Physical Therapy Patient Education in Franklin, MA
At your first appointment, your Physical Therapist will perform a thorough evaluation and develop a personalized rehabilitation treatment program with you that may include Patient Education.
What is Patient Education?
Patient education includes providing information about your condition and treatment options and identifying and modifying any factors or activities causing your pain. Instructing you in home pain/swelling management and a home exercise program will help you maintain gains in motion and strength.
Benefits of Patient Education:
- Improved understanding of medical condition and impairments
- Better patient understanding of how to manage self-care
- Increased adherence and compliance with recommended treatment plan
- Patients more likely to have fewer complications
- Patients provided the information they need for informed consent
What Is the First Step?
Start By Scheduling an Evaluation Appointment.
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At your evaluation appointment, you will meet with a physical therapist who will perform a thorough evaluation that includes:
- A review of your health history and your specific symptoms.
- A thorough examination that includes assessing the quality and quantity of your movements, and any factors that might put you at risk for delayed recovery or might indicate a serious health problem.
- Assessment of how you use your body at work, at home, during sports, and at leisure.
- Determination of the diagnosis and impairments that are causing your pain and establishment of a treatment plan of care.
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The staff that greets you and does the scheduling is friendly, courteous, and helpful. The therapists that work with you setting up your initial consult to form a defined therapy program to its implementation during your visits are extremely knowledgeable, professional ,and personable. The supporting staff and aids were equally knowledgeable, professional, and personable. I felt very comfortable from my first consultation and throughout my visits. I knew I was in competent hands. All of my questions were answered and concerns were addressed. I would highly recommend Professional Physical Therapy to anyone looking for a great experience for any physical therapy needs. The therapists at Professional Physical Therapy are wonderful, caring providers. I have been a patient for a few different injuries over the years and they have helped to restore my health to be pain-free. I cannot recommend a better practice.