What is physical therapy?

is a program of treatments, exercise, and education developed for your specific needs to help you regain strength and increase mobility.

Candidates are, but not limited to, people with:
¤ Low back and neck pain
¤ Rotator cuff impingement and shoulder pain
¤ Hip, knee, ankle and foot problems
¤ Sprains and strains of all joints
¤ Sciaticia/piriformis syndrome
¤ Headaches
¤ Patellofemoral pain syndrome
¤ Bursitis
¤ Plantar fasciitis
¤ Elbow pain, including lateral and medical epicondylitis
¤ Neurological impairments
¤ Gait abnormalities
¤ Vestibular balance disorders
¤ Bladder incontinence
¤ Lymphedema

Post-op conditions include, but are not limited to:
¤ Rotator cuff repair
¤ Total joint replacement
¤ Video arthroscopy of shoulders and knees
¤ Vertebral fusions, laminectomies, discectomies

The benefits are:
¤ Improved strength and endurance
¤ Increased mobility
¤ Decreased pain
¤ Increased knowledge of injury and musculoskeletal system

Our program begins with:
You meeting one-on-one with a licensed Physical Therapist to determine your treatment recommendations and goals in conjunction with your referring physician's order. A personalized program of exercise and/or treatment is developed to meet your specific needs. The carefully monitored program may include the following:

          ¤ Hands-on manual therapy
          ¤ Therapeutic exercise
          ¤ Modalities, such as:
        
              ¤ Ultrasound
              ¤ Electrical stimulation
              ¤ Hot/Cold packs
              ¤ Paraffin

              You will also receive a home exercise program developed to complement the rehabilitation sessions.

Getting started is easy. All we need is a referral/order along with a history and physical from your physician.

Your first visit will be an evaluation by a licensed Physical Therapist. You will need to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. We will be assessing your specific needs to develop your individualized treatment program.  Please allow at least one hour for your first visit.

Insurance coverage: Outpatient Physical Therapy is a benefit that is covered by specific insurance plans and Medicare.