Orthopedic Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
» Restores Strength and Range of Motion
» Focused on Improving Functional Skills
» Getting You Back to Your Daily Activities of living
Orthopedic Rehabilitation focuses on problems of the musculoskeletal system – muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons. The goal of the Metro therapeutic staff is to diagnose, manage and treat injuries of the musculoskeletal system and rehabilitate patients right after orthopedic operations. At Physical Therapy & Aquatics By The Sea, our therapists specialize in treating post operative injuries due to sporting activities , tramatic injury and normal wear n tear.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation is essential to restore the patient’s activity, strength and motion right after injury or surgery. Orthopedic patients typically have deficiencies and weaknesses which could be eliminated or alleviated via specific targeted workouts. A specialized therapist will show the patient and teach them the appropriate workouts designed to restore and enhance function and minimize the problems. Orthopedic therapist’s are educated about surgical procedures and are able to adapt and adjust their knowledge to treat each individual patient.
Orthopedic rehabilitation programs and treatments include but are not limited to:
– stretching
– strengthening
– balance/proprioception
– passive stretching and joint mobilizations
– modalities to decrease swelling and increase circulation and healing times
Back Stabilization
» Decrease Back Pain
» Improve Back Function and Mobility
» Home Maintenance Training
» Reduce Spasms, Strains and Sprains
» Recover from Back Surgery
The Back Program at Physical Therapy & Aquatics (PTA) is a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation program designed to decrease back pain, increase function, and provide you education on a home maintenance program to ensure you a quick and safe return to your job and lifestyle.
Our team of rehabilitation specialists will incorporate a specific Low Back Program tailored to your individual needs. The program will meet the needs of the injured worker, injured athlete or anyone suffering from decreased mobility due to back pain. The program will provide an educational component that is designed to increase your knowledge of the diagnosis, prognosis and the cause of the injury and pain.
The program may benefit those with:
– Chronic Low Back Pain
– Degenerative Disc Disease
– Herniated Disc
– Osteoporosis
– Spondylolisthesis
– Stenosis
– Sprains/Strains
– Muscle Spasms
– Post Operative Procedures
Balance Training
» Focus on Fall Prevention
» Low-Impact Muscle Strengthening Exercises
Our fall and balance disorder program treats and rehabilitates individuals with dizziness and balance disorders. Using a multidisciplinary team approach with the latest skills, patients with vertigo, imbalance, or movement coordination problems can be effectively treated.
Balance training can successfully treat most types of balance disorders. The therapy consists of special exercises that are provided by a licensed therapist. Some of the procedure we incorporate into your program include:
– Customized Balance Retraining Exercises
– Gait Retraining
– Safety Training
– Vestibular Adaptation Exercises
– Muscle Strengthening
Post-Op/Post-Surgery Rehabilitation Program
Rehabilitation programs follow specific post-surgical rehabilitation protocols focusing on individualized treatment interventions with the goal of therapy of returning the patient to optimal strength, function and mobility.
The programs involve a variety of treatment options with goals set for the patient to resume normal activities of daily living. Goals are established by a physical therapist and the patient after a thorough evaluation.
Our highly skilled staff have been trained and educated to work with a variety of post-operative procedures:
– Total Joint Replacements
– Ligament and Tendon Repairs
– Joint Fusion
Neurological Rehabilitation
» Post CVA-Stroke Care
» Neuro Disorders
» Parkinson’s Disease
» Neck and Back Problems
Our licensed therapists specialize in the treatment of many neurological conditions. Our staff will help coordinate your appointments so you receive the therapeutic modalities services to assist throughout your recovery.
We offer physical therapy services to patients of all ages–from pediatric to adults.
Physical Therapy Aquatics treats these diagnoses, but is not limited to:
– Spinal injuries
– Neck and back
– Vestibular/balance disorders
– Carpal tunnel
– Multiple sclerosis
– Parkinson’s
– CVA