Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Park Ridge

Products And Services

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  Amputee Specialist

  These physical therapists specialize in the rehabilitation of amputees. There are many different ways that a physical therapist can help an amputee, such as, range of motion exercises, prevention of contractures, swelling and compression issues, pain management, and functional recovery. Amputee Specialists will also educate you on how to walk with crutches or a walker properly. Pain management is a crucial aspect of an amputee’s recovery. Pain can be managed by an electrical TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit, manual therapy, which includes massaging or the manipulation of joints, and lastly desensitization. The Amputee Specialist will work directly with your physician to determine the best plan of care to help you reach your activity goals.

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  Aquatic Therapy

  Many physicians and PTs recommend aquatic physical therapy as part of the initial plan of care for low back pain or leg and hip impairments that are severe enough to make weight bearing difficult. Later the patient can progress to land based therapy and a return to normal activities of daily living. Exercising in a pool has many benefits: Permits very gentle exercise Allows patients with weight bearing restrictions to start exercising sooner Allows patient with balance difficulties to exercise confidently Minimizes risk of injury when starting an exercise program

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  Back Therapy

  Those suffering from lower back pain are usually referred to a course of physical therapy. This type of rehab can be done as an alternative to back surgery which can be extensive and may lead to lengthy recovery periods. Back/Lumbar stability is mostly dependent on strengthening the core muscles of the body (abdominal, lower back muscles). The abdominal muscles provide initial anterior (frontal) support to the spine, while the lower back muscles provide posterior (back) support. Creating a strong “belt” around the spine relieves stress on the discs and joints. Team Rehabilitation has many back specialists operating out of numerous clinics. There are various approaches to physical therapy on the back, which include Passive and Active physical therapy. Passive PT include treatments of heat, ice or electrical stimulation. Active PT focuses on the physical aspect of therapy, which includes lumbar-specific exercises and stretches. Team Rehab physical therapists combine approaches to achieve each patient’s goals.

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  Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

  Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT) is an exercise-based program used to induce strength and hypertophy responses in working muscle at low resistive loads to reduce vascular inflow and completely occlude venous outflow in the limb. Traditional resistance training guidelines recommend that individuals lift loads greater than 65% of a 1-repetition maximum over 12-16 weeks to obtain strength and hypertophy gains. Unfortunately, persons recovering from surgery or injury, athletes in a competitive season and the elderly may not be candidates for higher load training. BFRT has become a novel training method for these individuals to obtain similar gains as high intensity training utilizing significantly lower loads. Studies have shown improved muscle endurance in 1/3 the time, improved muscle protein synthesis in the elderly, and improved strength and hypertophy after surgery.

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  Chronic Inflammatory Diseases/Lyme Disease

  Lyme Disease is a vector borne disease in which bacteria Borellia Bugdorferi infiltrates body tissues and causes internal destruction. There are acute and chronic stages of the disease and treatments vary from antibiotics to herbals and alternative therapies. Patients are usually not “cured” unless it is effectively eradicated in the acute phase. Children are at the highest risk of contracting Lyme disease and are more vulnerable to central nervous system infections. Lyme disease has been called “The Great Imitator” and can be mistaken for ALS, MS, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism and other difficult-to-diagnose multi-system illnesses. We offer a unique and structured program providing physical therapy services for patients with Lyme Disease and Associated Inflammatory conditions which will educate, empower and facilitate optimal health and wellness.

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  Craniosacral Therapy

  A system of alternative medicine intended to relieve pain and tension by gentle manipulations of the skull regarded as harmonizing with a natural rhythm in the central nervous system and using therapeutic touch to manipulate the synarthrodial joints of the cranium. A practitioner of cranial-sacral therapy may also apply light touches to a patient’s spine and pelvis.

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  Disability Evaluation

  A Disability Evaluation determines the degree of physical and mental impairment one suffers after injury. The diagnosis is applied to legal qualifications for benefits and income under disability insurance. It is also used to determine eligibility for Social Security and Workers’ Compensation benefits. Team Rehab can provide objective, functional outcome measures so you can make a more accurate decision on disability for your patients/clients.

