Care Provided
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Concierge Services - Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is provided in the comfort of your home, office or gym. A massage table, floor mat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and exercise equipment will be provided. All you need to do is come with the will and motivation to get better.
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What to expect on your first day
On your first day of physical therapy, a thorough evaluation will be performed to assess pain level, range of motion restrictions, muscle weakness, muscle tightness, balance deficits, gait deviations and impaired function. Based on your evaluation, an exercise program will be designed specifically to your needs. A home exercise program will be provided to you on the first day of therapy via an online platform called Medbridge. You will be able to view all exercise videos and patient education on this online platform. You can begin your road to recovery on day 1.
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Physical Therapy Sessions
• All sessions include manual treatment (massage, stretching & mobilizations).
• Ultrasound and electrical stimulation will be provided as prescribed by your M.D.
• Therapeutic exercises will be tailored to each client’s needs.
• All sessions incorporate exercises and activities that help reach the client’s personal and functional goals.
• Skilled gait training is provided for those clients that have had surgical procedures, bone fractures or neurological involvement.
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Telehealth
Telehealth services are provided for those clients that may require care but are not accessible through home visits. Telehealth visits are a safe way to deliver care while keeping our clients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sports Medicine
Sports are a very important part of many people’s lives. It is my goal to make sure you safely return to the sport of your choice whether it may be soccer, tennis, squash, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, running or dance. Balance, core stabilization, flexibility and strength must all be intact to achieve your sports related goals. Agility, coordination and power are other important skills that need to be assessed in making sure clients reach their optimal performance.
Learning lifelong skills, drills and exercises that will help to maintain strength and flexibility is a vital part of your physical therapy treatment. Whether you are a child, adolescent or elderly individual….everyone can learn from their physical therapy experience. My goal is to teach you how to become a stronger, faster, more powerful and injury-free athlete. Making sure you are able to play your favorite sport for a lifetime is what I want all my clients to achieve! Transform that frustration into motivation. Now is the time to learn how to become a better athlete!
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Spine PT
All patients receive a mechanical evaluation of the spine. The spine consists of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. The cervical spine evaluation always involves a thorough investigation of the shoulder girdle complex. The lumbar spine evaluation always involves a thorough investigation of the pelvis & hip joint. The shoulder and hip joints directly affect the spine. Any strength deficits, muscle tightness or joint restrictions at either joints must be addressed to successfully abolish back pain.
Poor posture and poor body mechanics can be direct causes of spinal pain. An ergonomic assessment is performed with all spine pain patients. Proper recommendations and adjustments to sitting posture and body mechanics are necessary for patients with spinal pain.
Endurance re-training of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar para-spinals and core muscles are essential in improving overall function and decreasing pain.
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Orthopedic PT
Evaluation and treatment of each post-operative patient is given personalized care which includes close communication with the surgeon regarding precautions, contra-indications and specific protocols related to the procedure performed. Post-surgical procedures include: cervical spine fusion, lumbar fusion, cervical & lumbar discectomy, rotator cuff repair, shoulder labral repair, total shoulder replacement, total hip replacement, total knee replacement, ACL reconstruction and meniscectomy.
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Athletic Performance
Every sport has their specific injury risk. Sports such as baseball have common shoulder and elbow injuries such as labral tears, rotator cuff strains and lateral /medial epicondylitis. With sports like soccer, the most common injuries are patella-femoral pain syndrome, ACL tears and meniscal tears. There are also certain injuries that are gender biased. Adolescent girls have higher frequency of certain knee injuries which should be considered when evaluating them. In evaluating the client, special attention will be given to the joints and muscles which are at most risk with their sport. Investigating the stresses that are involved with certain sports is vital in getting clients back to their activity safely. Strength, power, endurance and agility are all areas that must be evaluated before returning to sports. Together, we will make sure you get back to the sport you love.
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Injury Prevention
The best way to prevent a back injury is learning what movements to avoid. Your evaluation and treatment will include an analysis of your work or home activities. Learning the proper way of sitting, lifting, bending and reaching is vital in preventing future injuries.
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Workplace Solutions or Ergonomics
With increasing computer use in our daily routine, knowing how to properly sit has become increasingly important in avoiding back injuries. Evaluation of the workstation and recommending adjustments & ergonomic tools will be provided to clients in order to prevent spine injuries.
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Balance Training & Fall Prevention
According to the CDC, more than one out of four elderly (65 & older) people fall each year. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. Balance training and fall prevention is vital in preventing future injuries like fractures, dislocations and head injuries.
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Post Discharge Exercise Program
On your last day of therapy, you will receive a summary of all your exercises via the online portal - Medbridge. Here you will find customized videos of your exercises and educational material on preventing future injuries.