Total Physical Therapy
1221 Michigan Street
Sandpoint, ID  83864
     208-265-0534
 

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  • What Is Physical Therapy?
    • Five Types of Physical Therapy
  • When Is Physical Therapy Used?
    • Arthritis
    • Balance Retraining
    • Bone Fractures and Dislocations
  • Functional Capacity Evaluation
  • Types of Treatment
    • Cardiovascular Conditioning
    • Chest Physiotherapy
    • Compression Therapy
    • Exercise
      • Gait Retraining
      • Range of Motion Exercises
      • Therapeutic Exercises
    • Manual Techniques
      • Joint Mobilization
      • Soft Tissue Mobilization
      • Spinal Mobilization Therapy
    • Modalities
      • Cervical/Lumbar Traction
      • Cold Packs
      • Hot Packs
      • Hydrotherapy
      • Iontophoresis
      • Mobility Aids
      • Laser Light Therapy
      • TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
      • IFC (Inferential Current Therapy)

Mobility Aids

The more you understand your body and how it functions, the better equipped you'll be at taking care of yourself to achieve optimal health. Our team of physical therapists empower patients to take charge of your own health and future, educating you about your condition to decrease your need for future care. We've included the Patient Education section on our website to provide you with valuable, practical wellness information which you can incorporate into your lifestyle to improve the quality of your life. We hope you will turn to these pages whenever you have a question about health related issues and urge you to contact our practice.

What is Physical Therapy?

Five Types of Physical Therapy

Types of Treatment

Also known as ambulatory devices, mobility aids refers to any device that assists a person with walking or improves mobility. These devices help prevent falls, take the weight off of a leg injury, or provide a mechanized system of mobility for those who cannot walk.

Mobility aids include:

  • Canes
  • Crutches
  • Walkers
  • Wheelchairs
  • Motorized scooters
  • Stair lifts
  • Lift chairs

A physical therapist works with an individual to make sure each mobility aid is properly fitted to the right height and position. Physical therapy exercises may also be used to increase muscle strength in the arms and legs.


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