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  dorsaVi Movement/Muscle Sensors

  The dorsaVi Movement Suite uses revolutionary wireless, wearable sensors to objectively measure exactly how you move. These are the same sensors that elite sports trainers are using with Olympians and professional athletes to measure range of motion, acceleration and muscle activity. By recording data at 200 frames per second, the dorsaVi Movement Suite provides our team with visual, easily interpreted data to assess your technique and movement for performance analysis and muscle re-education. The dorsaVi Movement Suite’s sensors adhere to the skin using low irritant, disposable adhesive pads. There are two different types of sensors that have tiny electronics built inside: Movement sensors and Muscle Sensors. The movement sensors are about the size of a small USB stick and can be placed on different parts of your body to record different movements to capture and quantify how you bend, twist, and move. These sensors send the data wirelessly to pager-sized Recording and Feedback Device (RFD) that talks to software on our computers. The system also allows us to videotape you so that we can show you what’s happening with the data when you move in a certain way. The dorsaVi Movement Suite can be used to do quick in-clinic assessments as well as providing immediate visual feedback for movement retraining. In addition, unlike a bio-mechanics lab, the dorsaVi Movement Suite also has the capability to monitor your movements outside the clinic environment.

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  Dry Needling

  Functional Dry Needling, sometimes called Trigger Point Dry Needling, is a manual therapy technique that uses a thin needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate trigger points in muscular and connective tissue. Recent research shows that dry needling can cause rapid reductions in pain and improvements in range of motion. The researchers studied 17 patients. All patients’ neck pain began within 7 days of the start of the study. Half of the patients received trigger point dry needling treatment, and the other half received no treatment. The patients who received the dry needling had better results. Immediately after the treatment, their pain decreased by 33%. One week after the treatment, their pain was 66% less. Also, those patients treated with dry needling were better able to bend their heads forward and backward and to turn their heads toward the painful side of their necks. In the previous study, dry needling was used alone without other physical therapy interventions. Another study examined the use of dry needling in conjunction with exercise and other physical therapy interventions for proximal hamstring tendinopathy. This study found that dry needling gives similar improvements. Over 20 of Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapists have been trained and certified in dry needling. If you have problems with pain and mobility that may be traced to trigger points, talk to your doctor and see if he/she feels that dry needling is the right treatment for you.

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  Ergonomic Evaluation

  An Ergonomic Assessment is an evaluation of a work station and work environment utilizing ergonomic principles. It lists the risks of a work station and environment. Ergonomic Assessment also offers recommendations for minimizing the risks. It is a component of a Job Site Analysis.

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  Functional Capacity Evaluation

  A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a standardized evaluation of various tasks to determine one’s maximum physical capabilities and ability to return to the workplace. If the employee is unable to return to work, an FCE provides a prognosis and the occupational rehabilitation measures that may be possible. These may be job specific or generic. FCEs are used to assist in identifying any changes needed to an employee’s workload, and any modifications to their work environment. FCEs are needed to determine if an employee is able to resume working in a capacity “commensurate with his or her skills or abilities” before the disability or medical condition was diagnosed. An FCE usually takes from 2 to 4 hours, and are normally completed in 1 session.

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  Foot/Ankle Therapy

  Foot and ankle therapy focuses on the many different joints and muscles in these regions. Therapy can be prescribed for foot/ankle injuries or conditions/disorders. A plan of treatment can vary depending on the issue and goals set by the patient. Like most physical therapy, strengthening and stretching the muscles are a key component to stabilizing the joints in the foot and ankle. At Team Rehabilitation, our therapists will often treat foot injuries, such as plantar fasciitis, with ultrasound treatments. Commonly known as EPAT, these treatments are pain free and involve the use of ultrasound waves directed at the point of affliction. This helps rid the foot of internal scar tissue and supplant it with healthy tissue. Generating healthy tissue restores mobility and relieves pain. Another form of treatment many therapists at Team Rehab utilize is the combination of heat/ice and massaging the area of pain. Many PT sessions begin with a warm-up and/or heating pad to loosen the muscles in the foot/ankle. After these muscles are loosened, the physical therapist can then massage them to relieve the pain and increase blood flow to promote a successful recovery.

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  Golf Injuries

  Strength, flexibility and proper body mechanics all come into play if you’re going to swing a golf club and swing it well. Physical therapists at Team Rehabilitation do an assessment for golfers and develop an exercise plan for improvement. A certified Titleist Performance Institute physical therapist can help golfers get back to golfing after injury with specialized treatment plans. They will also help you reach your maximum performance goals in golf. Whether that be breaking 100 on the scorecard or reaching 100 MPH on your swing, they can get you there. These programs begin with a TPI physical screening to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses in mobility, stability, strength and power. Our therapists then begin training with a plan specifically designed for your body and swing.

