Shara signed with a New York Literary agency in December. Most physical therapists use the standard approach of first evaluating and analyzing the patient's problem, so they can determine a treatment plan. A rule of thumb for a physical therapy timetable after an injury is four to six weeks. The first three weeks of treatment often address pain relief. After that, the agenda shifts to patient education and strengthening.
Physical therapists use diverse techniques to relieve their patients' pain and promote healing.
These include ultra sound, electrical stimulation, moist heat, ice pack, stretches, exercises, and massage. Some physical therapists are willing to visit a patient's workplace to observe him in action and make suggestions to modify body movement or the work environment. A therapist with knowledge of biomechanics can make a number of suggestions without even visiting the workplace. To alleviate stress on the wrists, when typing, arms should be bent at the elbows so the forearms are parallel to the floor. Prevention costs less than time lost from work.