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We now have TWO providers who have completed the LSVT Big certification for the management of Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions!
How can a physical therapist help?
We've conducted extensive consumer research through nationwide focus groups and one-on-one telephone interviews. We learned that consumers, your patients, are really looking for three things:
- improved mobility and motion,
- an alternative to surgery and,
- to reduce the need for prescription medications, when possible.
Here's how a physical therapist can help your patients achieve these goals:
Motion is essential to your patients' quality of life. Whether it is an everyday task such as emptying the dishwasher, a sports activity like golf, or an essential activity such as performing their job, a physical therapist can help your patient experience improved mobility and function. Physical therapists also help prevent injuries and promote a healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
While surgery can be the best course of treatment for certain diagnoses, there is evidence to indicate that physical therapists can offer an alternative. Considering conservative options to surgery is a hallmark of good care. Physical therapy is one of these options for many individuals.
When there is a need for surgery, physical therapists can enhance the outcome both before and after surgery. Additionally, for those individuals whose health conditions prevent surgery from being an option, physical therapists can be invaluable in helping them improve or maintain the quality of their lives.
A physical therapist can help patients control pain, often reducing the need for long-term use of medications. Studies reveal that individuals who receive physical therapy experience greater improvement in function with less pain. While recognizing that medication is an essential component in the management of many acute and chronic conditions, physical therapists can provide an alternative to the long-term use of medications for the management of pain and certain other health conditions.
The following are health conditions commonly seen by physical therapists:
Arthritis
Back pain
Balance
Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Children's motor development and function
Concussion Management
Dislocations
Fractures
Hand injuries
Headaches
Joint Replacement Surgery
Musculoskeletal disorders
Neurological Conditions
Osteoporosis
Parkinson's Disease
Sports injuries
Stroke
Traumatic brain injury
Wellness
Our office in Shenandoah is now able to provide you with wellness programs, allowing you to become aware of, take responsibility for, and make choices that directly contribute to your own well being. In other words, if you express an interest in maintaining an active exercise program, we can offer you consultation and monitoring by our physical therapy staff.
For a small monthly fee, we will provide you with access to our staff, facility and equipment to perform exercises at YOUR pace. We even offer senior citizen discounts! Please call our office for monthly fee details.
*If you are a current or returning client, we will waive your Initial Consultation Fee ($25.00 savings)
Please be aware that we will perform basic health screening prior to beginning your wellness program. For your safety, we may refer you to your primary care physician for a general physical, if necessary.
Wellness clients are subject to scheduling. For more details, please call our offices:
Shenandoah (570) 462-1015