Find relief with physical therapy

OPTUM HCC

In general, people see a physical therapist to address pain or a potential injury inhibiting their ability to move, function, or exercise normally.

Optum HCC has partnered with a physical therapy facility that accepts many medical insurances to serve LW residents dealing with fractures, spinal fusions, neurological issues, incontinence, arthritis, sprains and strains or orthopedic surgeries.

Dorothy Ulit is a registered physical therapist who said that the majority of her patients come to her due to a fall. Part of her role as a physical therapist is to reduce chances of falling. After examining the patient, she creates a recovery plan with the goal to improve and strengthen the body. Ulit works with people with injuries, disabilities and other health conditions, and educates her patients by providing them with guidelines on healthy living.

Physical therapists often focus on treatments and solutions that reduce the need for surgery and prescription drugs. They use a combination of exercise, stretching, hands-on techniques, and utilize various equipment to restore the body function or to relieve pain. The patient’s progress is then evaluated and recorded, and a modified care plan and new treatments are applied as needed.

On Thursday, Jan. 25, Ulit will hold a discussion on the importance of physical therapy in fall prevention in Optum HCC Conference Room, at 1 p.m. The event is free. To RSVP, call 562-795-6255.

—Janice Friedland