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Musculoskeletal
Q: What do physical therapists do?
A: Physical therapists provide health care services to individuals who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Physical therapists assist people in attaining their physical goals and controlling symptoms. Physical therapists are professionally educated at the college or university level and are required to be licensed in the state in which they practice.
Posture
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.
Back
Elbow/Hand/Wrist Problems
post-surgical conditions, fractures, trigger fingers, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfers elbow), deQuervains Syndrome.
Sports
Lymphatic Drainage Massage: This gentle massage is to help decrease swelling in the tissues from toxins or trauma. This massage is a good all over relaxation massage with the benefit of improving the effectiveness of the lymphatic system and improving health.
Medicine
Other Conditions
post-op mastectomy, stroke, abdominal surgeries, lymphatic congestion, postural concerns
West Physical Therapy, PC & Wellness
Flexibility Enhancement Soft Tissue: This soft tissue therapy technique has the unique quality of increasing your flexibility and range of motion. Through movement of your joints and muscles your flexibility will increase. This action will help you feel more relaxed with increased freedom of movement.
Meniscus
Pediatric Conditions
torticollis, cerebral palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, development delays.
Ligaments
Pediatric Conditions
torticollis, cerebral palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, development delays.
Posture
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.
Medicine
Doctors
Sprain
Other Conditions
post-op mastectomy, stroke, abdominal surgeries, lymphatic congestion, postural concerns
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