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The Difference between Rolfing Structural Integration and Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy focuses on the muscles. Rolfing Structural Integration concentrates on the connective tissue (fascia), the protective layer of the muscles. The goal of Structural Integration is for the body to return to its anatomically ideal position. Realigning and balancing the body can have great benefits and often helps people recover and heal from injuries, minimizes stress and pain, improves balance, increases flexibility, and improves overall wellness. Call Active Rehab Center; Madison Heights at 248-399-1060 or Shelby Township at 586-803-0303 to set up a consultation and learn more how Rolfing can help you.
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The Great Benefits of Physical Therapy
A physical therapist is a health care professional trained in the function and movement of the human body. The primary aim is to treat each individual patient to improve and regain their normal body function and mobility and reduce and relieve pain. Physical Therapy often eliminates reliance on prescription drugs, the need for surgery and allows patients to manage with a disability.
A physical therapist examines, evaluates, treats and creates an effective recovery plan designed for each patient’s specific, unique needs.
Physical Therapy Benefits
- Improve Mobility & Motion
- Avoid Surgery & Prescription Drugs
- Shorten Recovery Time after Injury, Disease, Surgery or Medical Condition
- Relieve Pain
- Improve Flexibility, Balance & Movement
- Build Strength
- Promote Healing
- Prevent Future Injury & Disability
- Enhance Overall Fitness & Performance
- Effectively Aid through Education to Obtain Patient Mobility Goals
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If you are in pain or have lost range of motion, don’t just dream about your past. Active Rehab’s skilled, trained and licensed physical therapists can help you regain your normal body function.
Hip/Knee Replacement Physical Therapy
It is important directly after your hip or knee replacement surgery to begin regular exercises to restore strength and to gain a normal range of motion for your hip or knee. For a faster more successful recovery, it is essential to seek proper out-patient physical therapy so that you will be able to resume everyday activities, enjoy overall health and fitness, and experience the benefits of your replacement procedure. Your physical therapist together with your orthopedic surgeon will create a therapy treatment plan and recommend exercises to begin immediately after surgery to achieve the highest benefit from your hip or knee replacement.
Benefits of Hip/Knee Replacement Physical Therapy
- Increases circulation to your legs and feet to prevent blood clots
- Strengthens muscles to improve movement
- Achieves normal range of motion
- Speeds recovery
- Reduces postoperative pain
