Advantages of Physical Therapy Why physical therapy? The benefits of physical therapy are well-documented. Advantages include: Strengthening muscles and joints weakened by injury or surgery Improving endurance/stamina Improving range of motion in joints Avoiding medications, painful injections, or possible surgery. Learning exercises to prevent problems from recurring. Restoring function of activities of daily living (ADLs). Physical therapy can improve your general health, not just an injury or condition. At Premiere Physical therapy, we strive for long-term healing and health. To learn more about physical therapy and athletic training, please visit the Web sites of these reputable associations: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) www.apta.org Illinois Physical Therapy (IPTA) www.ipta.org National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) www.nata.org Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA) www.glata.org Illinois Athletic Trainers Association (IATA) www.illinoisathletictrainers.org