Whether this is your first experience with physical therapy or if you have already found true value in the services that physical therapists provide, we wanted to provide you with a few of our favorite physical therapy resources so that you can learn about your condition from reliable sources.
Physical Therapy Resources:
Preparing for your physical therapy initial evaluation
- If it’s your first time going to physical therapy, please check out this link! https://www.moveforwardpt.com/Resources/Prepare.aspx
Move Forward PT
- A great resource for information regarding commonly treated conditions and physical therapy treatment options. https://www.moveforwardpt.com/Default.aspx
Explain Pain Book
- This book is an excellent read which will walk you through the science behind pain, helping you to better understand what happens to your body and brain after an injury or chronic pain experience. The more you know! http://www.noigroup.com/en/Product/EPBII
Understanding Pain Video
- If you don’t have time to read a whole book about pain science – watch this excellent 5 minute video that give a brief synopsis of pain science! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_3phB93rvI
Sports Physical Therapy
Return to Sport after Injury
- If you are an athlete who is recovering from injury, learn more about your path to return to your sport with physical therapy here: https://www.therapeuticassociates.com/athletic-performance/youth-athletics/return-to-sport-for-the-youth-athlete/
Concussion Management
- If you are recovering from concussion, whether sports-related or accident-related, find out more about how PT can help: https://www.moveforwardpt.com/SymptomsConditionsDetail.aspx?cid=4f2ebb00-f1c0-4691-b2ab-742df8dffb99
Vertigo and Vestibular Disorder Resources
Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) Webpage
- This is an excellent resource for all vestibular diagnoses and includes an excellent blog, resources for support groups, and much more! http://vestibular.org/
BPPV Video:
- Fauquier ENT has produced this excellent video to educate about the cause and treatment of BPPV, commonly know as “vertigo.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SLm76jQg3g