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Has anyone seen a physical therapist in Korea?

 
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mkim680



Joined: 03 Sep 2004

PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:14 pm    Post subject: Has anyone seen a physical therapist in Korea? Reply with quote

I have been some having some back pain and wanted to see a physical therapist to learn some exercises and proper way to move my spine.

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Redcap



Joined: 03 Jan 2010

PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My physical therapy consisted of a regimen of acupuncture, massage, and a couple of stretching exercises. At times, the treatment seemed better suited to extract state secrets than to effectively treat a sports injury. Nonetheless, I believe the treatment helped expedite my recovery.

If you haven't done so already, I recommend that you get a proper diagnosis before tracking down a physiotherapist. By so doing, you have a better chance of finding a treatment option that is appropriate for your specific injury.

Best of luck.
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Fat_Elvis



Joined: 17 Aug 2006
Location: In the ghetto

PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wooridul spine hospital in Cheongdam is excellent, and have a physical therapy section where they will teach you exercises.
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cdninkorea



Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I went to SKY Wellness Clinic in Itaewon after many years of seeing different doctors for my back pain. The doctor there diagnosed the cause as muscle imbalances (and took photos of my posture to prove it to me), had me do a bunch of corrective exercises over the course of 10 sessions, and I've been pain-free for over a year (I still have do the exercises, since the imbalances were the result of athletics I do). It's not cheap; 10 one hour sessions was 800,000 won, but it was worth it.
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andrewchon



Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Location: Back in Oz. Living in ISIS Aust.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've had a muscle pull in my buttocks. Treatment covered by the insurance was lying on mattress and get punched by them mad balls for 20 minutes for three days. It worked.
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