Physical Therapy in Fort Lauderdale, FL & Margate, FL

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Margate, FL

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At the South Florida Orthopedic Group Physical Therapy Center, we tailor treatments to meet the individual needs of our clients and help them achieve their goals in the shortest time possible. Our facilities house state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and are conveniently located in our offices in Fort Lauderdale and Margate, Florida.

After you have been referred to us by a physician, our therapists will work with you to create a customized, effective rehabilitation program. The staff and administration at our facility pride themselves on working together as a team to promote quality, patient-driven care.

Our therapists treat patients of all ages suffering from many different orthopedic issues. This ranges from helping patients recovering after a sports injury or automobile accident to assisting those who have just had a total joint replacement, and everything in between. Our therapists focus on healing you as a whole, so you walk out feeling your best. They are also able to treat patients with very different medical needs, making them an ideal choice for anyone.

What is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is a type of care that aims to help you feel less pain and move, work, and live better. You may seek physical therapy to:

  • Relieve pain
  • Improve movement or ability
  • Prevent or recover from a sports injury
  • Prevent disability or surgery
  • Rehab after a stroke, accident, injury, or surgery
  • Work on balance to prevent a slip or fall
  • Manage a chronic illness like diabetes, heart disease, or arthritis
  • Recover after you give birth
  • Control your bowels or bladder
  • Adapt to an artificial limb
  • Learn to use assistive devices like a walker or cane

Physical therapy is good for people of all ages and it can help with a lot of different health issues someone may encounter.

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Your South Florida Orthopedic Group physical therapists know how to evaluate your body and utilize feedback from our doctors to expertly assess your situation. They will then evaluate your physical capabilities to come up with a treatment plan tailored to your needs. They will work with you every step of the way to make sure your recovery is proceeding according to plan. Depending on your condition, you can expect your physical therapist to help you:

  • Build muscles and body strength to help you increase mobility
  • Learn new exercises to increase flexibility and make you more limber
  • Learn new ways to stretch and care for your body
  • Regain your mobility and independence

Our physical therapists use a wide range of methods to help you feel less pain and stiffness, improve your range of motion and strength, and make it easier for you to move around. Physical agents can be used, like heat, cold, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation, and manual techniques are often used to help them move around better. Therapists often use therapeutic exercises to help people improve their range of motion, get stronger, and do their jobs better. The most important part of physical therapy is teaching patients about their condition or illness where therapists may use charts, models, and diagrams to help them understand their diagnosis and prognosis.

Your Body Will Feel Better with Physical Therapy

Due to how complicated and how much wear and tear they get from being used every day, our bodies are prone to injuries, aches, pains, and diseases. Working with a movement expert, like a physical therapist, can be helpful and build a solid foundation for long-term health.

When we think of physical therapy, we usually think of people who have been hurt, who are in pain, or who can't do the physical things they like to do. Physical therapy is often thought of as the last resort for people who have had surgery or who have tried everything else to treat their conditions or injuries. Even though all of these things are connected to physical therapy, it is also a very different thing when it comes to using movement to help heal and rehabilitate the body.

Physical therapists will give people exercises to improve the function and range of motion of a joint if they can't move or do their jobs because of an injury or a condition that makes them weak. Most of these exercises involve walking or lifting weights to help you get more flexible, stronger, better at coordinating your movements, or last longer. Manual therapy, like massage, is another type of movement exercise that can help you be more flexible and feel less pain.

Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy

Our physical therapy and occupational therapy services include:

  • Pain management
  • General orthopedic care and joint replacement
  • Pediatric care
  • Osteoporosis/osteoarthritis programs
  • Ergonomic assessments
  • Back-to-work/activity programs
  • Hand therapy
  • Therapeutic massage

Physical Therapist in Ft. Lauderdale & Margate, FL

To find out how physical therapy or occupational therapy may help you, call South Florida Orthopedic Group (fka Meli Orthopedic Centers of Excellence) in Fort Lauderdale at (954) 771-8177 or in Margate, Florida, at (954) 580-4080. You can also request your appointment now.