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Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
You can choose where you do Physical
Therapy! Even when your Doctor wants you to go somewhere, you can make your own choice. If you are injured or have had surgery,
you have a choice as to where you complete your prescribed therapy. At Acquaro and Wakeman Chiropractic and Rehabilitation,
we have a Licensed Physical Therapist and two massage therapists. We provide one-on-one personalized rehabilitation programs,
including stretching and strengthening exercises, home exercise programs, and additional modalities for muscle relaxation
and recovery. We specialize in low back and neck rehabilitation using advanced technology and equipment for testing and strengthening.
We also treat balance disorders, a variety of neurologic and orthopedic disorders, and any and all pre and post surgical rehabilitation.
Additional conditions treated with Physical Therapy:
- Foot/Ankle: sprain/strain, arthritis, plantar
fasciitis, pre- and post surgical cases
- Knee:
sprain/strain, ACL injury and/ or repair, meniscus and cartilage damage, patella femoral syndrome, total knee replacement,
pre- and post surgical cases
- Hip: arthritis,
total hip replacement, IT band syndrome, sciatica, bursitis
- Shoulder:
rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, sprain/strain, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), subluxation, thoracic outlet syndrome,
surgical cases, bursitis
- Elbow: arthritis,
dislocation, sprain/strain, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Hand/Wrist:
carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, sprain/strain, fractures, pre- and post surgical cases
Why is Physical Therapy important?
- Determination of Medical Necessity
Through computerized Range of Motion testing, we can compare an individual to normative flexibility
values to determine if they are limited or hyper mobile. Manual strength testing is used to determine weakness, muscular imbalance
and instability. Strength, range of motion, endurance, speed, and overall work are some of the categories scrutinized.
- Feeling Good
Patients take an active role in recovery and in their rehabilitation process. This
attitude energizes their physical environment. By gradually strengthening the involved region, we develop better stabilization
of the torso or joint complex. We can improve muscle control and stability together with working on flexibility and muscle
endurance. Patients begin to enjoy life to the fullest by removing disabilities and improving their overall functioning in
activities of daily living.
- Prevention
of Relapses and other potential problems
You probably know someone who has
complained of the same recurrent condition on several occasions. One reason these individuals suffer from frequent flare-ups
is that although their pain may have subsided on prior episodes, chances are they were never strengthened to completely stabilize
the weak links or injured areas. Thus, a re-injury often occurs. We provide maximum strengthening and optimum health. By properly
healing, strengthening, stabilizing, and returning joint function to normal values, prevention of other potential
problems can be obtained. A weak back often leads to over compensation of the upper torso, or a shoulder deficiency can lead
to asymmetrical muscle imbalances and neck problems. Appropriate strengthening and increasing range of motion in a controlled
and isolated fashion is essential.
- Save
Money
Besides keeping people at their best, rehabilitation at our facility
can save you money. Just as brushing and flossing your teeth can prevent expensive dental work, physical therapy and rehabilitation
care can help avoid the expense of having to seek continued care for chronic conditions.
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