Starlight Care’s highly trained Physical Therapist will help with the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods, such as massage and heat treatment rather than by drugs or surgery. They will work with you or your patient for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability. Our Physical Therapist utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (such as massage and electrotherapy), assistive devices, and patient education and training to make sure you or your patient meets their needs.

What is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention, and health promotion. Physical therapy is provided as a primary care treatment or alongside, or in conjunction with, other medical services.

How do I know if Physical Therapy is for me?

Many do wonder if they need physical therapy or if physical therapy can help with their ailment. However, most people can benefit from physical therapy. Be it from a simple ankle sprain to a complex neurological disorder. Starlight Care Physical Therapists will come to your home, where they will focus on relieving pain, promote healing, restoring function as well as movement, and facilitation and adaptation associated with the injury. All in the comfort of your own home.

Does my patient qualify for Physical Therapy?

Any of your patients can benefit from Physical Therapy for general health and wellbeing. But there are some signs to determine if your patient qualifies or needs physical therapy. These would be:

1. Difficulty standing from a chair
2. Walking slowly, shuffling, or difficulty turning
3. Shortness of breath
4. A patient has a history of falls or fear of falling

Overall physical therapy can help your patients return to an optimal level of health with skilled exercise prescription, and provide them with the freedom to return to do what they love.