What is the best place for physical therapy? Medca Physical Therapy Solutions is one of the best specialized physical therapy places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a health institution for home physical therapy services that specializes in providing reliable and comfortable medical care in the homes of our clients.
Our team consists of a group of qualified physical therapists trained in the skills and knowledge necessary to provide comprehensive and personalized care for each patient. We are keen to provide physical therapy sessions in a professional manner appropriate to his needs, using diverse and innovative therapeutic techniques and methods to achieve the best results.
What is physical therapy?
It is the provision of physical health care to patients with the goal of reducing pain, improving mobility, and preventing disability or avoiding the need for surgery. It is commonly used to treat a variety of problems, such as back and muscle pain, sports injuries, neurological diseases, and chronic conditions.
Who is the physiotherapist?
The physical therapist evaluates the patients’ condition and develops a practical treatment plan using special exercises that promote better body movement.
Benefits of physical therapy
In the field of physical therapy, its use shows various benefits adapted to the needs of each individual. This effect varies depending on the desired goal, and benefits include:
Reduce pain and avoid using strong painkillers:
Physiotherapy is based on the use of non-pharmacological techniques to relieve pain, which contributes to avoiding excessive dependence on strong painkillers.
Avoid surgery:
In some cases, physical therapy provides non-surgical alternatives to treat problems such as muscle injuries or skeletal deformities.
Improve movement:
Physical therapy deals with strengthening muscles and enhancing flexibility to enhance and improve overall movement of the body.
Promote balance and prevent falls:
Physical therapy focuses on improving balance and coordination to reduce the likelihood of falls and contribute to injury prevention.
Help recover from injuries or trauma:
Physical therapy is incorporated as part of recovery programs after sports injuries or accidents.
Helping with recovery from stroke or paralysis:
Physical therapy includes techniques that promote functional improvement after events such as stroke or paralysis.
Managing age-related health problems:
Physical therapy can help individuals deal with age-related health problems, such as joint pain and loss of muscle strength.
What are the departments of physical therapy?
Musculoskeletal physical therapy (Orthopedic Physical Therapy)
Physical therapy to rehabilitate people after burn injuries and wounds (Burn and Wound Care Therapy)
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Physical therapy for nervous system diseases (Neurological Physical Therapy)
Vestibular Therapy – a group of exercises that helps the patient regain balance – (Vestibular Therapy)
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy for Women
Physical therapy for sports injuries
Physiotherapy methods
Can physical therapy cause pain after sessions? Mostly, physical therapy does not cause pain, but in some cases, the reason for pain after physical therapy sessions may be due to the strong return of blood flow to the affected organ. Pain can also be caused by muscle softening after a period of stiffness or muscle sagging as a result of not being used for a long time. Pain after treatment sessions is considered a positive sign indicating the patient’s response to treatment.
Physical therapy methods depend on the type of patient’s injury, and include a variety of techniques as follows:
Heat physical therapy
Electro-wave physical therapy.
Ice physical therapy
Laser physical therapy
Ultrasound physical therapy.
What is the nature of physical therapy sessions and visits?
The nature of physical therapy sessions and visits varies according to each individual’s condition, as time is allocated to monitor the progress of the condition and adjust the treatment plan according to developments that may appear during the sessions.
Average number of sessions: 6-8 treatment sessions for common conditions such as bone, muscle and joint problems.
Long years: for neurological and pediatric conditions such as spinal cord injuries and cerebral palsy. Treatment in these cases can take a long time, up to years, depending on the case.
Average time per session:
The first session (40-50 minutes): is devoted to examination, evaluation, and patient education.
The rest of the sessions (30-35 minutes): during which the improvement is evaluated and the necessary adjustments are made as needed.
Average number of visits:
Once – twice a week: Depending on the patient’s needs, the number of weekly visits is determined.