How Physical Therapists Can Prevent Future Health Problems
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Many of us might only seek out physical therapists if we are recovering from accidental injuries or surgery. However, medical experts say these specialists can also help prevent many health problems if they are seen on a regular basis.
我们中的许多人可能只会在从意外伤害或手术中恢复时才寻求物理治疗师。 然而，医学专家表示，如果定期去看这些专家，也可以帮助预防许多健康问题。
One leader in the industry, Sharon Dunn, even calls physical therapists “the best-kept secret in health care.” Dunn is the past president of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
该行业的一位领导者莎朗·邓恩 (Sharon Dunn) 甚至称物理治疗师是“医疗保健领域最保守的秘密”。邓恩是美国物理治疗协会（APTA）的前任主席。
She recently told The Associated Press she thinks people need to look at physical therapists in a new way – as health practitioners who can help identify possible medical issues before they appear.
她最近告诉美联社，她认为人们需要以新的方式看待物理治疗师——将其视为可以帮助在出现之前识别可能的医疗问题的健康从业者。
Other health experts share this opinion. They include Roger Herr, the current president of the APTA, and Gammon Earhart of Washington University in St. Louis. They both shared Dunn’s prevention message in separate discussions with the AP.
其他健康专家也同意这一观点。 他们包括 APTA 现任主席罗杰·赫尔 (Roger Herr) 和圣路易斯华盛顿大学的加蒙·埃尔哈特 (Gammon Earhart)。 他们在与美联社的单独讨论中分享了邓恩的预防信息。
Follow the example of dental care Earhart urges people to think about physical therapists just as they do dentists.
效仿牙齿护理的例子 埃尔哈特敦促人们像对待牙医一样对待物理治疗师。
“Even if you’re not having any problem, you go in and have everything checked out.” She noted that such examinations could help find and deal with problems early. For example, an exam could include a patient’s health history and current health – things like physical activity, sleep, nutrition, and so on.
“即使没有任何问题，你也要进去检查一切。”她指出，此类检查有助于及早发现并处理问题。 例如，检查可能包括患者的健康史和当前健康状况，例如体力活动、睡眠、营养等。
This could be followed by a look at how a person is moving. Exams might uncover things like postural issues or unusual body movements. Herr is a big supporter of yearly wellness visits.
接下来可以观察一个人的移动情况。 检查可能会发现姿势问题或异常的身体动作等问题。 赫尔非常支持每年一次的健康访问。
He told the AP he believes physical therapists can be helpful for all kinds of people – the young, athletes, or anyone who wants to be as “independent as possible.” In the United States, you can now visit a physical therapist in all 50 states without needing permission from a doctor or surgeon. However, a yearly exam might not be covered by a person’s health insurance.
他告诉美联社，他相信物理治疗师可以为各种人提供帮助——年轻人、运动员或任何想要“尽可能独立”的人。 在美国，您现在可以在所有 50 个州去看物理治疗师，无需获得医生或外科医生的许可。 然而，年度检查可能不包含在个人的健康保险范围内。
This could prevent some from seeking out care.
这可能会阻止一些人寻求护理。
Earhart estimated such a visit in areas across the U.S. Midwest might cost around $150.
埃尔哈特估计美国各地都会有这样的访问。 中西部地区的费用可能约为 150 美元。
Herr suggested a cost of $200-$300 in more costly areas. But both experts said that in the long run, such exams might save money and can add healthy years. “I think if people understood more that the way they move might be setting them up for a problem down the line, they’d be much more inclined to see a physical therapist,” Earhart said. The hips for ballet — or not We are all built differently.
Herr 建议在成本较高的地区花费 200 至 300 美元。 但两位专家都表示，从长远来看，此类检查可能会省钱，并且可以延长健康寿命。 埃尔哈特说：“我认为，如果人们更多地了解自己的移动方式可能会给自己带来问题，他们就会更倾向于去看物理治疗师。” 芭蕾舞的臀部——或不 我们的体质各不相同。
So, it might be useful to examine children early to see what sports or activities might be good for them.
因此，尽早检查孩子，看看哪些运动或活动可能对他们有益可能会很有用。
Physical therapists can carry out such early exams.
物理治疗师可以进行此类早期检查。
Earhart said, “If we screened kids as they were choosing sports and said this sport is probably not the right kind of stress for the way you are put together, it could save a lot pain and problems down the line.” She added about children, “Maybe they don’t have the hips for ballet.” Distance runners could also think this way. Some are built to avoid injuries despite running many kilometers while others are not. Exams by physical therapists could help identify future problems.
