Opening Statement:
I have gone through many sessions of physical therapy for my back over the past few years, and at times it is grueling and sometimes painful for a day or two after. There is nothing more to say except “Perfect Attendance” is needed to achieve your healing from your physical therapy sessions. If your doctor prescribes physical therapy for injury, illness, or even the physical changes that occur by simply aging, it is important to consistently attend your appointments. There may be days when you’re tired, it’s inconvenient, you’re busy, or progress is slow and you want to skip your appointment, but don’t.
Five Reasons to Make the Effort and Not Skip Appointments as Noted by Professional Physical Therapists:
1. You Can Delay Your Healing
Each appointment is the key to improving your strength and agility, and skipping appointments will delay recovery. Whether you are going to physical therapy to heal injuries or to rehabilitate cardiac or neurological conditions, you cannot achieve the benefits without working with your physical therapist. Skipped appointments will ultimately postpone or deny the results and goals you want to achieve.
2. The Pain May Not Go Away on Its Own
Physical therapy can help to improve alignment and range of motion for various joints, this can help decrease pain, as well as improve your overall movement ability for daily tasks.
3. You May Put Yourself at Risk for Future Injury
Physical therapy can help you develop strength and learn proper body mechanics that are key to preventing future injuries.
4. It Can Be Costly
If your condition worsens because you missed therapy, you may end up needing an extended length of stay or additional medical procedures. As a result, there may be increased utilization of insurance benefits and additional out-of-pocket costs.
5. You Miss Out on Being Supported in Your Recovery
Your physical therapist works with you and your medical team to ensure that you get the best care possible. Going to physical therapy allows you to be actively involved in setting your goals and developing an exercise program. In addition, your physical therapist can provide you with community resources to address your concerns. At times, practical considerations can make it difficult to attend your appointments. If you have issues with transportation, preferences for the time of day you come in or other factors that are problems for you, discuss them with your physical therapist, who can work with you on scheduling or refer you to professionals who can help with other issues.
Closing Statement:
It is a fact that consistently receiving physical therapy is the key to getting your best results. Also doing the prescribed techniques at home is extremely important as well. You should just stay with it and in time you will start feeling much better and the feeling of an improved quality of life!
Source of Information: Various Google Searches and Personal Experience
Until Next Week, Stay Safe and Well!
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