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?
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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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What Our Clients Say
They are very professional and very good my first visit I was in so much pain all day every day now after a month of pt from Tracy an Chrystal I am doing so much better I’m walking better less pain pretty sure they have magic hands thank you so much 👍🏼 Professional Physical Therapy is the absolute best!
Dr Pratt and his Legion of PTA’s (Crystal, Sue, Amber & Tracy), assisted by Julia, Anthony & Jackie are all very technologically knowledgeable and experienced in the best Physical Therapy methods to return you to good health.
Their Exercise Programs are both Professional Challenging and understanding of the Patients capabilities. Each Program is uniquely targeted to challenge you to do your best to return to good health and mobility in the shortest time possible. They do so with high energy, dedication and compassion for each Patient under their care.
I also want to recognize the entire staff and complement them on the friendly, warm and family atmosphere created. From the minute you walk in the door you are greeted with a smile by an administration staff who is very attentive to insurance coverages and scheduling. They work closely with each Patient to develop a schedule which works for you.
Thank you all at Professional Physical Therapy for your hard work in strengthening and extending my range of motion in my shoulder and current commitment to accomplishing the same with my new right hip. Together you are very a special group of in the field of professional physical therapy!
Sincerely,
Michael Kelly
