Nebraska City PT
Physical therapists aren’t just for people who are injured or have had surgery. They can also help healthy people improve their fitness. Here are five reasons why you should consider seeing a PT.
You Want a Baseline
When you visit a physical therapist to improve your fitness, you’ll get an assessment of your strength, range of motion, posture and movement patterns. This not only helps your physical therapist design a customized program just for you, it gives them a baseline to compare things to in the future should you start having pain or suffer an injury.
You Want Expert Guidance
Sure, other professionals could help with your fitness routine, but the fitness industry is not well regulated. Some certifications require only an online course and fee. There are no licenses or other requirements to use many titles. Becoming a physical therapist requires at least a bachelor’s degree, and most PTs practicing today have a doctorate. Every PT has passed a national board exam and maintains a state license. That guarantees you that every physical therapist is a verified expert in human movement.
You Want to Prevent Injury
Physical therapists don’t just work to heal injuries. They are also experts in preventing them. After a thorough assessment, a PT can help you design a program that will not only help you reach your fitness goals, but that can address any issues that increase your risk for injury.
You Want Unbiased Advice
Personal trainers will want you to come to their gym. Yoga instructors will want you to do yoga. Strength coaches will want you to strength train. A physical therapist doesn’t have a bias or vested interest as to what type of fitness regimen you choose. They are only interested in helping you reach your goals safely.
You Have a History
If you have some kind of history that affects your ability to exercise, a PT is the best person to help you design a fitness regimen. It doesn’t matter if it’s an old injury from athletics or work, back pain that comes up from time to time, COPD, arthritis or heart disease, a PT can help you safely work around it and meet your fitness goals.
Are you ready to work on your fitness regimen? Call us to schedule a physical therapy appointment!