Learn how to access your insurance benefits and understand your policy for a smoother healthcare experience. At Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness in Northeastern Ohio, we understand that navigating healthcare insurance can often feel like an impossible task. With complicated policies, terms, and conditions, understanding how to access your insurance benefits and fully comprehend your…
Physical therapy has long been recognized for its critical role in rehabilitation and recovery. However, the scope of physical therapy extends far beyond treating injuries and ailments. Synergy Physical Therapy & Wellness believes in a holistic approach that integrates physical therapy with wellness and fitness coaching for an exercise program, focusing on lifestyle modifications for…
Physical therapy plays an essential part in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptom management. Benefits of physical therapy for people with MS include regaining lost function, improving the body’s overall strength, and preventing the worsening of symptoms over time. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, generally progressive disease that usually affects young adults. There are about 400,000…
Physical therapy (PT) is an excellent choice to treat acute pain, chronic or long-term pain, injury, tissue damage, or other painful conditions. It allows you to move and feel better while making you stronger. With physical therapy, you will rely less on pain relievers, manage your pain, resume daily activities, and improve your quality of…
Our physical abilities decline as we age. Our balance is no longer as good, our muscles are less flexible, and we can’t perform repeated movements as well. This results in fractures from falls for some. Fortunately, there are things aging adults can do to maintain independence and physical health. Physical therapy for older adults (geriatric…
Getting older has many advantages. You have the wisdom that comes with experience, plenty of stories to share, and are usually more comfortable with who you are. If you have Medicare Part B coverage, another benefit is that you qualify for an Annual Wellness Visit. This visit aims to keep you healthy and give you…
Physical Therapy (PT) for arthritic symptoms enhances long term movement quality and eases painful and limiting symptoms. Everyday movements become easier to perform and wear and tear on your joints are reduced. Physical Therapy Treatment Plan for Arthritis can include: • certain medications • various supplements • a variety of topical treatments The physical therapist…
Physical therapy can help improve your physical strength and mental health, especially if you have chronic pain or a new injury. Your physical therapist will give you exercises prescribed specifically for you to improve your function. Your physical therapist will provide emotional support and serve as a source of encouragement as you go through the…
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) results from degenerative changes to the cushion or cartilage between the bones of your knee joints. Today in the USA, 12.4 million people 65 and older have painful knee OA. Knee OA affects more women than men. Activities of daily living become more difficult if you have knee OA due to discomfort…
Did you know that patients who have therapy before and after their joint replacement tend to have better outcomes than those that have therapy only after replacement? Studies have shown that patients that perform rehabilitation prior to surgery (“prehabilitation”) tend to have better outcomes overall. Prehab can help you perform better after surgery, including: We…