BenchMark Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a medical, hands-on approach to relieving pain and restoring function. So, what can you expect at a physical therapy visit? It's pretty simple. So simple, we've broken it down into four sections. #PTMonth #ChoosePT #UpstreamFamily

Help us prevent devastating, proposed Medicare cuts that reduce patient access to outpatient physical and occupational therapy! You can start by sending a letter to your lawmakers in Congress asking them to oppose Medicare cuts to specialty providers. To #FightTheCut, visit https://bit.ly/3iZie3S and select the option Contact Congress Today and Raise Your Voice Against Medicare Cuts.:

We love to hear our patients’ success stories. How has your life improved through your experience with us? Are you moving better and feeling better? Do you have a therapist you want to applaud? Share your experience with us, and we might include your story in one of our upcoming emails or social media posts. https://bit.ly/3uhLypR

Physical therapy wound care is for patients who have open wounds as a result of pressure, vascular insufficiency, trauma, surgery, or diabetes. One of our therapists, Emily Myers, DPT, answers the common questions regarding wound care and physical therapy. #PTMonth #ChoosePT #UpstreamFamily #AskATherapist

Because of your votes, BenchMark PT won the Best of 2021 in the Physical Therapy Center Category! We are grateful to our customers and community and appreciate Best Self Atlanta Magazine for this honor.

Depending on severity, Covid-19 symptoms can lead to deconditioning, or a decline in function that occurs with prolonged inactivity and bed rest as your body struggles to recover. The general rule is use it or lose it but how quickly your fitness level declines depends on your original fitness level, your age, the length of inactivity time, and the reason for the inactivity. How can physical therapy help?

More than half of skiing injuries involve the lower extremity, with more than 30 percent of injuries directly related to the knee. These six tips will held reduce and prevent ski-related knee injuries so you can keep enjoying the winter fun. * Take lessons from a professional instructor in order to maintain a proper, effective skiing technique. * Have your bindings set correctly and use the correct skis for your ability, height and weight. * Warm up with dynamic activities f...or at least five minutes. Take a few easy and slow ski runs to complete a warm-up. * Follow all posted safety rules. Ski on trails that suit your ability and fitness level. * Hydrate * Take rests, as injuries are more common with fatigue. Preparation is essential to preventing ski-related knee injuries. Body preparation can be achieved through cardiovascular fitness, range of motion and flexibility exercises, ski-specific exercises, balance and proprioception exercises, dynamic functional movements and core-strengthening exercises. Although all ski-related injuries cannot be avoided, many can be prevented through proper training, conditioning and preparation. If a knee injury is suspected, seek immediate medical advice and treatment.

We love to hear our patients’ success stories. How has your life improved through your experience with us? Are you moving better and feeling better? Do you have a therapist you want to applaud? Share your experience with us!

Still looking at your New Year Resolutions? If you’ve penciled in start running on your list, we’ve got 5 steps to safely begin so you can add a check mark to one of your new goals. 1. Start SLOWLY. It takes time to adjust to running and increasing distance or speed too quickly can lead to injuries. Never increase your mileage by more than 10 percent each week. 2. Use a RUN-WALK program. Use a circuit between running and walking. As you get more comfortable with runnin...g, the intervals of walking can decrease and the amount of running will increase. 3. Wear PROPER SHOES. The best way to figure out what type of shoe you need is to have a local specialty running store help you. They LOVE welcoming new runners to the family and will ensure that you are fitted appropriately. The proper shoe will decrease the extra force that is placed on your joints and reduce the chance of pain and injury. 4. Find a running BUDDY. A great way to overcome the mental struggle that makes you want to stop because you are tired or bored is have a friend complete the workout with you. Having someone to talk to and push your toward your goals (and commiserate with you) will help quiet that inner voice telling you to stop. 5. Consult a doctor PRIOR to new exercise. Beginning any new exercise program can be hard on your body. Before you start running, visit your primary care physician to ensure that you are ready to take on the task. #MondayMotivation

The perfect complement to your Telehealth physical therapy is now available. Our home exercise program kits can help you restore and maintain your health in the comfort of your home. Elevate your therapy results! https://shop.urpt.com/