Physical therapists play an important role in:
- Minimizing contractures by introducing regular stretching into your daily routine
- Maintaining function and adapting to any loss of function
- Monitoring function over time through standard tests and measures
- Assessing for and managing compromised skin integrity
- Preventing and managing pain
- Prescribing exercise and supervising safe physical activity (i.e. low load, low resistance exercise)
- Recommending mobility devices, adaptive seating, and other equipment
- Rehabilitation after injury or fracture
