Demystifying Physical Therapy: What You Really Need to Know
Physical therapy (PT) is often misunderstood, so let’s clear the air. No, it's not just for athletes, it's not a massage, it’s not just a quick “feel better” fix, it’s not being hooked up to machines and it’s not riding a stationary bike followed by ice/heat. At least that’s not what it is at ReTri Physical Therapy. We believe it's a science, an art, and a journey to a better way of living.
The conventional PT model, what you’ve experienced before, is focused on symptom modification. Decrease pain for an hour, increase motion for the short term, and/or teach you how to work around or avoid weakness/instability. What patients experience at ReTri PT is the opposite of that. We focus on function, target the root cause of symptoms, and get you back to your activities WITHOUT sitting out, taking meds and settling for short term relief.
Your journey shouldn’t just stop when you “feel better.” At ReTri PT your path to enhanced performance, function, and quality of life is the goal. It's about helping you understand your body's mechanics, physiology and using that knowledge to recover and reduce reinjury.
Do we work with recreational to professional level athletes? Yep. Do we help patients recover from surgery? Yep. Does that mean that’s all we do? Nope. Because the patented One80 System® we use at ReTri PT is based on human physiology, we use the same thought process with all of our patients no matter age, activity level or diagnosis. This is why our Medicare patients recover just as quickly as our teenage athletes.
We can share patients’ stories and testimonials for days. The best part is most of our patients tried conventional PT, chiropractic, massage and even surgery before experiencing the ReTri difference. But, success isn't just about numbers, it's about regained function, eliminated symptoms, and improved lives. Making us the go-to experts for muscle, joint and nerve issues.
Want to dive deeper and really understand the nuts and bolts of it all? You can check out the wealth of resources like our YouTube channel, our Instagram account, or keep reading our blogs. But, the best way to learn about One80 is to feel the difference for yourself by scheduling a FREE consultation just by calling (312) 857-6300.
Remember, your journey and recovery depend greatly on your choice of providers. When your health is a priority, working with the leaders in the field will get your further faster than just settling for average care.
