Our therapists are experts and can assist you. Please call for an appointment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We offer a number of services to provide you the best care possible. Fitness Conditioning Program Hand Therapy Industrial Rehabilitation Lymphedema Care and Management Neurological Rehabilitation Pediatric Rehabilitation Orthopedic Physical Therapy Pre-Natal & Post-Partum Care Spinal Rehabilitation Sports Physical Therapy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fitness Conditioning Program The therapist's approach to getting and staying in shape. The targeted program helps the inactive or underactive prepare for increased physical exertion, including home exercise, by teaching the proper way to condition muscles. At the end of your program you will be able to safely continue your exercise routine at home, in the gym, or outside. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hand Therapy Because of the unique structure, anatomy and functional requirements of the hand, specialized training is necessary for proper rehabilitation. Hand rehabilitation is truly a subspecialty of orthopedics. Physical Therapists and physicians work closely to be sure appropriate intervention is being rendered for the specific surgical intervention you have received. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Industrial Rehabilitation Program entails job specific exercises that help an employee regain pre-injury competence, increase endurance, and help reduce the likelihood of repetitive movement injury. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lymphedema Care and Management Lymphedema, , also known as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system. See here for more details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphedema CDT is the most successful treatment for chronic extremity lymphedema. Post mastectomy lymphedema and other related conditions respond extremely well to this gentle, non-invasive and highly effective therapy. CDT is sometimes referred to as Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP) or Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy. CDT consists of the following four steps: 1. Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) MLD is a very gentle manual treatment which improves the function of the lymphatic system throughout the body. In the 1930’s, the techniques of MLD were first introduced by Dr. Emil Vodder, PhD, MT, from Denmark. MLD is becoming widely recognized in the United States as a treatment for many pathologies, including post surgical swelling, post traumatic edema (e.g. sports injuries), migraine headache, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. MLD is further used to promote general relaxation and for cleansing (detoxification) of the skin and superficial fascia. In lymphedema therapy, MLD is used to re-route the lymph flow around blocked areas into healthy lymph vessels which drain into the venous circulation 2. Compression Therapy Compression therapy through the use of multi-layered bandages increases the tissue pressure and is applied between treatments to prevent the re-accumulation of evacuated edema fluid. Compression therapy also increases the efficiency of the muscle and joint pump and is used until the limb is sufficiently decongested and ready to be fitted for compression garments. 3. Exercises Remedial exercises, with the bandages in place, are performed to activate the muscle and joint pumps of the affected extremity. This results in an increase in lymphokinetic activity and, over time, in further reduction of the swollen limb. 4. Skin Care Skin care and general hygiene are essential to eliminate bacterial and fungal growth either of which can cause repeated attacks of cellulitis or erysipelas. Infections are very common complications of lymphedema, therefore, the importance of meticulous skin and nail care is taught. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neurological Rehabilitation Neurological rehabilitation involves injuries, disease, and problems related to the central nervous system. In physical therapy the goal is to achieve maximal, independent level of function through strengthening, range of motion, coordination and balance training as well as functional activities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pediatric Rehabilitation Pediatric rehabilitation refers to rehabilitation of children to age 18 with neurological disease, injuries or conditions. It requires special training to assess a wide variety of problems such as muscle weakness, muscle tightness, balance, and coordination issues, somatosensory integration, motor planning and more. These issues must be addressed in physical therapy in a form of play, as is age appropriate, to ensure the child's cooperation and interest. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orthopedic Physical Therapy Orthopedic rehabilitation encompasses a wide range of injuries and problems involving the joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and peripheral nerves. In physical therapy we work to resolve pain, limited motion, gait problems, weakness, loss of function, and to prevent recurrence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Natal & Post-Partum Care Being uncomfortable during and after pregnancy is normal. However, there are ways to reduce discomfort using proper body mechanics and patient/client aids. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spinal Rehabilitation Spinal rehabilitation refers to problems with your neck or back. Because of the unique structure of the spine and special problems related to this area, specialized training is necessary to ensure appropriate intervention. Because the majority of problems are mechanical, relating to specific activities, postures, and habits of the patient's and client's life style, a mechanical solution is necessary. A thorough evaluation will be performed to identify movements, positions, and activities that aggravate the condition as well as those that will decrease symptoms. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sports Physical Therapy Athletic injuries are essentially orthopedic injuries which have a sport specific component. Our goal for the athlete is to return the patient to the sport quickly, while preventing re-injuries through proper warm-up and training procedures. Our program is uncommonly effective, helping return patients to previous levels of sports activity through exercises for the trunk, upper, and lower extremities and back.