Physical therapy may be indicated prior to surgery to maximize joint motion and overall strength and endurance that will assist you in a quicker recovery post-operatively. Post-operatively, you will be seen by a therapist as soon as it is prescribed by the physician. Treatment goals will be to reduce the adverse effects of the surgery such as pain and inflammation as well as to restore normal movement, flexibility and function.
Orthopedic physical therapy includes treatment of the muscles and bones of the body that has been affected by injury or trauma. This includes sprains, strains, post fracture, post-surgery and repetitive injuries. The areas of the body include the neck and back as well the extremities.
Our program is designed to prevent injuries and boost sports performance for athletes of all ages and competition levels. Our Physical Therapist and assistant work as a team to address each athlete’s goals to improve athletic performance. Clients recovering from sports injuries, this program will minimize pain, enhance strength and enable them to return to sports as quickly as possible. Athletes will also be instructed in an exercise program that will help to reduce the potential for future injury.
Neurological disorders include Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s Disease, traumatic brain injury, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, autism, spina bifida, and others. Symptoms of these conditions can be treated, in part, by strengthening and stretching with exercises specific to the disorder.
Our Physical therapist specializes in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with movement/balance problems due to disease or injury of the nervous system. Physical therapists can help improve or restore mobility and balance that you need to move forward with your life.
Our Physical therapist is able to treat all auto accident clients including State of Michigan assigned claims as well as claims that are in litigations. We offer immediate appointments with minimal wait time.
Goals of physical therapy for clients that suffer from arthritis include improving the mobility and restoring the use of affected joints, increasing strength to support the joints, and maintaining fitness and the ability to perform daily activities.
The back is one of the most commonly injured parts of the body. The pain can come from your muscles, discs, joints, or pressure on a nerve. With specific treatments tailore to the client such a spinal stabilization and manual therapy, our physical therapist can help relieve pain and restore function.
Nerve pain and impingement include pinched nerves, tingling, numbness, and muscle spasms. Manual therapy is particularly useful for treating these conditions, including techniques such as mobilization and nerve gliding.
We are experts at creating a plan that is individualized to our clients and use treatment approaches to help restore function, deminish pain, and prevent disability. We use evidence based treatments in coordination with 12 years of hands on experience in helping our patients with restoration, maintenance, and advancement of optimum physical function.