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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This is an AMAZING facility. Staff are courteous, caring, funny, and purely talented. It’s a brand new building just 2 miles out of Franklin ctr. Accessible from rte 495. The talent and obvious signs of education paired with the super support staff make them unique and stand ahead of any other. Dr. Jill and the staff are amazing. Dr. Jill and all the PT staff were very helpful and effective in treating my knee pain.
Dr. Jill was always responsive and caring in her approach. She made several effective and useful suggestions to try in my my rehab. I appreciate all the help and therapeutic support. I would strongly recommend Professional Physical therapy!
Mary