| Hip Knee Problems osteoarthritis, cartilage tears, anterior/posterior cruciate reconstructions (ACL/PCL), arthroscopic procedures, collateral ligament sprains, Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome, patellar subluxations/dislocations, Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB), total knee replacements, Osgood-Schlatters, patellar tendonitis. West Physical Therapy Hip Problems total hip replacements, fractures, strains/sprains, Piriformis Syndrome, bursitis. Athletics Back Pain strains/sprains, lumbar fusions, herniated discs, degenerative joint disease (DJD), degenerative disc disease (DDD), radiculopathy, post-surgical conditions, thoracic pain, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Fibromalgia, Peripheral Nerve Disorders West Physical Therapy, PC & Wellness Q: What types of treatment may I receive? A: Treatment is determined by your physical therapist with regards to your physician's prescription. All of our treatment sessions are individually tailored to each person and at each visit. You may receive joint mobilizations, specialized manual therapy techniques including soft tissue mobilization, active release, myofascial release, mobilizations with movement, muscle-energy, cranial-sacral, trigger point, strain/counterstrain techniques, therapeutic exercise in many forms and progressions, structured home exercise plans, and education. You may also receive modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, interferential stimulation, infrared, light therapy, cold, heat, and various forms of these. Medicine Other Conditions post-op mastectomy, stroke, abdominal surgeries, lymphatic congestion, postural concerns Illinois Deep Tissue Massage: This is an ideal massage for those who are familiar with massage. A combination of techniques is used to relieve stress-related points found in the muscles and tendons. This massage tends to relieve the deeper muscle tissues, as the pressure is more intense. Strain Pediatric Conditions torticollis, cerebral palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, development delays. Tendons Q: What should I wear for physical therapy treatment? A: You should wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes that you will be able to move freely in. It is important that you wear loose-fitting clothing to enable the therapist to examine and treat the injured area. Please bring shorts if you have a lower extremity injury or a spine condition. Bring or wear any sport- or work-specific shoes. Tendons Neck Pain herniated discs, headaches, whiplash, cervical fusions, spondylolysis, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Medicine rehabilitation Disc herniations Please bring the doctor's prescription for physical therapy and your insurance card. Bring your date book for scheduling of future appointments. Plan on spending 45 to 90 minutes at our facility. Remember to wear comfortable clothing. Bring any operative reports, diagnositic test (x-rays, MRIs, etc.) or protocols given to you by your doctor. |