Can you overdo physical therapy?

Can you overdo physical therapy?

Signs your physical rehab program may be overdoing it include: Muscle failure while trying to tone and strengthen your body. Muscle soreness two days after a workout or rehab session. Excessive or “therapeutic” bruising from a deep tissue massage.

How many times a week should you go to physical therapy?

A typical physician prescription or referral to physical therapy is for a frequency of 2 to 3 times per week. While each individual frequency will vary due to diagnosis and extent of injury or disorder, you can usually count on being asked to attend therapy at this consistency.

Should physical therapy be done everyday?

Nearly 2 million people receive physical therapy every day, a number that's likely to increase as the population ages. “If within a week or so it (the pain) hasn't resolved on its own or begins to affect your functionality, you should seek treatment.”

How long does it take to see results from physical therapy?

In general, you should attend physical therapy until you reach your PT goals or until your therapist—and you—decide that your condition is severe enough that your goals need to be re-evaluated. Typically, it takes about 6 to 8 weeks for soft tissue to heal, so your course of PT may last about that long.