Have you ever wondered what physical therapy might be able to do for your knee? Physical therapy is able to treat a wide range of conditions, from alleviating migraines to managing chronic disease, expert therapists at Twin Boro Physical Therapy are committed to achieving high quality results for our patients. If you live or work in South Plainfield, schedule your first appointment at Twin Boro Physical Therapy South Plainfield to get started today.
Since 1980, Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been serving New Jersey residents with the latest in evidence based rehabilitative care. Twin Boro Physical Therapy is committed to providing access to affordable, expert physical therapy to New Jersey residents across the state. With 27 convenient locations across 16 counties, New Jersey residents are never far from high quality care.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy hires experienced hand therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists—many of whom have over 25 years of experience! This experience allows our therapists to integrate years of working knowledge into our patients care plans to tackle unforeseen obstacles and take creative approaches to recovery. Every patients is treated with individual attention, and we are committed to seeing your success through every stage of the process.
What is a Knee Sprain?
Every joint of the body is held together by a network of soft tissues known as ligaments. When ligaments are stretched outside of their normal range of movement, they can overstretch and tear. These tears can range in severity, starting with barely noticeable microtears and moving to complete tears. When this happens, the body will respond with inflammation in the area, accompanied by heat, swelling, and pain.
In the knees, ligaments are most often injured during sharp twisting movements and the knee is “torqued” with enough force to damage the ligaments. Ligaments on the inner knee are the most commonly injured.
When it comes to physical therapy for knee sprains, patients will often be recommended a brace and rest, elevation, and ice during the initial phases, and then eased into therapeutic exercises and other treatment methods to help rehabilitate the area.
There are different phases of the recovery process and healing generally lasts from two weeks to four months. There is no specific process to speed healing, but working with a physical therapist can help give you the best knowledge and tools to promote recovery.
Why Should You See a Physical Therapist?
Visiting a physical therapist can help ensure you are giving your body the rest, treatment, and environment needed to rehabilitate the area and restore strength, stability, balance, and range of motion.
Many people assume that when they no longer experience pain, they no longer need physical therapy. However, physical therapy is a powerful tool to ensure your body is in the needed shape to prevent future injury and sustain the activities you enjoy.
A physical therapy program specifically suited to your needs can help to strengthen the entire area and provide you with a full recovery in the span of weeks to months.
Let’s Begin!
If you live or work in South Plainfield and are looking for an expert physical therapist to help alleviate your symptoms and improve function of your knees, our highly skilled professionals at Twin Boro Physical Therapy in South Plainfield can help you find the movement abilities you need to like the life you want. To schedule your first appointment, call 732.532.0095 or visit our website.
