Orthopedic physical therapy can be life-changing. A skilled physical therapist (PT) can get you back on track with your daily activities after surgery, an injury, accident, or illness.
That’s because an orthopedic PT specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect any part of your musculoskeletal system.
An orthopedic PT works to integrate all your other bodily systems — especially your neurological and cardiovascular systems — with your musculoskeletal system to treat your injury or condition appropriately.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what orthopedic physical therapy is, when you may need it, and the types of treatments it includes.
