There has been a lot of "talk" lately that, I believe, misinforms the public.  Today's "lecture" is going to address the issue.  Here's the deal!  Physical therapists (PTs) are highly trained in the evaluation and care of the human muscles, ligaments, nerves, bones and joints.  This training is the major focus of the formal education PTs receive in their medical colleges and universities.  Upon graduation from these programs . . . with recent grads earning masters', or doctoral degrees . . . PTs continue developing their expertise via mandatory continuing education, with many earning board certification in particular areas of practice.

PTs are trained extensively in human anatomy and how to identify normal and abnormal resting positions of muscles, bones and joints.  They are also trained in human biomechanics and how to identify normal and abnormal movements.  A car/truck mechanic knows which moving parts should move in sync with one another, how far they should move, the timing etc.  They know what will wear out or cause the machine to malfunction if those abnormalities are allowed to continue.  The physical therapist reasons along those same lines, only our "machine" is the human body.

PTs are highly trained and licensed (contrary to recent rumors) to put the human body "machine" back into proper working order and to direct a plan of care to keep the "machine" working at optimum performance.  Whether it is the foot, knee, spine, shoulder, etc. . . and whether your "machine" is fresh off the production line or approaching "classic" status, the PT is the one to see!  At Alliance Physical Therapy, our goal is to get your "machine" running in top condition.  Give us a call!!

Yours in health,

Karen