Physical Therapy
Physical therapy, often abbreviated as “PT,” is a unique science and art that utilizes a wide variety of procedures to restore function to the body, reduce pain and help prevent future injury. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors. Physical therapists understand that functional movement is central to what it means to be healthy.
At the first visit, a patient undergoes an initial evaluation and an individualized plan of care is designed to meet the patient's specific rehabilitative needs. Under the supervision of a Rehab Services therapist, patient goals are established and treatment begins. Various physical therapy modalities may be utilized during treatment, including traction, electrical stimulation, whirlpool, ultrasound, ice and heat, as well as therapeutic exercise and manual therapy.
Rehab Services offers the following physical therapy services:
- Strength/endurance training
- Range of motion/flexibility
- Gait training and balance retraining
- Prosthetic training
- Burn and wound care
- Myofascial/joint mobilization of spine/extremities
- Ergonomics and injury prevention
Those who may benefit from physical therapy include those with:
- Neck pain and low back pain
- Arthritis in one or multiple joints
- Fractures and other orthopedic conditions
- Bowel or bladder incontinence
- Problems with balance or mobility
- Chronic fatigue and weakness
- Pre- and post-surgical conditioning and strengthening
- Cancer recovery
- Respiratory problems / poor cardiovascular endurance
- Knee, ankle and foot problems
- Shoulder, arm, hand and wrist problems, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and shoulder tendonitis
- Pre- and post-partum conditions
- Neuro-rehabilitation issues, such as post-stroke and spinal cord or head injury
- Wound care needs such as diabetic wounds and non-healing traumatic or post-surgical wounds
- Common sprains and muscle strains
- Work-related injuries such as repetitive motion injuries, slip and fall accidents and other trauma
- Sports-related injuries
- Fitness and wellness education needs including information about weight loss and prevention of osteoporosis