October is National Physical Therapy Month, and at the Y, we're consistently looking for ways to connect member with the tools needed to support their spirit, mind, and body.
Whether you’re looking to improve your strength, mobility and balance, or trying to recover after an injury or surgery, physical therapy can help you get back to the activities you love. It helps prevent injuries, supports independence, and offers additional ways to build strength.
The CommonSpirit - Kentucky Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic, located right inside the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA, provides a convenient resource for those working toward an improved quality of life. The clinic offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
Did you know that physical therapy can:
- Improve strength, mobility and balance
- Reduce pain and improve everyday function
- Help prevent injuries and safely return to activity
- Support recovery following injury or surgery
- Improve movement and independence for individuals with neurologic conditions
- Provide another option for strengthening, mobility and balance through aquatic therapy
Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to move with greater confidence, physical therapy can help you take the next step toward feeling your best. And physical therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We spoke with a few CommonSpirit physical therapists to learn more about the different types of physical therapy and how they can be benefiicial to you!
Haley Kreimer, PT – Orthopedic Physical Therapy
“Orthopedic physical therapy isn’t just for recovering from injuries or surgery. It’s also about preventing injuries, improving mobility, managing pain, and helping people stay active and independent throughout their lives. My goal is to help people understand that they don’t have to live with pain or limitations, and physical therapy can empower them to move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing the things they love.”
Julie Helton, PT – Aquatic Physical Therapy
“Aquatic physical therapy isn’t just for people who have trouble exercising on land. The buoyancy of the water provides a great environment to build strength, improve mobility and balance, and move with less pain and stress on the joints. You do not have to be able to swim to participate in and benefit from aquatic therapy — it truly is for everyone!”
Emily Potts, PT – Neurologic Physical Therapy
“Neurologic physical therapy is about improving everyday movement and independence. Whether someone is recovering from a neurologic injury or managing a lifelong condition, physical therapy can help improve balance, mobility, coordination and confidence to make everyday activities easier and safer. Small improvements can make a big difference in quality of life.”
