Benefits of physical therapy
Physical therapy is not exclusively for people suffering from injuries or disease, it can benefit everyone. Many people resort to medication for pain that could be alleviated at least partially by the right physical therapy treatments.
Physical therapy can also improve mobility and help prevent injuries. Moriarty Physical Therapy is here to help all members of the Cary, North Carolina community, and other nearby communities like Apex, NC, stay active and get back to their pre-injury/surgery selves.
Types of physical therapy
Moriarty Physical therapy has a highly trained team of doctors on staff to treat a wide variety of issues for people in Cary, North Carolina. These physical therapy specialties include, but are not limited to:
Orthopedic
Orthopedic physical therapy involves treating bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Common surgical and non-surgical injuries treated by orthopedic physical therapy can include fractures, strains, tears, and sprains. The doctors at Moriarty Physical Therapy have experience in treating all types of orthopedic issues for people in the Cary, North Carolina area.
Orthopedic physical therapy is also frequently needed both before and after surgery. Few people are aware that orthopedic rehabilitation therapy can also be used pre-surgery. Pre-surgical orthopedic physical therapy can help increase your recovery time and reduce post-surgery discomfort.
Geriatric
As we age, mobility can become more difficult. Geriatric physical therapy can help the elderly improve their mobility and physical functions. This includes common issues like osteoporosis and arthritis. Geriatric physical therapy is also vital for seniors who have had surgeries like a hip replacement.
Women’s Health
Pregnancy can be very demanding on the body. Physical therapy can help alleviate some of the effects stress puts on a woman’s body during and after pregnancy. Moriarty Physical Therapy has the experience and expertise to help new and veteran mothers deal with issues like lower back pain, pelvic pain, and other pregnancy issues.
Neurological
The doctors at Moriarty Physical Therapy have been highly trained to help patients with neurological diseases. With proper treatment, people suffering from neurological disease can see a reduction in pain and may even require less medication. We specialize in:
- MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
- ALS (Lou Gehrig Disease)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Post CVA (Stroke)
- TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- And Many Other Neurological Disorders
Sports and Prevention
The advantages of physical therapy for athletes is well known. Every professional and university sports program has a physical therapists on staff to help athletes avoid and recover from injuries.
However, preventative physical therapy isn’t exclusively for professional and collegiate athletes. Weekend warriors, causal sportsmen, and anyone who likes to stay active can benefit from preventative physical therapy. Moriarty Physical Therapy has the know-how to keep members of the Cary, North Carolina community active and doing what they love to do.
How to get started
Getting started in physical therapy is easy. Unlike some medical treatments our physical therapy doesn’t require a referral from another doctor. We offer a free Exploration Visit where you can work one-on-one with a movement specialist to help identify any issues that could be treated with physical therapy.
If it is found that you can benefit from physical therapy, Moriarty Physical Therapy can provide you with care through Direct Access. With Direct Access, you can have your physical therapy treatment without a referral and still have it covered by insurance. At Moriarty Physical Therapy we accept all insurance including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid.
Call us today
If you would like more information about any of our specializations or want to setup an Exploration Visit, Call Moriarty Physical therapy today. We are here to help the members of the Cary, North Carolina community. We look forward to seeing you!