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Services At your first visit, a physical therapist will perform an evaluation and talk with you about your condition. The therapist then creates a physical therapy program based on your physician’s recommendations and the results of the evaluation. The therapist takes into account your expectations and goals, your age and physical abilities.
If you are in pain at your first visit, you should expect the physical therapist's goal is to provide a treatment that gives you immediate short-term pain relief. To achieve this, your therapist may provide electrical stimulation, ultrasound, manual therapy such as soft tissue mobilization, and cold packs. The therapist may also provide you with instructions in proper positioning to control your pain symptoms.  Exercise is almost always an important part of your program. You will usually exercise in our gym and we will give you exercises to do at home.
Following your first visit, your therapist will send a report to your physician regarding your evaluation and program plan. Before you return to your doctor, your therapist will send an updated report describing your progress in therapy. Each therapy session takes about one hour. If you are coming for knee, ankle, shoulder or spine rehabilitation, your session may take a little longer in order to carry out your exercise program. Common Conditions Treated at OCPT Physical therapy rehabilitation programs may include pre and/or post surgical rehabilitation for some of these conditions. Spine | ||||||
| Strains and Sprains
Degenerative Disc Disease Spondylolysis Spondylolisthesis Scoliosis Compression Fractures Osteoarthritis Headaches | |||||
Hip | ||||||
| Strains and Sprains
Osteoarthritis Groin Strain Fractures Hip Replacement | |||||
Shoulder | ||||||
| Adhesive Capsulitis
Rotator Cuff Tears Sprains and Strains Tendinitis Tendinosis Labral Tears Impingement Syndrome Repetitive Strain Injuries Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | |||||
Knee and Leg | ||||||
| Meniscal Tears
Ligament Injuries Fractures Anterior/Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tears Chondromalacia Tenditinis Plicae Syndrome Patellofemoral Syndrome Knee Replacement | |||||
Elbow, Wrist and Hand | ||||||
| Sprains and Strains
Fractures Tendinitis Repetitive Strain Injuries Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Trigger Finger Contusions | |||||
Ankle and Foot | ||||||
| Sprains and Strains
Achilles Tendinitis Ankle Tendon Rupture Fractures Plantar Fascitis Bunions Contusions Neuromas | |||||
Specific Components Of A Physical Therapy Session Modalities Modalities are used to reduce pain and inflammation. Common modalities used in physical therapy are: Hot Packs, Whirlpool, Cold Packs, Ultrasound, Low Level Laser Hot packs, whirlpool, cold packs, ultrasound and low level laser are heating and cooling and non-heating (photo therapy) agents that are used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and speed healing. Modalities such as these are used in physical therapy and are adjunct to rehabilitation programs. Electrical Stimulation Electrical stimulation is a method of treatment used to excite nerve and muscle tissue for the purposes of acute or chronic pain relief, neuromuscular reeducation and prevention of disuse muscle atrophy. Manual Therapy Manual therapy is a passive treatment technique that uses the therapist’s hands to move a mobile and/or immobile segment for the purposes of examination and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders such as muscle spasm, myofascial restriction and joint compression. Common techniques used in therapy are: Soft Tissue and Joint Mobilization | ||||||
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Joint Mobilization (Grades I, II, III) Cervical Traction Pelvic Traction Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Myofascial release |
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| In our physical therapy practice, exercise training is the cornerstone of success in rehabilitation. Almost all of our patients receive some form of exercise training. Exercise training is used to improve joint range of motion, strength, balance and endurance. Exercise helps relieve pain and improve function. Patients routinely receive home exercise instructions as part of their rehabilitation program.
Spine Stabilization Exercises Open and Closed Chain Rehabilitation Exercises Assistive Gym Exercises Manual Assistive Active and Resistive Exercises Proprioception Training Balance Training Endurance Training Functional Training and Lifting |
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