Registration and Forms
"When pain hits, we're here to assist. Begin your journey back to activity and a pain-free life.
Feel free to fill out these forms prior to your first visit if you prefer."
So what's going to happen on my first visit?
Please plan on staying with up for 1 hour for your first visit. What you can expect is to be greeted by our friendly staff upon entry to our clinic. After the formalities of Registration, Insurance and ID is provided your evaluation will begin. If you did not have time to fill out the forms in advance please arrive a bit earlier to take care of this ahead of your start time.
The Evaluation
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During the evaluation, your therapist will ask questions about your medical history, current pain, or injury.
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Your movement, strength, coordination, and much more will be measured, tested and observed.
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Etiology and pertinent anatomy explaining the source of your pain will be explained in detail with videos, photos, and in depth explanations regarding treatment approaches.
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Treatment will commence that same day and may include the following:
The Treatment
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Ultrasound: Ultrasound therapy involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to promote tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain. This non-invasive treatment is commonly used in physical therapy to target deep tissues and accelerate the healing process.
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Electrical Stimulation: Electrical stimulation, also known as e-stim or TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), involves the use of electrical currents to stimulate nerves and muscles. It can help reduce pain, improve circulation, and facilitate muscle contraction, making it beneficial for pain management and muscle rehabilitation.
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Soft Tissue Mobilization: Soft tissue mobilization encompasses various hands-on techniques aimed at manipulating muscles, fascia, and connective tissues to improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and enhance circulation. This approach can help alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and promote tissue healing.
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Therapeutic Exercise: Therapeutic exercise involves a customized regimen of physical activities prescribed by a physical therapist to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and overall functional capacity. These exercises are tailored to address specific rehabilitation goals and may include stretching, strengthening, cardiovascular, and balance exercises.
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Neuromuscular Reeducation: Neuromuscular reeducation focuses on restoring proper neuromuscular control and coordination to improve movement patterns, posture, and functional activities. Through specific exercises and movement techniques, this approach helps individuals regain optimal muscle recruitment and movement efficiency following injury or dysfunction.
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Kinesiotaping: Kinesiotaping involves the application of elastic therapeutic tape to support muscles and joints, reduce pain, and enhance proprioception without restricting range of motion. It can provide additional support during rehabilitation, facilitate proper movement patterns, and promote lymphatic drainage.
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Cupping: Cupping therapy utilizes suction cups placed on the skin to create a vacuum effect, which can help increase blood flow, loosen tight muscles, and reduce pain. It is often used to complement other manual therapy techniques and promote tissue healing and relaxation.
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Dry Needling: Dry needling involves the insertion of thin needles into trigger points within muscles to alleviate pain, reduce muscle tension, and improve range of motion. Unlike acupuncture, which targets energy meridians, dry needling focuses on addressing muscular dysfunction and trigger point activity.
Each of these modalities plays a distinct role in physical therapy interventions, aiming to address pain, promote healing, restore function, and improve overall well-being for individuals undergoing rehabilitation.