Orthopedic physical therapy is the diagnosis, treatment, and management of injury, disease, and movement disorders related to the musculoskeletal (muscle, bone, joint, ligaments, tendons) and neuromuscular system (nervous system and muscles working together for movement). Physical Therapists have extensive knowledge of the body and movement.The fundamental purpose of physical therapy is to restore maximum movement and functional ability.
Common conditions treated by Orthopedic Physical Therapist:
Neck (Cervical Spine)
Whip lash, Disc bulge/herniation, Spinal stenosis, Tension and Cervicogenic headache, Pinched nerve.
Middle and Lower Back (Thoracic and Lumbar Spine)
Muscle strain, Disc bulge/herniation, Spinal stenosis, Scoliosis, Sponylolysis, Spondylolisthesis Sciatica, Piriformis syndrome, Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, Rib-cage dysfunction
Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, Rotator cuff tear, Total shoulder replacement, Shoulder impingement, Tendonitis, Bursitis, Labral injury, Osteoarthrtis
Elbow & Wrist/Hand
Lateral Epicondylitis "Tennis Elbow", medial epicondylitis "Golfers Elbow", Carpel tunnel syndrome.
Hip
Trochanteric bursitis, Total hip replacement, Labral injury, Osteoarthritis
Knee
Tendonitis, Bursitis, Ligament and Meniscus injuries, IT band syndrome, Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease, Plica syndrome, Total knee replacement, Osteoarthritis
Ankle/Foot
Plantar fasciitis, Shin splints, Stress fractures, Ligament sprain, Metatarsalgia, Achilles tendonitis/rupture.
Neurologic disease/disorders
Treatment for movement dysfunction related to: Parkinson Disease, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis.
Balance/Fall Prevention
Benefits of Physical Therapy Services:
- Increase and maintain muscle strength and endurance
- Restore and increase joint range of motion
- Decrease pain
- Decrease muscle spasms
- Decrease swelling and inflammation of joints
- Promote healing of soft tissue (muscle, tendons, ligaments)
- Avoid surgery
- Improve balance /alleviate walking problems