answer any questions that you may have.