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  Hand/Wrist/Elbow Therapy

  Hand/Wrist/Elbow Therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper limb. It is, in a sense, a merging of Occupational and Physical therapy that combines comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb with function and activity. Hand and wrist pain tremendously hinder everyday life. Don’t manage your life around this pain, let us help you! At Team Rehabilitation, we work directly with the patient and their physician to diagnose the injury and create the most beneficial treatment plan. We offer many different services to aid Hand/Wrist/Elbow issues, such as, custom splinting, Joint Protection and Energy Conservation training, manual therapy, scar tissue management, exercises that strengthen the surrounding muscles, and exercises that increase the range of motion. We treat but are not limited to diagnoses of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis/Golf Elbow, Tendon Repair, Fractures, Dupuytren’s Contracture, Trigger Finger, Arthritis, and Joint Arthroplasty.

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  Hip Therapy

  Many patients who have hip surgery will often be assigned physical therapy before and after the surgery. This aids the patient to a full recovery. Anyone experiencing hip pain may also be referred to physical therapy by a physician. Hip therapy involves managing/correcting symptoms and increasing hip mobility. Much like the knee, the hip is a major weight bearing joint, which is why hip arthritis is a commonly diagnosed problem. The hip is also prevalent in every day functional tasks. Having pain when you walk, sit or climb stairs makes normal tasks more difficult and impedes on your quality of life. All of Team Rehabilitation’s therapists start with an initial evaluation. The initial evaluation, open communication to your physician, and the goals you set all help form the treatment plan. Strengthening and stretching these muscles is an important aspect of hip therapy. As you establish strength, the hip becomes more stable. Our therapists also instruct the patient in range-of-motion exercises to increase hip mobility. Lastly, we create a personalized in-home exercise plan for each patient to aid in a faster recovery and encourage good habits to avoid future hip impairments.

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  Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

  Many therapists at Team Rehab are certified in a specialized form of therapy called Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). There are different tools that can be used for this type of therapy, such as Astym®, Graston Technique®, and Hawk Grips®. These are the names of the tools but are often referred to as the type of treatment. This therapy works fast to heal problems caused by scarring or tissues (muscle, ligament, tendon, or skin) that have not been able to heal properly. Team Rehab Therapists have had great success treating diagnoses like tennis elbow, golfers elbow, muscle strains, Achilles tendinitis and post-surgical scarring with IASTM. It can be performed to most any area of the body. IASTM is an extension of manual therapy. The physical therapist uses a set of specially designed tools to transfer pressure to the soft tissue, particularly on and around the area of the problem, and a specifically trained protocol is performed in a particular sequence that is unique to the IASTM technique. This treatment stimulates a healing response in muscle, tendon, and scars. Treatment usually takes 8-10 visits. Movement is encouraged and proper stretching activities are recommended for the areas to heal properly. IASTM delivers long-term results with short-term therapy and does not just treat the symptoms or hide a problem with a temporary solution. Instead, the IASTM process stimulates the body to regenerate healthy tissue while staying active.

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  Job Coaching

  Job Coaching is a job site assessment of a worker’s ability to apply proper body mechanics to the work setting. It helps initiate the worker’s ability to problem solve to keep a safe working environment for themselves and others. Job Coaching takes from 1 to 3 days, 1-4 hours per day.

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  Job Site Analysis

  A Job Site Analysis is an examination of the physical demands of a job, work environment and worker habits, to determine whether or not job modifications will allow for a successful return to work. An ergonomic assessment is also included. These are performed at the work site.

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  Kinesio Taping®/Rocktape®

  Kinesio Taping/Rocktape are therapeutic taping techniques that have been in use for many years to promote healing. These methods utilize a latex-free tape that is able to be worn for 3-5 days. The tape is strategically applied in order to ease pain, encourage the natural healing process of the body, stabilize & balance muscles and joints without restricting range of motion, and promote a reduction in the inflammation of an affected area. Because the tape is able to be left on for a few days, the benefits provided by manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization by your therapist are continued well after you leave the clinic. Kinesio Tape/Rocktape can to be applied in many ways to many areas and can be used to treat a wide variety of injuries and symptoms. By changing the shape, direction, and amount of stretch incorporated into the placement, your therapist can target your specific needs. Whether you are looking to reduce pain, lessen inflammation, promote circulation, prevent injury, or optimize performance, a certified taping practitioner can help.

