What is physical therapy? Physical therapists treat an impairment; they know just how difficult it is to sit on the sidelines, and their goal is to get each patient back to pre-injury quality of life. The caring physical therapists at StayFIT Physical Therapy are dedicated to helping their patients live healthy, empowered lives.  

The difference between physical therapy treatment and occupational therapy is simple: Physical therapists improve an impairment by lessening pain, aligning bones and joints, and increasing mobility. Occupational therapists helps patients recover from injury while completing everyday tasks. In essence, physical therapists apply techniques outside of the "everyday environment," and occupational therapists engage patients in healing practices that take place while doing necessary, everyday activities.  

For example, if a patient were healing from a knee injury, her physical therapist would assign specific healing exercises, which would increase mobility and serve as effective pain treatment. An occupational therapist, however, would help this patient learn how to use a wheelchair.

Both physical therapy and occupational therapy are important, necessary steps in healing. At StayFIT Physical Therapy, physical therapists provide custom therapy programs and rehabilitation for injuries. Additionally, these talented therapists work with neurological disorders and treat headaches, joint sprains, muscle strains, and foot and ankle pain. 

Before beginning your healing journey, it's important to be aware of each step. The best physical therapists at StayFIT Physical Therapy are excited to begin working with you! To learn more about the reliable team at StayFIT Physical Therapy visit them online, or on Facebook. To make an appointment call (808) 487-0487 to speak with a representative at their Aiea, HI, location, or call (808) 674-0500 to talk to a professional at their spot in Kapolei, HI! Healing doesn't have to wait when you work with these trained professionals.