Physical Therapy
Physical therapists are an essential element of the burn team. The role of physical therapy includes (but is not limited to): therapeutic exercises (including aerobic conditioning), increasing muscle strength and endurance, decreasing pain, preventing contractures and deformity of limbs, alleviating gait problems, decreasing stress, instructing patients and family about their care, and assisting patients to return to their pre-injury independence.
After leaving The Burn Center, many patients continue to receive physical therapy service at home, at an outpatient clinic, or in rehab. Physical therapists communicate with other health care providers involved in treatment so that the patient receives comprehensive high-quality care. Physical therapy is committed to taking a personal and direct approach to meet each individual's needs and goals.