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At Physicians Physical Therapy Service rehabilitation always begins with a careful and complete evaluation by our licensed physical therapist which will help them identify the physical deficits which are contributing to a loss of function and/or increased pain. This evaluation helps the therapist choose a strategy to correct each specific problem, and is designed for the individual patient. A therapist may employ specialized exercise, therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, traction, or electrical stimulation, for example, and/or hands-on techniques to stretch, strengthen, or mobilize tissue and joints. The patient's personal goals, such as returning to work, sports, or simple, daily activities are our physical therapists number one priority.

Physicians Physical Therapy Service understands the importance of keeping the referring physician/employer constantly informed of the patient's progress. Open communications with the physician/employer, therapist, and patient is critical in obtaining the goals of complete rehabilitation.

Physicians Physical Therapy Service is in the process of upgrading their current highly secured, HIPAA compliant practice management system to a state of the art, electronic medical record product. Our vision is to communicate effectively, efficiently and responsibly with our referring physician/employer.

WHAT WE DO

Physicians Physical Therapy Service specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation. The variety of diagnoses treated includes virtually any injury/disorder affecting the musculoskeletal system.

Below are listed some of the more common diagnoses treated, a list of various dysfunctions typically associated with the diagnoses, and a description of techniques, modalities, and procedures utilized by physical therapists at Physicians Physical Therapy Service.

Most Commonly Treated Diagnoses
Spinal
Extremity
Post-Surgical
  • Low back pain with or without sciatica
  • Cervical pain with or without radiculopathy
  • Herniated disc (any spinal location)
  • Degenerative disc disease (any spinal location)
  • Degenerative joint disease (spinal or extremity)
  • Nerve impingements (disc, spur, etc.)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Pregnancy and post-partum back pain
  • Sprains & Strains
  • Osteoporosis
  • Post Fracture
  • Tendonitis (any anatomical location)
  • Bursitis (any anatomical location)
  • Impingement syndrome
  • Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
  • Muscular strains (any location)
  • Ligamentous sprains (any location)
  • Post fracture / immobilization
  • Patellofemoral dysfunction
  • Plantar Faciitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Overuse
  • Spinal fusion
  • Laminectomy/Discectomy
  • ACL/PCL
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Bankart repair
  • Various tendon repairs
  • Capsulotomy
  • Sub-acromial decompression
  • Labral repair
  • Menisectomy
  • Total joint replacement

Typical Dysfunction
Decreased range of motion, strength, and endurance (cardiovascular or muscular), diminished balance, poor body mechanics, decreased proprioception/coordination, edema, pain, spasm, altered gait, postural difficulties, and difficulty with normal daily activity.

Assessments
Comprehensive individual assessment to determine the reason for dysfunction and determine the optimal treatment.

Procedures
  • Therapeutic Exercise - Specialized programs to address specific strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, proprioceptive and coordination deficits.
  • Joint Mobilization - a variety of techniques involving the application of pressure to facilitate an increase in motion and/or proper alignment of a joint (spinal or extremity)
  • Manual Therapy/Muscle Energy Techniques - the selective use of passive and active soft tissue tension to facilitate an Increase in motion and/or proper alignment of a joint (spinal or extremity)
  • Biofeedback - visual or auditory feedback to facilitate an improvement in muscular contraction or relaxation.
  • Massage - techniques to degrade scar, promote relaxation, decrease pain, and increase tissue elasticity.
Modalities
  • Ultrasound - decreases pain, increases tissue elasticity, degrades scar, increases cellular activity, and increases circulation.
  • Electrical Stimulation (various types) - decreases pain, increases circulation, and decreases edema.
  • TENS Unit - home electrical stimulation unit designed to provide pain relief only.
    Iontophoresis - system of medication delivery to focal regions using electrical current (most often used to deliver anti-inflammatory medication).
  • Phonophoresis - the use of the mechanical properties of ultrasonic waves to deliver medication to focal regions (most often used to deliver anti-inflammatory medication).
  • Traction - applied to the cervical or lumbar spine to decompress spinal segments or discs.
  • Moist Heat Packs - decreases pain, promotes muscular relaxation, and is used for pre-exercise warm up.
  • Ice Packs/Ice Massage - decreases pain and decreases inflammation.
 
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