Physical Therapy 

What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy attempts to address the illnesses, or injuries that limit a person's abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.  Physical Therapists (also known as PTs) use an individual's medical history and perform an evaluation of the referred patient to help determine a diagnosis and establish a customized treatment plan of care.  

The Physical Therapy plan of care commonly includes specific exercises, manual therapy and manipulation prescribed to the patient who is assisted by a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).  Physical Therapy treatments may also include mechanical devices such as traction, education, physical agents which includes heat, cold, electricity, sound waves, radiation, assistive devices, prostheses, orthoses and other interventions. 

In addition, Physical Therapists work with patients to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles, providing services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. This includes providing therapeutic treatment in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors. 

What are the benefits of Physical Therapy?
When referred by your primary care physician, an individual can benefit from Physical Therapy.  Depending on the reason for treatment, the benefits of physical therapy include: 
  • Pain management with reduced need for opioids
  • Avoiding surgery
  • Improved mobility 
  • Recovery from traumatic injuries (motor vehicle accidents/work related injuries)
  • Recovery from cerebral vascular accident (CVA), transient ischemic attack (TIA) aka strokes, resulting in weakness or paralysis 
  • Fall prevention
  • Improved static & dynamic balance
  • Back, hip, knee, & other post orthopedic surgeries
  • Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Energy Conservation
Our outpatient physical therapy clinic offers specialized care and treatment for the following specialties: musculoskeletal, sports medicine, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, orthopedic related injuries-surgeries, women's health, and other forms of geriatric and pediatric treatments. 

Physical Therapy Services:
(Adults/Geriatrics)

Advanced Manual Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Balance Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Sports Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Customized Hands-On Therapy
Suspension Training
Prosthetic and Orthotic Training
Kinesio Taping
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder
Physical Therapy Wellness Program
And more...

What is Temporomandibular Joint disorder (TMJ)?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is a disorder of the jaw muscles and nerves caused by injury to the temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint is the connection between the jawbone and the skull. A doctor or dentist can prescribe physical therapy for TMJ disorder, and some insurance companies may cover it. Many oral surgeons also prescribe a regimen of physical therapy after TMJ surgery to regain function of the jaw.

Can Physical Therapy help with TMJ disorder?
Physical therapy commonly treat patients with TMJ disorder, both as a conservative treatment and after TMJ surgery. Physical therapy is a non-invasive treatment that aims to relax muscles, improve posture, and relieve jaw pain. At the first visit, the physical therapist will do a review of your medical history, including any surgical procedures. He or she will ask you to move the TMJ and will note any issues. This will allow the therapist to form a plan for your care. Many different treatment modalities can be performed by a physical therapist. There are several massage techniques for the muscles of the jaw that a physical therapist can perform to help decrease tension and pain. There is also a close relationship between the jaw and the neck, and performing manual therapy and stretching to the neck can help reduce muscle tension in both the neck and the jaw. Often, a combination of many treatments will be used. 

Physical Therapy Wellness Program:
Our physical therapy wellness program is an ancillary service open to our senior community as well as to those individuals who have completed a prescribed course of physical therapy. The purpose of our wellness program is to encourage our senior population to engage in a healthier lifestyle change in order to help achieve and preserve a higher quality of life. Our wellness program offers safe targeted exercises, functional movement advice, fall prevention, nutritional recommendations and much more! These are some of the benefits your traditional neighborhood gyms do not offer. 

Some of the benefits of participating in our PT Wellness Program:
  • Helps increase mobility, strength and balance
  • Helps reduce depression
  • Helps increase confidence of being independent
  • Our Physical Therapy staff can provide guidance on helpful exercises 
Seniors (over 65) and retired military only pay a monthly fee of $20.00. Non-Senior citizens monthly membership fee is $25.00. No contracts. Membership fee is paid in advance at the first of each month. We accept all major credit cards. Hours are Mon-Fri, 8a - 6p, Sat. 8a-2p and closed on Sunday. 

Did you know...
  • As a patient, you have the right to select the outpatient clinic where you would like to receive physical therapy?  By simply printing out the "Therapy Prescription" form and taking it to your primary care physician to complete and sign, we can evaluate you and create a customized treatment plan to help you get back on the road to recovery.  To access our "Therapy Prescription" form, just click below on "New Patient Forms" button and select the therapy prescription form.
  • If you are involved in an auto accident (whether at fault or not) and you have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, your auto insurance policy will cover any physical therapy treatment required.  Check with your auto insurance carrier today to see if you are covered under PIP.
  • If you are needing physical therapy treatment immediately, you can pay out of pocket while you wait approval from your health insurance carrier and once you have been approved you can then submit a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement...time is of the essence. 

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