Topic > Physical Therapy Side Effects - 1127

For example, pain, selling, and psycho-emotional problems. ''One of the biggest side effects you may experience during therapy is pain'' (Melissa Sabo). The pain you experience may actually increase during sessions, which may cause confusion and a lack of motivation to continue therapy. ''Heat, ice or tropical treatments after a session could reduce the pain'' (Melissa Sabo). Bloating is also another common side effect of the therapy. ''While you are stimulating your muscles, ligaments and tendons to strengthen them, your body may experience swelling'' (Melissa Sabo). Post-ice therapy or using heat and then cold might help control swelling. Using these methods could also stop the pain. You may experience psychological and emotional stress during therapy. “Frequent appointments, pain, poor progress, and a long time spent in therapy can put a strain on your schedule” (Melissa Sabo). ''Being active and not thinking about stress and problems will allow you to take control'' (Melissa Sabo). Physical therapy has different types of advantages and benefits. ''Physical therapy has been a treatment method for treating ailments for decades'' (American Physical Therapy Association). The goal of physical therapy is to return patients to the normal life they had. Without pain or suffering, they can carry out daily activities that they were unable to do. Physiotherapy helps