What kinds of physical therapy are in Brewer, ME?

People choose to visit physical therapists for help with all kinds of injuries and conditions. That’s because physical therapists are licensed healthcare professionals who specialize in treating conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles and connective tissue in your body. When one of these parts of your body is in pain, living your daily life becomes more challenging. 

The physical therapists at Back in Motion Physical Therapy have years of training, education and experience in treating a variety of conditions. All of our treatments are personalized to the needs of each individual patient. If you’re interested in physical therapy for treating or preventing an injury or physical condition, check out the four major types of physical therapy below.

Four main kinds of physical therapy

1. Orthopedic — Orthopedic physical therapy is the most common type of physical therapy that is used for treating many conditions and injuries. Its treatments usually emphasize stretches and exercises but can include many more techniques and technologies, such as hands-on therapy, hot and cold therapy, ultrasound and more.
   
2. Vestibular — Vestibular physical helps restore balance and coordination in people who suffer from conditions that cause imbalance and dizziness, like vertigo.

1. Sports injuries — Physical therapy has many benefits for athletes. It can help them overcome injuries faster and with less pain. And, it can help athletes train to prevent further injuries and improve their performance.
   
2. Occupational — Occupational physical therapy helps people who’ve been injured at work overcome an injury. This includes exercises and stretches to help improve recovery speed and reduce pain. 

The field of physical therapy is constantly growing, so be on the lookout for advancements in the specialties that may benefit you.

Contact Back in Motion Physical Therapy in Brewer, ME for physical therapy treatments

Are you suffering from chronic pain or an injury? Would you like help preventing an injury? Would you like assistance in improving your physical performance? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please contact us today to learn about physical therapy and what it can do for you.

Our Brewer location:

797 Wilson St.

Brewer, Maine 04412

Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.