Physical therapy is a form of healing art that involves structure rehabilitive care designed, and performed by a licensed practitioner. Our philosophy is that each individual deserves a customized protocol coordinated my multiple practitioners for optimal results. We have multiple licensed physical therapists and pride our care with one on one care that focuses on manual skilled intervention rather than a generic exercise program. We invite you to experience the difference.
At the Premier Health Center serving Hackensack, NJ, we believe in helping our patients thrive by providing professional care, including physical therapy, in a boutique setting so that every patient can reach their fullest health potential. To support this, Dr. Philip Kim and his expert team, including licensed physical therapists, a licensed acupuncturist, and a board-certified medical doctor on-site, believe that every individual patient deserves a customizable treatment protocol with input from various team members.
What Is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is an often underrated treatment involving the application of active and passive treatments like:
- Exercises to do at home or with a therapist.
- Massage or manual manipulation to relieve muscle tension and spasms.
- Physical stimuli like heat, cryotherapy, electrical pulses, or ultrasound therapy to address physical challenges that may affect your general health.
The goals of physical therapy include:
- Pain relief
- Improving your movement and function
- Optimizing your quality of life and physical health
- Using non-invasive therapies to treat injuries
The Importance of Physical Therapy
The Premier Health Center serving Hackensack, NJ, is a multi-specialty rehab center where Dr. Kim and his professional team focus on helping various injuries and ailments to heal using a combination of physical therapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments.
Our therapies integrate well as part of a natural and holistic treatment plan while, if necessary, complementing other forms of care including patients seeking post-operative rehab. With this in mind, we routinely see patients experiencing:
- Low back pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Knee, ankle, and foot pain
- Sciatica
- Injuries
- Pinched nerves
The importance of physical therapy can't be overlooked. Physical therapy is vital if you need to:
- Learn how to move your body better
- Strengthen weakened muscles
- Obtain pain relief for acute injuries
- Obtain pain management if you are suffering from a chronic disease
- Compensate for disabilities by strengthening other areas of the body
- Improve your metabolism and blood circulation
Physical therapy can help you address and overcome numerous physical challenges, which also leads to improved mental health and, consequently, a better quality of life and a more positive outlook.
You should also strongly consider the importance of physical therapy as maintenance care as you get older. This intentional care of your physicality supports improved unrestricted movement as you begin to age, and your body starts to show signs of general wear and tear.
Contact Us!
At the Premier Health Centre serving Hackensack, NJ, Dr. Kim and his team take great pride in being able to accurately diagnose and treat patients so that they receive the highest level of individualized care. If you need physical therapy and more, call us today at 201-968-0303 to book your consultation.