Getting fit, will I have personal fitness training or physical therapy?

Being physically fit doesn’t just give you physical satisfaction in life. It brings self-confidence; It brings balance and coordination, makes you more productive at work. Considering finding a gym or fitness center to bring out a new you? Or choose a personal trainer instead?

Let me introduce you to the benefits of having a personal trainer before you buy your gym.

Benefits of personal physical training:

1 Help you achieve the weight you always wanted

2 It can increase your stamina and agility

3 Increase your self-confidence

4 Help you learn new ways to stay healthy and fit

5 Improving quality of life to become more efficient and mentally alert

6 Improves mobility and flexibility

7 Improved posture, balance and coordination

8 sleep well

9 Better Eating Habits and Good Nutrition

For people who have illness or physical immobility and want to restore maximum capacity, a physical therapist will help their needs.

Physiotherapy or physical therapy is a health care profession that provides services to individuals, the family, and the community that aim to promote, restore, and maintain maximum movement and functional ability throughout life.

As a person becomes health conscious, personal fitness training gains popularity among different age groups who seek its services.

List of common reasons to seek a physical therapist:

1 Arthritis, joint pain in different areas of the body

2 Multiple or specific immobility

3 Uncoordinated posture and gait interfering with balance

4 Weaknesses and chronic fatigue

5 Surgical Conditions That Require The Help Of A Therapist

6 Physical and wellness education related to weight loss and osteoporosis prevention

7 Respiratory condition such as asthma that needs a specific exercise plan

8 Clients Recovering From Heart Problems

9 Clients with foot, shoulder, arm and wrist problems such as scoliosis and carpal tunnel syndrome

10 pregnant mothers who want to have a safe delivery

11 Neurorehabilitation, after cerebrovascular accidents, spinal cord injury or head trauma

12 Regulation of glucose level in diabetic clients through the help of a therapist, prevention of diabetic wounds and for faster wound healing

13 Athletic sprains and strains and other sports-related injuries.

Certain criteria to consider when looking for a therapist:

1 You should have freedom of choice, you can go to a licensed therapist right away without doctor’s recommendation, but in some cases related to insurance policies, you need to visit your doctors first.

2 Make sure the person providing your services is a licensed physical therapist, and ask if the clinic participates with your insurance company or will file claims on your behalf.

3 You are free to choose your appointment and your first appointment should include a general physical evaluation to gather information to identify your current health problem(s) in order to establish an appropriate plan of care, goals, intervention and expected outcome of therapy.

4 Don’t hesitate to ask it’s your duty to provide and educate your customers.

Apart from the above, some people not only seek the help of a physical therapist but also include massage therapy. Massage therapy as a form of relaxation or pampering yourself after a week of manual work or to combat anxiety and stress.

Here are some tips to get the massage therapy that follows:

1 If you are the type of person who wants some pressure against your body, shiatsu-amma is good for you. Certain points on the body are manipulated to aid general body health, stress and pain relief.

2 If you are looking for some meditation, Zen shiatsu could be a help.

3 For people who are looking for a therapeutic massage, try lymphatic massage and manual lymphatic drainage, it improves the immune system and fights diseases.

4 Relaxation massage is best for people who are tired and need to relax, gentle pressure applied by the therapist promotes muscle relaxation which also promotes sleep.

5 Rehabilitation massage, active release technique, deep tissue massage, deep muscle therapy, myofascial release and neuromuscular therapy, are dedicated to finding tension points, muscle spasms, to relieve these symptoms.

Although massage can relieve symptoms, it is not a guarantee that the disease has disappeared. It is always advisable to seek the help of a health care provider. Before getting involved in such a situation, first try to understand what you really need and consider your current state of health, this will lead you to a better option.