Physical Therapy Clinic in Hattiesburg, MS

Physical therapy is a treatment process that is used to help those who have pain that may limit mobility, those who have undergone surgery on body parts that have limited movement from the process, and those who have experienced traumatic injuries. Some examples of injuries or surgeries that will benefit from physical therapy are those who have had knee or hip surgeries, those who have recently had a cast removed from an arm or leg that have signs of muscle atrophy (shrinking of the muscle from lack of use) or those who have suffered sports sprains or strains that are experiencing mobility concerns from the injury. Physical therapy can also be used before surgery, as it has been shown that those who do pre-hab before surgery have faster recovery while doing rehabilitation physical therapy after surgery.
 
Physical therapy is done by a licensed physical therapist who has gone to school to specialize in the mobility of the body. Most commonly, physical therapy involves the manipulation of the affected area through stretching or exercises to slowly increase the movement and range of movement. Physical therapists may also utilize other methods of treatment during your appointment, such as cupping, electric stimulation, light therapy, and heat or cold therapies. These decisions will also be based on what you are receiving treatment for, the area of treatment, and the age of the injury.

Physical therapy is used to treat many injuries that have resulted in limited mobility, pre-surgery injuries, chronic pain management, sprains or strains, muscle atrophy from having a cast, muscle atrophy from autografting, COPD, cystic fibrosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, tennis elbow, runners knee, multiple sclerosis, strokes, TMJ, carpal tunnel and much more. Since there are a broad range of things that can be treated, it is worth discussing with your primary care physician if you can benefit from physical therapy. You can also reach out directly to a physical therapist and they may book a consultation with you to go over your main concern, they may also do a physical exam to determine if you will benefit from physical therapy and the best route of treatment if they feel that it will help your situation.

There are a lot of benefits to physical therapy, and with its ability to improve your quality of life and the broad range of conditions it can help manage, you can experience all or many of these benefits.
 
• Improved mobility
• Management of pain or discomfort
• Strengthening muscles
• Avoiding the need for surgery
• Recovery from a stroke or brain injury
• Aiding those who have paralysis from an injury
• Recovery from surgery or injury
 
Those who undergo physical therapy may experience benefits not listed here, as every injury is unique to the person and so is the physical therapy you will undergo.

Costs associated with physical therapy will vary based on the complexity of the injury, what treatment methods will be used, and the setting of the therapy. In the United States, most patients will pay between $75 to $120 per session, with the initial consultation potentially costing slightly more than all subsequent appointments. If you choose to do an in-home physical therapy route, you can expect to pay up to almost double what you would for an in-clinic appointment. For those who have insurance coverage, you may need to get a referral from your primary care physician to see a physical therapist since most insurance will only cover it when it is medically necessary. Insurance will greatly reduce your overall costs, but with the benefits of physical therapy, it is easy to understand why, even if you are paying out of pocket, it is going to be money that is not only well spent but is going to help improve your quality of life for the rest of your life.
 
Physical therapy is a medical procedure that focuses on recovering functional movement such as standing, walking, and moving different body parts. Physical therapy is available at Southern Care Anesthetics. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 4 Willow Point Ste 1B Hattiesburg, MS 39402. We serve patients from Hattiesburg MS, Petal MS, Barrontown MS, Oak Grove MS, West Hattiesburg MS, and surrounding areas.