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Physical Therapy - Cost and Experiences

Physical therapy cost depends on the treatment, yet the value it brings is clear: it is a set of treatments that successfully relieve painful conditions and stiffness while restoring easy mobility to the body. These treatments play a key role in recovery from surgery or injury. The goal of every physiotherapist is to improve the range of motion and, with it, the patient's quality of life.

Therapy can include exercises, massage, but also treatments that use stimulants such as electrical current, heat, water, cold and ultrasound. The end result is recovery, but without the use of medication and in a completely natural way.

Who is physical therapy the right choice for? How long does it last and when does it deliver the best results? What are patients' experiences and what is the cost of physical therapy?

What is physical therapy?

Physical therapy is a combination of exercises, electrical waves, massage and similar techniques aimed at building strength, increasing mobility and reducing pain. This leads to easier, more confident and safer movement.

Therapy can be part of a general plan to improve overall health and the body's everyday flexibility. At the same time, it helps prevent possible injuries.

In addition, physical therapy can be applied as a special treatment for a specific problem, injury or rehabilitation.

When can physical therapy help?

Treatment usually begins when a doctor diagnoses a particular condition or injury. If you are wondering how to heal knee pain, shoulder pain, back pain and similar conditions, physical therapy knows the answer. It strengthens the muscles, bones, joints, nerves in the brain, the skin, and other vital organs.

The most common conditions successfully treated by physical therapy are:

  • Knee pain (on the inner, back or front side, below the kneecap, from the spine, with or without swelling, when squatting, when bending, when walking, knee ligaments, knee meniscus, arthrosis, gonarthrosis)
  • Shoulder pain (frozen shoulder, pain in the shoulder and arm, when raising the arm, that radiates down the arm, shoulder and neck pain from sleeping)
  • Neck pain (pain in the cervical region, pain in the neck and the back of the head, on the front left or right side, neck pain and tingling in the left arm, cervical syndrome, neck spondylosis)
  • Elbow pain (tennis elbow, pain on the inner or outer side of the elbow, elbow pain and tingling in the arm or fingers, or pain in the forearm)
  • Hip pain (and in the leg, groin, buttock, knee, hip pain after a fall)
  • Back pain (on the left or right side, pain in the middle of the back, lower back, back and hip pain, stomach, leg, below the shoulder blades, after sleeping, lower back pain, herniated disc, lumbar/cervical syndrome, sciatica, disc protrusion)
  • Ankle joint (ankle injury, fracture, sprain or distortion, recovery)
  • Inflammation of the foot tendon (Achilles tendon)
  • Femur fracture (in older people, surgery, rehabilitation)
  • Rehabilitation from surgical interventions
  • Sports injuries

Although physical therapy will not directly and on its own cure neurological diseases, it can significantly aid recovery. Such diseases include stroke, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, heart and lung diseases, traumatic brain injuries...

Types of physical therapy

The treatment program is mostly applied by the physiotherapist moving parts of the body, or the patient does it themselves under the physiotherapist's supervision (passive and active exercises). This involves stretching, strength training and kinesitherapy.

Manual physical therapy includes massage (mechanotherapy), chiropractic and other techniques for relaxing the muscles and joints, as well as reducing stiffness.

Electrotherapy, hydrotherapy or Tecar therapy are often used, where water or electrical waves are applied (for example electrostimulation, electrophoresis, interferential current). There is also cold (ice therapy or cryotherapy) and heat therapy, as well as magnetic physical therapy.

Various lamps (Bioptron), lasers, infrared rays and ultrasound are also used in treatment. In that case we are talking about sonotherapy and phototherapy, which raises the question of whether physical therapy is harmful.

Is physical therapy harmful

First of all, physical therapy should be prescribed and then supervised by a professional at a physiotherapy center that is licensed to operate. Exercising on your own or the unprofessional use of certain treatment techniques can do more harm than good.

In some cases, serious physical injuries have occurred because patients tried to be their own physiotherapist.

Physical therapy at home can be performed, but only with the physiotherapist's permission and when the patient is physically ready. For example, this includes physical therapy - exercises for the knee or physical therapy for the lumbar spine.

The technology used in treatment today has advanced considerably. Highly functional, modern and new physical therapy devices penetrate the treated area and encourage faster recovery. We can freely say that the side effects of professional physical therapy practically do not exist and that there are no negative reactions after physical therapy.

How long does physical therapy last

As in other branches of medicine, how long physical therapy will last depends on the type of injury and the patient's health condition. The part of the body that needs help also matters.

People with short-term problems usually undergo physical therapy for a few weeks. However, when treating long-term (chronic) conditions, treatment can take several months.

Keep in mind that physical therapy will not deliver results overnight, but with regular and dedicated work the results will not be lacking. Keep following the plan and you will feel your flexibility and strength improving.

Physical Therapy Belgrade

Whether you need just a few sessions after an injury or long-term help for chronic pain, the fully equipped Dynamic Fizio physiotherapy center in Belgrade is a trusted choice.

Our professional, friendly and experienced team will do everything to make your recovery pleasant and the results achievable. In an honest conversation, a specialist will help you first understand your current condition and then set realistic goals and expectations.

Practice has shown that an individual approach is key when it comes to the speed of recovery. Every injury or limitation is a story of its own, so the treatment process should be tailored to it.

Physical therapy at the Dynamic Fizio center includes the following stages:

#1 physical examination and flexibility evaluation

#2 establishing a clinical diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan with goals

#3 application of treatment

# 4 recommendations for independent exercise at home

While performing exercises and applying therapies, you will be in a comfortable and pain-free position. Physical therapy has a cumulative effect and is carried out in stages. Thus, with tendon inflammation it will first be necessary to calm the inflammation, increase the range of motion, and only then strengthen the muscles.

Physical Therapy - Cost

The Dynamic Fizio center in Belgrade is the place where you will find everything you need for a fast and pain-free recovery. The services we provide are:

  • Specialist examination by a physiatrist
  • Specialist examination by an orthopedist
  • Physical therapy
  • Pool therapy
  • Kinesitherapy
  • TECAR therapy
  • Chiropractic
  • FMS testing
  • Massage
  • Kinesio taping
  • Special packages at even more affordable prices

If you are interested in a detailed price list, you can view it at Physical Therapy - Cost.

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