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Evaluations by a licensed physical therapist include assessment of joint motion, stability, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance, and the ability to perform daily activities.
Patients receive individualized treatment plans, advanced hands-on therapy techniques, and evidence based protocols to achieve realistic rehabilitation goals. Methods of Treatment
Traditional Physical Therapy - This includes the use of electrical stimulation, ultrasound, moist heat therapy, cold therapy, and paraffin wax treatments to assist the patient in the healing process. For more detailed information on these specific treatments click here.
Manual Therapy - As the name implies this refers to the use of the “hands-on” treatment, which involves specialized techniques used by the therapist to accelerate healing and decrease pain. Examples include The McKenzie Method. "Mckenziemdt.org"
Injury Specific Exercises - This refers to the use of evidence based protocols specific to the injury sustained.
McKenzie Method - A philosophy of active patient involvement and education that is trusted and used by practitioners and patients all over the world for back and extremity problems. "Mckenziemdt.org"
Dry Hydrotherapy - Hydro massage is an unattended modality that provides relief from pain by jets of warm water to massage the soft tissues of the body. The heat and massaging action of the water work together to help improve circulation, relieve muscle tension and stiffness, release trigger points, increase range of motion, release pressure on nerves, and promote general relaxation. The patient lies completely clothed on the surface of the table. Just under the surface is a mattress filled with heated water. A pump propels the water toward the patient through three patented hydro-jets. The pressure of the water against the patient’s body provides very effective deep tissue massage. "Sidmar.com"
HIVAMAT 200 Deep Oscillation - This is a novel, patented principle of therapy, which is based on the effects of an electrostatic field. It opens up unique possibilities of application, which is why it is used with great success in various medical and therapeutic fields. It is a unique therapy method for acute trauma, surgery, and sports injuries. "Physiomed.com"
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