Can I continue seeing a therapist even when I feel better?
At Helix Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, we understand that physical therapy is not just about treating the symptoms of your condition but also preventing future injury or pain. This is why we encourage our patients to continue seeing a physical therapist even when they start to feel better.
While you may feel significant improvement in your symptoms and overall function, it is important to understand that physical therapy is a comprehensive and ongoing process. Continuing to see a physical therapist can help you maintain your progress and prevent future injury or pain.
Our expert physical therapists and chiropractors will work with you to develop a personalized maintenance plan that addresses your unique needs and goals. This may include ongoing exercises, stretches, or lifestyle modifications to help you maintain optimal function and prevent injury or pain.
After you have finished your therapy sessions, you can continue to see our physical therapist in several different ways, for example:
- Your therapist will see your review and progress in your at-home therapy program.
- You can schedule a re-evaluation after a month to ensure you are still doing well and modify your home program as needed.
- You can arrange to see your therapist at regular intervals (i.e., every six months) for a consultation to assess your progress, ensure you are not regressing, and deal with anything new that may have started.
We can also arrange to meet you at your gym to work with you on determining what equipment and exercises would benefit your continued recovery.
If you have any questions or concerns about continuing physical therapy even when you start to feel better, please do not hesitate to discuss them with our physical therapists and chiropractors.