Getting ready to head to your physical therapy appointment? If so, there may be a ton of questions running through your mind like: Show
It can be tough to know what to wear to physical therapy, especially if you’re not sure what the environment will be like. But don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. What Should I Wear to Physical Therapy?When you're heading to physical therapy treatment, it's important to dresscomfortably andappropriately, keeping these six tips in mind.
1. Dress comfortably in clothes that allow for full range of motion.If you are scheduled for physical therapy, it is important to dress comfortably in clothes that allow you to move around easily. You want to wear clothes that are not too tight fitting so that the therapist can see your range of motion and also so you are comfortable.
2. Wear clothing that allows access to your pain points.When you go to physical therapy, you will be asked to perform a variety of exercises. In order to perform these exercises, you will need to be able to move freely. Therefore, you may want to consider layering with articles of clothing such as a sweatshirt or hoodie with a T-shirt underneath or sweatpants, joggers, or leggings with shorts underneath.
3. Avoid wearing clothing with zippers or buttons.While zippers and buttons may be on a lot of clothing you already own, you will want to avoid wearing them during your physical therapy appointment. Buttons and zippers can dig into your skin during your appointment and make you uncomfortable and unable to perform the exercises you will be asked to perform.
4. Consider bringing a change of clothes if you plan on going somewhere other than home after your therapy session.Most physical therapy treatments involve some type of physical activity. As a result, it is not uncommon for patients to work up a sweat during their appointments. If you are planning on going somewhere other than home after your physical therapy session, it is important to bring a change of clothes. You don’t want to head back to work or to the grocery store with intense armpit stains or sticky clothing!
5. Dress for the weather—bundle up in the winter, and dress cooly in the summer.For any physical activity, keeping your body warm is incredibly important. This way, you won’t be stiff during your appointment. As temperatures drop, make sure you bundle up with a warm coat, hat, gloves, scarf, and whatever else you might need to stay toasty! Think in layers, and consider investing in a quality insulated coat if you don't already have one.
6. Bring a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated and energized.Bring a water bottle tokeep yourself hydrated and energized While this isn’t something you wear, a water bottle is essential during your physical therapy visit. A physical therapy session is not equivalent to working out an hour in the gym, but you will be performing difficult moves and working up a bit of a sweat.
Our team at Hershey Orthopedic and Spine Rehabilitation is non-judgemental and here to help you feel your absolute best once more. Let us help guide you through the process — we always want you to feel as comfortable as possible!
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Loose-fitting tank tops, long-sleeve or short-sleeve shirts, etc. make physical therapy appointments easier for both you and your physical therapist. You want to be able to move the clothing around without any discomfort.
What is the dress code for a physical therapist?Sophisticated Slacks, Comfortable Scrubs
In addition, many offices allow physical therapists to wear neat slacks that are paired with a dress shirt or blouse in darker, understated colors. Taking it one step further, casual Fridays in some facilities allow clinicians to wear jeans if they are not stained or tattered.
Can you wear leggings to PT?To summarize, here are some ideas of clothing that are safe to wear to physical therapy: a loose-fitting, comfortable t-shirt or tank top. athletic shorts. leggings, yoga pants, or workout pants – something with an elastic waistband.
Can you do physical therapy in jeans?Can You Wear Jeans to Physical Therapy? Most jeans are tight-fitting, so you should avoid wearing them to a physical therapy session. Jeans are also heavy and could weigh you down when you have to do certain exercises. You should put on light gym shorts or pants, instead.
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