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  Knee Therapy

  Physical therapy for the Knee is extremely common. Knee arthritis is the largest cause of chronic disability among U.S. adults over 65 years of age. The knee is comprised of the patella (kneecap) which connects the tibia (shin) and femur (thigh bone) with 4 different ligaments. Two of these ligaments are called the meniscus. The meniscus is known as the “shock absorber” of the knee and can be torn or worn down due to use and/or age. As physical therapy treatments become more advanced, research has shown that exercise and physical therapy can be as effective as surgery when dealing with knee arthritis and pain. Team Rehabilitation employs many knee specialists that can help you get back on your feet. With knee strengthening exercises and specific stretches in tandem with many other treatment approaches, Team Rehab will help you achieve the goals you seek. Whether that be walking up stairs without pain or getting back on your competitive playing field, we can help!

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  Lee Silverman Voice Treatments

  LSVT stands for Lee Silverman Voice Treatment. LSVT BIG was designed to address movement deficiencies in those that suffer from Parkinson’s Disease. Physical therapists work with patients to increase limb and body movement (“Get Big”). It is a complex and intensive treatment with evidence that has proven it to be successful. There is also another certification of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment. It is called LSVT LOUD. LSVT LOUD uses some of the same principles as BIG. LOUD is a form of speech therapy used for people suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. Published information supports LSVT LOUD in terms of vocal volume, intonation, and voice quality for those with Parkinson’s Disease. It increases vocal volume by activating the muscles in the larynx and performing specific speech exercises. The treatment does not teach patients to yell, but it trains them to use a healthy volume without strain.

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  Lymphedema Therapy

  What is it? Lymphedema is commonly recognized by significant swelling that occurs in one arm or leg. More specifically, it is defined as an abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid in between body cells (interstitial space), which can result in swelling of a body such as the arm, leg, face, neck, breast or the trunk. This can cause inflammation and reactive fibrosis (hardening), as well as other skin changes of the affected tissues. Why does it occur? The causes of lymphedema can be categorized as primary and secondary. Primary Lymphedema is the abnormal development of the lymphatic vessels at birth – which can be hereditary. Secondary Lymphedema is often caused by lymphatic vessel damage due to various conditions such as Filariasis (parasitic), Surgery and/or radiation, obesity and/or immobility, chronic venous insufficiency, cancer (malignant), trauma or infection. What are the symptoms? Swelling of a body part which can cause loss of anatomical contours. Asymmetrical swelling if symptoms are bilateral, tightness of the skin, pitting/indentation with pressure on swollen area, or discomfort/heaviness of a body part. How is it treated? If you have lymphedema or you are at risk of developing lymphedema, your doctor/oncologist may refer you to a physical therapist who has been specifically trained in lymphedema treatment/management. The goals of treatment is to reduce the risk of lymphedema occurence, reduce/maintain minimal swelling, reduce the risk of infection, and improve the ability to continue activities of daily living. Treatments would include patient education, manual lymph drainage, exercise, bandaging and fitting for a compression garment.

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  Neck/Cervical Therapy

  When there is pain in your neck, often doctors will prescribe physical therapy. The seven upper vertebrae of the spine are referred to as the cervical region, and this term can be interchanged with neck. Proper care and attention to this region is important, as it can potentially affect many different areas throughout the body. Symptoms such as, pain in the neck/between the shoulder blades, pain that runs down the arm, and/or tingling/numbness in the arm or fingers usually stem from an issue in the neck. Team Rehabilitation therapists will perform an initial evaluation to determine the source or sources of cervical pain and will develop a plan of treatment based on these results. Heat/cold treatments, deep tissue massages, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound treatments along with an exercise plan help to relieve pain and assist patients in recovery. Our therapists will also closely monitor your posture, the way you walk, stand, and sit to correct any abnormalities. Every day routines and movements can attribute to the pain you may experience in your neck.

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  Pediatric Physical Therapy

  At Team Rehabilitation, we employ an excellent team of Pediatric Therapists. Many of our therapists have over 25 years of experience in pediatrics. The atmosphere is fun and child-centered but kids of all ages are hard at work with the support and one-on-one attention of our physical therapists. No matter the diagnosis, we work with you, your child, and your physician to provide the highest quality of care. Conditions can be aided with the right treatments, specialized tools and a little bit of fun.

