What is Physical Therapy?
CATEGORY: Physical Therapy
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Physical therapy (PT) is a component of rehabilitation to build strength, mobility and fitness. PT may be used short term after an injury or long term following traumatic injury or serious illness such as a stroke to regain as much independence and functioning as possible.
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How do members experience Physical Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis | 1,759 | 165 | |
| Traumatic brain injury | 1,658 | 68 | |
| Degenerative disc disease | 1,653 | 156 | |
| Myofascial pain syndrome | 433 | 38 | |
| Scoliosis | 431 | 29 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 94 | |
| Fatigue | 36 | |
| Muscle soreness | 33 | |
| Muscle aches | 19 | |
| Back pain | 16 | |
| Muscle pain | 16 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 72 | |
| Moderate | 151 | |
| Mild | 204 | |
| None | 637 |
Member evaluations
jaws-als
evaluated on Jan 10, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Ladypisces26
evaluated on Jan 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for degenerative disc disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Ladywolf319
evaluated on Dec 27, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for pain in knee(s): Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
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