埃尔哈特说：“如果我们在孩子们选择运动时对他们进行筛查，并告诉他们这项运动可能不适合你的生活方式，那么它可以减少很多痛苦和问题。”她补充道，关于孩子们，“也许他们没有芭蕾舞所需的臀部。” 长跑运动员也可以这样想。 有些是为了避免在跑了很长一段距离后受伤而设计的，而另一些则不是。 物理治疗师的检查可以帮助识别未来的问题。
Fear of falling and issues with weight Another area where physical therapists can help is with fall prevention.
害怕跌倒和体重问题 物理治疗师可以提供帮助的另一个领域是预防跌倒。
Falling – and the fear of falling – can be major issues, especially for the aging population. “You want to show people they can get back up if they fall,” Herr said. “And once they know they can do it, it gives them confidence and it can help reduce the fear of falling."
跌倒以及对跌倒的恐惧可能是重大问题，尤其是对于老龄化人口而言。 “你想向人们展示，如果他们跌倒了，他们可以重新站起来，”赫尔说。 “一旦他们知道自己能做到，就会给他们信心，并有助于减少跌倒的恐惧。”
He added, “One of the risks of falling is that people don’t do anything, so you don’t move and therefore you become more out of shape...” Herr said one example could be to introduce exercises involving “floor to stand” movements.
他补充道，“跌倒的风险之一是人们什么都不做，所以你就不动，因此你的体形会变得更加变形……” 赫尔说，一个例子可能是引入涉及“从地板到站立”动作的练习。
These can help improve flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, and planning. “It sounds simple getting up from a lying position on the floor to stand,” Herr said.
这些可以帮助提高灵活性、力量、平衡、协调和计划。 “从地板上躺着站起来听起来很简单，”赫尔说。
“But it’s a great exercise for all age groups.” Earhart estimated about half of physical therapy patients seek help to deal with issues related to being overweight. “The more weight somebody is carrying the higher the loads are on their joints,” she said.
“但这对所有年龄段的人来说都是一项很棒的锻炼。” 埃尔哈特估计，大约一半的物理治疗患者会寻求帮助来解决与超重相关的问题。 “一个人承受的重量越重，他们的关节承受的负荷就越大，”她说。
Herr said he had watched extremely overweight patients successfully lose large amounts of weight.
赫尔说，他曾亲眼目睹极度超重的患者成功减掉大量体重。
He noted that some of these individuals are motivated for a specific reason. But for others, it is not always that clear and easy.
他指出，其中一些人的动机是出于特定原因。 但对其他人来说，事情并不总是那么清晰和容易。
“I have seen people change based on a milestone, like having a kid and they really want to be a good parent,” Herr said. “They want to be a fit parent, and the same thing with a grandparent.
“我看到人们根据一个里程碑而发生变化，比如有了一个孩子，他们真的想成为一个好父母，”赫尔说。 “他们想成为一个健康的父母，对于祖父母也是如此。
So that motivates people to engage because of a lifestyle change.” I’m John Russell. And I’m Jill Robbins.
因此，生活方式的改变会激励人们参与其中。” 我是约翰·拉塞尔。 我是吉尔·罗宾斯。
Stephen Wade reported on this story for the Associated Press. John Russell adapted it for VOA Learning English. ____________________________________________________ physical therapy – n. a kind of treatment that helps how your body performs movements postural – adj. of or relating to the position or bearing of the body insurance – n. an agreement in which you pay a company to cover necessary medical costs inclined – adj. likely to do something screen – v. to find possible medical conditions by doing a test confidence – n. the feeling or belief that someone or some group is good or able to succeed at something coordination – n. the ability to use different parts of the body in a smooth and controlled manner motivate – n. a to cause to behave in a certain way milestone – n. an important development or event
斯蒂芬·韦德为美联社报道了这个故事。 约翰·拉塞尔将其改编为美国之音英语学习频道。 ____________________________________________________ 物理治疗 – n.一种帮助您的身体进行运动的治疗方法 姿势 – adj.属于或关于身体的位置或方位 保险 – n.您向公司支付必要医疗费用的协议 倾斜 - adj.可能做某事 screen – v. 通过测试找出可能的健康状况 信心 – n.某人或某个群体优秀或能够在某事上取得成功的感觉或信念 协调 - n.以平稳和受控的方式使用身体不同部位的能力 激励 – n. a 导致以某种方式行事 里程碑 - n.重要的事态发展或事件