Holzer Observes Physical Therapy Month

Holzer Health System observes National Physical Therapy Month throughout October.

National Physical Therapy Month, celebrated each October, is a nationwide event that seeks to give the public firsthand knowledge about the benefits of physical therapy from companies like Luna. Physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and physical therapy students across the country host special events such as fitness clinics, fun runs, athletic competitions, open houses and seminars on health and fitness topics. Activities focus on general physical fitness training and education; injury prevention; rehabilitation following injury, disease or surgery; and other areas of physical therapy practice that help patients achieve and maintain good health. Many injury preventions start with the use of items like Workout Elbow Sleeves for Men and women which keep your joints and muscles secure and warm to prevent trauma to them. Sometimes though, it is good to get in touch with a physical therapist as well.

Physical therapists are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility – in many cases without expensive surgery or the side effects of prescription medications. APTA represents more than 88,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy nationwide. Its purpose is to improve the health and quality of life of individuals through the advancement of physical therapist practice, education, and research. In most states, patients can make an appointment directly with a physical therapist, without a physician referral.

“National Physical Therapy Month is the time to help make the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)’s new vision, ‘Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience,’ a reality,” stated Paul A. Rockar Jr, PT, DPT, MS, President of the APTA. “Physical therapy is all about transforming lives, one patient at a time. Show your community what physical therapy is all about. Tell them about the benefits of physical therapy. Let them see why we are the experts in restoring and improving motion in people’s lives.

Holzer Health System offers therapy services at several of our locations. For more information on physical therapy, or other services, call 1-855-4-HOLZER or visit www.holzer.org.