How does physical therapy differ from manual therapy?

Physical therapy uses equipment — heat, electrical stimulation, ultrasound — to reduce pain and inflammation. Manual therapy is the therapist working on the joint and muscle directly by hand. They serve different purposes and are often done together.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the cause of the symptoms and how long they have lasted. We adjust the number and the method as we follow the course; if there is no improvement despite repeated sessions, we consider imaging to re-establish the cause.

Do I need an appointment for physical therapy?

It follows a prescription after a consultation, so you need to be seen by a doctor first. The treatment schedule is explained at the consultation, and you can confirm it by phone.

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Physical therapy

온열·전기·초음파 등으로 통증과 염증을 줄이고 회복을 돕습니다.

같은 부상이라도 일상 복귀와 운동 복귀는 필요한 회복 수준이 다릅니다. 스포츠메디컬센터는 활동 목표를 기준으로 재활 계획을 세웁니다.

Physical therapy FAQ

How does physical therapy differ from manual therapy?: Physical therapy uses equipment — heat, electrical stimulation, ultrasound — to reduce pain and inflammation. Manual therapy is the therapist working on the joint and muscle directly by hand. They serve different purposes and are often done together.
How many sessions will I need?: It depends on the cause of the symptoms and how long they have lasted. We adjust the number and the method as we follow the course; if there is no improvement despite repeated sessions, we consider imaging to re-establish the cause.
Do I need an appointment for physical therapy?: It follows a prescription after a consultation, so you need to be seen by a doctor first. The treatment schedule is explained at the consultation, and you can confirm it by phone.

Sports Medicine Center care pathway

Functional assessment

Along with pain we check range of motion, strength and balance.

Setting goals

일상 복귀인지 운동 복귀인지에 따라 목표를 정합니다.

Staged rehabilitation

Intensity and exercises are adjusted to the stage of recovery.

Return-to-play decision

We check the risk of re-injury before advising when to return.

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