What is Physical Therapy?

A personal wellness plan tailored for you…

Your physical therapist will examine you and develop a plan of care using a variety of treatment techniques that help you move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Your physical therapist can also help you prevent loss of mobility and motion by developing a fitness- and wellness-oriented program tailored to your specific needs.

Your partner in health…

A physical therapist is your partner throughout your journey to restoring and maintaining motion so that you can function at your personal best.
(From the APTA website: www.apta.org)


Physical Therapy at BMH

Referrals for physical therapy may be for a specific body part or for something as generalized as weakness or trouble with balance. Your physical therapist will exam you and then develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. Treatment options include therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, ultrasound, electric stimulation, biofeedback, endurance training, taping and more. Although you can make an appointment to see a PT directly in the State of Vermont we encourage patients to get a referral from their physician as this often helps in getting insurance coverage for the visit and allows the therapist to contact the physician should they have any concerns.