Do You Want to Get Better?

Do You Want to Get Better?

We have the BEST patients- Because they REALLY want to get better.

Do you want to get better?

The question of whether you want to get better is a very important question. At its most basic level, Physical Therapy utilizes a variety of techniques, exercises and machines to help patients develop, maintain, and/or restore maximum range of movement and functionality.

Many treatment techniques provide symptom relief and this is…wonderful!!! These treatments help you feel better. However, the “feel good” treatments often don’t resolve the problem.

That’s why it’s important you seek out the best there is! The Cantrell Center addresses not only symptoms to help you “feel” better, but we help you work on the problem, in order to help you “get” better!

So, do you really want to get better?

When it comes to physical problems, there are physical answers that require effort on the part of the patient. The Physical Therapists at the Cantrell Center are the BEST and are very motivated to help you get to the root cause of your problem(s). The vast majority of patients who want to get better – do! Why?? Because they follow the advice of their Physical Therapist, they never miss an appointment, and they communicate and give feedback to the therapist so their treatment can be modified to get them better faster!!! In short, these patients take their physical therapy seriously.

Patients and wellness members know from the moment they come into the Cantrell Center that there is a difference. Patients of the Cantrell Center see results because they understand that their commitment to the treatment plan matters. Our highly skilled physical therapists take the time needed to evaluate the specific problems of each patient. We educate our patients on the findings and take action to treat your symptoms to make you feel better. As your pain decreases, we work closely with our patients to get to the root cause of their problems so they can really get better. Many times we can help resolve the problems completely! If the problem is chronic, we help you learn how to manage it the best and most pain-free way possible. This puts you back in the driver’s seat of life. This IS success to our patients and to us as physical therapists.

So the question is: Do you just want to feel better temporarily? Or, Do you really want to get better? Most of the time, you can do both. When your doctor prescribes physical therapy, you have a choice about where you go for care. Insist on going for treatment to make both happen.

About the Author

Tassie Cantrell is a physical therapist and CEO and President of the Cantrell Center.  She received her master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Emory University. She has continued her education throughout her career in areas including rehabilitation of the back, neck and peripheral joints, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Postural Restoration, myofascial release/soft tissue mobilization. Tassie has been a long-time member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (PTAG). She also serves on the Board of Directors for Physical Therapy Provider Network (PTPN) and Quality Assurance for many years.