Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy is a form of health care that prevents, identifies, corrects, and alleviates acute or prolonged dysfunction of movement of an anatomic or physiologic origin. Disability and/or movement dysfunction may be due to injury or strain, or to the normal wear and tear of age leading to weak muscles and ligaments. Years of poor posture can also cause muscle disorders. The result is usually pain and restricted movement.

Begun in time, physical therapy can often prevent permanent damage and relieve pain and discomfort. If deterioration in a joint is neglected it might cause lifelong disability or even complete loss of function.

The Physical Therapist is trained to improve movement, function, relieve pain and expand mobility potential. Through evaluation and programs of treatment, physical therapists can help existing problems and provide preventative health care for people with a variety of needs.

General conditions which respond well to Physical Therapy

• Headaches
• Migraines
• TMJ- jaw, ear and facial pain
• Throat pain and swallowing difficulties
• Neck and Back Pain including:
  - strains and sprains
  - disc degeneration
  - scoliosis
  - sacroiliac dysfunction
• Sports injuries
• Work injuries
• Motor vehicle accident injuries
  
• Posture problems
  
• Pain
  
• Sprained ligaments
  
• Strained tendons or muscles
  
• Tendonitis
  
• Bursitis located by
  - joints
  - tendons
  - muscles
  
• Ribcage pain and restrictions
  
• Breathing difficulties
  
• Asthma
  
• Visceral Symptoms
  - Heart burn –Hiatal hernia
  - Stomach Aches - Indigestion
  - Bladder Incontinence
  - Menstrual Discomfort
  
• Balance and coordination problems
  
• Neurological impairment
  
• Stress and Fatigue
  
• Sports performance issues
  
• Pre - Surgical
  
• Post - Surgical