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  Pelvic and Abdominal Health

  Pelvic and abdominal physical therapy addresses various types of pelvic pain and dysfunction. Some of these conditions may include urinary incontinence (uncontrolled leakage of urine), pain during pregnancy or post-partum, and pain in pelvic muscles, joints, nerves or related soft tissues. Treatments are designed to decrease restrictions, improve strength and support of the pelvic floor and surrounding structures, educate patients about trunk pressures and body mechanics, and provide instruction on behavioral changes to optimize bladder and pelvic function. Americans of all ages suffer from pelvic related conditions that can be addressed with physical therapy. Be sure to ask about Pelvic Floor physical therapy and how it can benefit you.

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  Pelvic Wave Chair

  The Pelvic Wave Chair is an entirely non-invasive therapy that stimulates the musculature for the purpose of pelvic floor restoration and neuromuscular control for urinary incontinence. The underlying technology is called Extracorporeal Magnetic Innervation (ExMI). It is an FDA approved neuromuscular device that can stimulate pelvic floor tissue up to 4 inches in depth with no skin contact required.

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  Pilates

  Pilates-based physical therapy is a method to heal the body by using the therapeutic movements and techniques of Pilates as well as traditional physical therapy exercises. Pilates-based physical therapists usually use Pilates as their main exercise. Instead of traditional exercise equipment, some physical therapists use Pilates equipment. Pilates are performed to strengthen your back, pelvic floor, hips, thighs, as well as your core. This type of physical therapy can also promote healthy breathing techniques and improve your balance.

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  REACT Table

  The REACT Table is a non-invasive, neuromuscular therapy. REACT is a world-class muscle stimulation system that is setting a new standard in athletic training, recovery and performance. The REACT Table’s core technology is a high-powered bio-electric magnet that can non-invasively reach nerves, tendons, and muscle tissue up to 4 inches in depth. When activated, REACT’s magnetic field contracts the targeted muscle tissue at a depth and rate controlled by the therapist.

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  Running Injuries/Video Running Analysis

  Whether you are an experienced runner or someone who is just getting back into shape, running injuries occur quite often. Any lingering pain while running should mean a visit to your physician or physical therapist. Physical therapy for running injuries focus on increasing the muscles surrounding the injury. It can also include manual therapy such as massaging and stretching the affected area. These exercises involve stability balls, resistance bands and body weight exercises. Another crucial aspect of physical therapy for these type of injuries is range of motion exercises. When a running injury happens, it is very easy to begin to favor the other side of your body. This creates running form issues which can lead to other problems down the road. Physical therapists will confirm that their patient has a correct running form after injury. Video running analysis involves filming a patient running on a treadmill and utilizing a software program that allows us to slow down the running gait, frame by frame, and pause the video at significant points of the running cycle. With this, our therapists are able to point out faulty mechanics using drawing tools, zooming, etc. and compare them to good mechanics. We can also compare the good and bad side by side. The “good” mechanics come from available research which identify those at risk for injury due to poor form. Surprisingly, problems can be found all the way up the chain including issues with spinal rotation and arm swing. Team Rehab can then utilize this information to provide recommendations for changing a patient’s running form and also modify the treatment program to identify impairments such as a tight or weak region of the body. Issues we typically see are cadence (how many times your feet hit the ground per minute), stride length, location of foot strike, hip drop, trunk rotation, and arm swing.

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  SAEBO

  SAEBO is a company that manufactures upper limb rehabilitation equipment for those suffering from impaired mobility and function. Patients suffering from neurological disorders, such as a stroke, have seen a lot of success using SAEBO equipment. SAEBO Reach is some of the equipment that Team Rehabilitation therapists utilize. It positions the wrist and fingers into extension in preparation of grasping an object. When the object is dropped, SAEBO Reach aids the patient in reopening the hand.

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  Schroth Scoliosis Management

  A 3-dimensional exercise approach for scoliosis in adolescents and adults to help strengthen and balance the trunk, pelvis, and to correct inequities of the spine. The goal is to develop the inner muscles of the rib cage in order to change the shape of the upper trunk and to correct any spinal irregularities. The physical therapist will instruct the patient in specific exercises to straighten, centralize and de-rotate the spine with corrective breathing techniques.

