Physical Therapy during the Pandemic – How and Why?

The coronavirus has overwhelmed everyone in the world. As we adjust to a new normal, it’s important to take care of your overall health. People may still get injured. People still have back pain. And those who need physical therapy to obtain pain relief, rebuild strength, and stay healthy, still need to undergo their sessions.

Committed physical therapists are working in clinics as well as online to provide you the same level of customized care as always. Physical therapy is essential during the coronavirus. Here are the top reasons why.

Ever since institutions like CDC and WHO started telling people to maintain distancing to avoid being infected, they kept talking about the importance of physical activity. Getting up and moving around is vital not only to your physical health but also your mental health. The WHO even issues tips about ways to keep active.

For people who have suffered an injury or are recovering from a surgery or an illness and need physical therapy to rebuild their quality of life, activity during the pandemic is essential.

Physical therapy during the pandemic is imperative for several reasons, including –

• continuing the physical therapy routine without long breaks
• building strength and abilities without backsliding
• feeling confident to move around freely
• building an established routine

Is physical therapy considered essential during the pandemic?

Physical therapy has been recognized by the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) as part of “essential critical infrastructure.”

Since physical therapy is vital to quality of life for many people, many clinics are open, as well as offering the convenience of tele-physical therapy to support you. The CDC’s guidelines are being strictly followed to protect patients, physical therapists, and other staff, at the clinics.

To deliver healthy treatment to patients and therapists, responsible clinics, such as Colorado Accident and Injury are following these steps –

• All therapists, patients and staff wear face masks or coverings in clinics
• Sterilization of all surfaces using medical-grade disinfectants
• Maintaining distancing when not delivering hands-on care
• Frequent and thorough handwashing throughout the day
• Screening all patients, therapists and staff for potential COVID-19 exposure
• Limiting the number of people in-clinic

To keep yourself, other patients, and therapists safe, you can do the following –

• Stay home if you're experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, such as coughing or sneezing, fever, signs of respiratory illness, or shortness of breath
• Speak to your doctor, and follow their plan of care, if you are experiencing symptoms.
• If you've come into contact with anyone that may have been exposed to the virus, please wait 14 days before returning to a clinic.
• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently, and use hand sanitizer between washings.
• Practice distancing and limit close contact with others.
• Take all necessary precautions for your and others’ general health and safety.

To consult the best physical therapy and car accident doctors in Colorado Springs at Colorado Accident and Injury, call 719-917-1000 Today.Colorado Accident and Injury specialists provide a tailored, comprehensive care plan so that you can focus on improving your health. 

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