National Physical Therapy Month

It's National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM), a time when health-conscious organizations are encouraged to educate their clients about the benefits physical therapy can provide. 

Physical therapy is an often vital component to a patient's recovery process. Injuries and illness can leave someone in a situation where their mobility or physical ability is impaired, and physical therapy is a proven method to help patients restore their mobility and live a long, healthy life.

What you may not know is that massage therapy can play an important role in the overall recovery process. Stress, tension, and stiffness can make recovery from an injury difficult for many patients, and a program that combines physical therapy with massage therapy can have an impact on the speed and ease of recovery for the patient.

Muscle soreness is a common side-effect from physical therapy as injuries and training cause muscles to work in ways they aren't used to. Even walking with a slight limp can result in muscle strain and pain over a relatively short period of time. 

A study reported by WebMD found that massage therapy can actually help sore and injured muscles recover faster, which can have a dramatic impact on the speed of recovery for a patient undergoing physical therapy.

Whether your goal is stress relief or recovery, consider massage therapy as part of your larger physical therapy and recovery plan. As always, consult with your doctor to determine the best plan to suit your needs.

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