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  Shoulder Therapy

  The shoulder is comprised of the humerus (upper arm bone), the scapula (shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collar bone) with many different ligaments that lend support to each bone. The shoulder is a tremendously movable joint and with that mobility comes the increased risk of injury. Throwing, swimming, and even poor posture can attribute to chronic shoulder pain. Shoulder pain can also arise without reason or specific injury-based event. In some cases, shoulder pain is increased when a patient is reaching or extending their arm. Our physical therapists at Team Rehabilitation help address shoulder injuries with strengthening and stretching the surrounding muscles. A crucial aspect of shoulder therapy are range-of-motion exercises. At the initial evaluation, our therapists will measure your range of motion with a goniometer. With this data, we work with the patient on an individual level to increase that range. Our therapists will also construct an in-home exercise program which should be closely followed for a full recovery. Strengthening the muscles in the shoulder provides this joint the support it needs to prevent future injuries.

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  Spinal Mobilization/Manipulation

  Spinal Manipulation can as be referred as spinal manipulative therapy. Spinal Manipulation combines moving, massaging and exercising joints in order to relieve pressure, reduce inflammation, and increase nerve functionality. This type of therapy is generally used to treat the back, neck, shoulders, or if a patient is suffering from chronic headaches. Physical therapists often use a controlled sudden jolt to a specific joint while the body is positioned in a certain way. The high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) technique is widely used among physical therapists and chiropractors, as it is one of the oldest and effective Spinal Manipulation techniques.

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  TeleRehab

  Telehealth or as we call it, TeleRehab, refers to the practice of caring for patients remotely, when the Physical or Occupational Therapist and patient are not physically present with each other. This service enables the distribution of health-related services via electronic information and telecommunication technologies. It allows long-distance patient and therapist contact, care, advice, reminders, education, intervention, monitoring and even remote admissions. Basically, it makes it possible for therapists to treat patients whenever needed and wherever the patient is, by using a computer or smartphone. Modern technology has enabled Therapists the ability to consult patients by using HIPAA compliant video-conferencing tools. This technology has the potential to improve the quality of health care and to make it accessible to more people.

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  Throwing Injuries

  Throwing can put extremely high stress on your shoulder and arm, which is why Throwing injuries are common. These injuries can take place in athletes as well as those that perform manual labor. Physical therapists work with their patients to repair their range of motion and strengthen the muscles in the shoulder and arm. One common technique to treating Throwing injuries is to strengthen the muscles in the front of your shoulder to relieve stress and heal the shoulder muscles in your back that receive the most stress in a throwing motion.

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  Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder

  Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is pain in the jaw joint that can be caused by a variety of medical problems. The TMJ connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull (temporal bone) in front of the ear. Certain facial muscles that control chewing are also attached to the lower jaw. Physical Therapy treatments may include ultrasound, moist heat and ice, along with exercises to strengthen the jaw muscles.

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  Vestibular

  Vestibular therapy is used to combat the effects of vestibular disorders, such as, vertigo, dizziness, visual and balance issues. Secondary effects of vestibular disorders include nausea, fatigue, and a lack of concentration. Vestibular Therapy is done to reduce these primary and secondary effects. The physical therapist analyzes the patient evaluation, along with the patient’s goals and creates a customized exercise plan. After the first few visits, it is important for Vestibular Therapy patients to implement a home exercise plan provided by their physical therapist. Home exercise plans help to ensure that the patient is reaching the goals they set.

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  Women’s Health

  Women’s Health physical therapy helps with those that suffer from problems with sexual intercourse, urination, fertility, pre-pregnancy recovery, post-pregnancy recovery, and cancer recovery. Effects of these conditions include chronic constipation, chronic coughing, pelvic pain, muscle tension, and urinary/bowel incontinence. Exercises used to treat these conditions include pelvic strengthening, manual therapy, posture techniques and patient education. Pre and post-pregnancy therapy is an important part of pregnancy recovery. Stretching your hip muscles, strengthening pelvic floor muscles, and correcting your posture all contribute in pregnancy recovery. Our physical therapists work with patients on a personal and confidential level to provide the best form of Women’s Health physical therapy possible.

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  Work Conditioning

  Work Conditioning is a comprehensive program that focuses on “total body” reconditioning with instruction of body/lifting mechanics, pain management and nutrition. It includes work simulation of the functional movement patterns associated with the job the patient will return to. Work Conditioning includes exercise only in order to get the patient back to work to a job to be determined. This course is generally done daily for 2 to 4 hours and 3 to 5 times a week. The goal is to progress the patient to 5 times a week.