The following is a partial list of some of the conditions we commonly treat:
- Head/ neck problems: postural strains, whiplash, disc (bulge or herniation), post-surgery cervical disc problems, DJD or arthritis, TMJ.
- Headaches (tension and cervicogenic headaches)
- Back problems: strains, disc (bulge or herniation), DJD or arthritis, post-surgery conditions, SI joint, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, compression fractures.
- Shoulder: strain, impingement, tendonitis/ bursitis, rotator cuff tears with or without surgery, post dislocation, fractures, total shoulder replacement, AC joint problems, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), arthritis, post mastectomy.
- Elbow: lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow), strains, fractures.
- Wrist/ hand: strains, fractures, dislocations, carpal tunnel, deQuervain’s tenosynovitis, arthritis.
- Hip: bursitis, strains, thigh contusions/ bruising, hematomas, hamstring strain, SI strain, fractures, arthritis, hip replacements, iliotibial band syndrome.
- Knee problems: strain, patello-femoral pain (chondromalacia patellae), meniscal (cartilage) injuries, ACL and other ligament injuries, Osgood Schlatter’s, fractures, arthritis, total knee replacement.
- Ankle/ Foot: sprains, fractures, Achilles’ tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, heel pain.
- Below knee amputations – lower extremity training with prosthesis.
- Neurological problems: Stroke (CVA), Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), nerve injuries, traumatic brain injuries, balance disorders, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), partial paralysis.
- Generalized or systemic disorders: fibromyalgia, scleroderma, lupus, problems related to metabolic syndrome (pre-diabetes), generalized weakness.
- In general, we see a variety of sports injuries and work injuries as well, including repetitive strain syndromes
Treatments:
- Therapeutic exercises
- Stretches
- Joint mobilization
- Gait training
- Balance training
- Back care/ education
- Neck care/ education
- Ultrasound
- Electrical stimulation/ TENS
- Iontophoresis
- Traction – back or neck
- Paraffin bath (for hands)
- Massage/ myofascial techniques
- Cryotherapy (cold)
- Thermotherapy (heat)
- Education regarding injury/ illness
- Home program