Our Work
We have been serving our patients with Orthopedic conditions for over 2 years now. While providing appropriate treatment to the patients, we also understand their need of safety and comfort. We are committed to ensuring that the patient recovers completely and is satisfied with the treatment.
Preparing for Physical Therapy
When you are preparing for physical therapy, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you have a positive experience. First, ask questions before choosing a physical therapist. Some PTs are clinical specialists; finding one who specializes in treating your specific problem can help. You should ask about insurance coverage, cancellation or no-show policy, and what you should wear to your PT appointment. Your physical therapist should work with you to set specific goals, so be prepared to tell your physical therapist exactly what you hope to achieve during therapy. If you don't understand a specific treatment that is occurring during your PT sessions, please ask. Your relationship with your physical therapist should feel like a therapeutic alliance, with both of you working together to achieve specific goals.
Evaluation
When you first visit a physical therapist, he or she will evaluate and assess your overall condition. He or she may take specific measurements to gather information about your illness or injury. Impairments typically measured may include:
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Strength
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Range of motion
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Flexibility
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Balance
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Joint mobility
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Neurological function
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Pain
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Cardiac function
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Pulmonary function
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Overall functional mobility
After gathering information about your injury or illness, your PT will make a diagnosis of your condition and can offer strategies to help you move better and feel better. He or she will discuss your goals for physical therapy and work with you to develop a treatment plan for your rehab.
What to Expect During Treatments
Physical therapists use many different techniques to help you decrease pain and stiffness, improve motion and strength, and improve mobility. Physical agents such as heat, ice, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation may be used. Manual techniques are often used to help improve mobility. Therapeutic exercise is often used by physical therapists to help people gain a range of motion, increase strength, and improve function. Patient education about a condition or illness is paramount to the practice of physical therapy, and therapists may use charts, models, and diagrams to help you understand your prognosis. You may also be suggested some exercises to do at home.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a complementary and alternative medicine that involves the use of spinal manipulation and other manual therapies to treat musculoskeletal disorders, such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Chiropractors believe that misalignments in the spine can interfere with the body's nervous system and cause pain and dysfunction. While physiotherapy and chiropractic have some similarities in terms of their focus on musculoskeletal health and function, they differ in their approaches and techniques. Chiropractors primarily use manual therapy techniques, such as spinal manipulation, to treat musculoskeletal conditions. Both physiotherapy and chiropractic can be effective forms of treatment for musculoskeletal conditions, and the choice of which approach to use will depend on the patient's specific needs and preferences. It is important for patients to speak to their healthcare provider to determine which approach is best for them.
