Physiotherapy

Benefits of Getting a Physical Therapy Massage

Physical therapy (PT) patients often receive massage therapy (also known as manual therapy) as part of their treatment plan. PT massage is different from a regular spa massage, which typically provides relief from muscle pain and tension. PT massage is focused on rehabilitating muscle and joint strength, mobility, and function.

Integrating PT massage therapy into a session optimizes treatment and may speed recovery. The hands-on approach is applied to a specific region of the body and is only used when needed to optimize treatment.

Benefits of Hands-On Therapy 

Hands-on physical therapy massage offers both physical and emotional benefits to individuals recovering from injury or surgery.

Physical therapists create individualized treatment programs to restore the function and strength in affected muscles and joints. In many cases, massage is used as part of someone’s treatment.

PT massage has proven physical benefits. In addition to providing muscle relaxation and pain relief, massage therapy can: 

• Strengthen the immune system: Studies have shown that regular massage therapy can strengthen the immune system by boosting the number of white blood cells in the body, which helps to increase immune function.¹
• Improve circulation: Research has suggested that massage therapy improves blood flow throughout the body, particularly in the massaged areas, which may contribute to alleviating sore muscles.²
• Improve posture, flexibility, and range of motion: Massage can significantly improve the range of motion of targeted muscles and joints, while also improving a person’s posture and flexibility.³⁴
• Boost mood: Massage reduces stress and stress hormone levels to improve a person’s sense of emotional well-being. Studies have found that getting a massage increases serotonin levels in the body, which may help reduce pain and depression

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Other Types of Physical Therapy  

As with other types of medical professionals, there are a number of specialty areas in the field of physical therapy. The most common specialty areas in physical therapy include:

• Orthopedic physical therapy: Orthopedic physical therapists specialize in caring for the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and connective tissues. They are trained to treat arthritis, amputations, post-operative joints, and sports injuries, as well as other conditions and injuries.
• Geriatric physical therapy: Geriatric physical therapists work with older adults to reduce pain, restore mobility, and increase strength. Geriatric physical therapy can help treat some of the most common conditions that older adults face, including arthritis, osteoporosis, incontinence, hip and joint replacement, and more.
• Neurological physical therapy: Neurological physical therapy can help people manage and treat the symptoms of neurological conditions and nervous system damage. Neurological physical therapists help patients improve their mobility, balance, and walking, as well as help them gain independence in their day-to-day functioning. 
• Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation: Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation physical therapists work with patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, those who have had heart attacks and strokes, and people who are recovering from cardiac/pulmonary surgery. This type of therapy aims to increase a patient’s functional independence and endurance by strengthening their heart and lungs.
• Pediatric physical therapy: Pediatric physical therapy helps children with developmental delays and chronic health conditions, as well as supports recovery from traumatic injury or surgery. Pediatric physical therapists focus on improving a child’s balance and coordination, gross and fine motor skills, strength, and endurance. 

Source: https://www.verywellhealth.com/physical-therapy-massage-benefits-techniques-and-cost-5192405