Physical therapy has been around since World War I. According to the APTA, it was the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association that started the practice at the time. Veterans of all kinds of wars have benefited from physical therapy. While it can help to go to a clinic, let's review the benefits of in home physical therapy.

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While disabled veterans can use a transportation service to get to and from a physical therapy center, it can take a lot of time. Also, it can also be hard for them to get in or out of a van or a similar vehicle. That's why it's better for someone to do in home physical therapy. They can come over to the veteran's home and do whatever services they need to do.

Stay Home

Veterans have already been through a lot. They may have been sent overseas under some tough circumstances. Then, they may have been injured in the line of duty and sent home. Once they are out of that stressful situation, they have a good reason for not wanting to leave the comfort of their own home to do any sort of rehabilitation. In that case, having in home physical therapy sessions makes a lot of sense, since they will be in an environment that they are familiar with, and they have more control over their surroundings.

Equipment Provided

There won't be any concerns about clutter. The physical therapist will bring over whatever they need to help the veteran get back on track. It can range from exercise balls to using electrotherapy or heat and cold therapy. They may also do manual manipulation of their patient's limbs and joints, so they can improve how well they move on their own.

This is an option that veterans should look into if they do happen to need physical therapy. It is a great way to help them physically get back to where they were before their injury, or as close as they can get. Then they will be able to resume their life again and enjoy as many of all the things they previously did. Then it will be worth it.

Are you a veteran? Do you need to have physical therapy? We're ready to help you. Contact Onofray Physical Therapy today for more information on our services!