Regain Your Strength with Partial Weight Bearing Treadmill Therapy
Have you heard of partial weight bearing treadmill therapy? If not, it could greatly benefit you.
With this type of therapy, the patient is supported or suspended on a system that allows them to “walk” on the treadmill. This allows for neuromuscular re-education and motor planning interventions.
This type of therapy is typically used with spinal cord injury patients but can be beneficial to those who have had a stroke or other neurological impairments.
If you think partial weight bearing treadmill therapy could benefit you or a loved one, don’t hesitate to contact Schultz Physical Therapy today to consult with one of our Bogalusa or Franklinton, Louisiana physical therapists!
Why Should I Consider Partial Weight Bearing Treadmill Therapy?
Partial weight bearing treadmill therapy allows you to more comfortably complete your gentle exercise treatments without the harsh foot-to-treadmill impact you get with normal gravity. Your body weight is reduced while the treadmill is in use, providing some much-needed relief that most other treatments simply are not able to do.
By releasing some of the gravitational pressure of your body, partial weight bearing treadmill therapy is able to help you comfortably restore and regain some or all of your moving mechanics, depending on your condition. It also promotes the healing of damaged tissue and the strengthening of affected muscles.
All of this adds up to a much safer, quicker, and comfortable recovery than you may experience without it. In fact, as stated by a study conducted by the National Institutes of Health, partial weight bearing treadmill therapy “is more effective than conventional PT at restoring symmetrical independent walking.”
Additionally, a large aspect of this treatment focuses on safely securing patients, so they are able to use the weight-bearing treadmill freely, without excess pressure on their legs or the fear of falling off of it. Essentially, it provides a controlled environment for patients to heal.
This allows them to return to doing the activities they love faster than they may have anticipated. By getting back into physical activity and/or regaining lost strength, patients are able to avoid unwanted risks, such as swelling and inflammation, weakened muscles, or even atrophy.
Begin The First Steps Of Your Treatment Plan Today
Contact our Bogalusa or Franklinton, Louisiana physical therapy office today to discover if partial weight bearing treadmill therapy is right for you and your specific needs.
At Schultz Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to helping you recover as quickly, safely, and comfortably as possible! Schedule your consultation today.
