Physical and Occupational Therapy
Conditions We Treat
Heel and Arch Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis
Heel pain, sometimes disabling, can occur in the front, back, or bottom of the heel (arch).Causes of heel pain include heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, or Achilles tendinitis,
Go to Detail PageHeel Bone (Calcaneus) Fracture
A fracture of the calcaneus, or heel bone, can be a painful and disabling injury. This type of fracture commonly occurs during a high-energy event—such as a car crash or a fall from a ladder—when the heel is crushed under the weight of the body. When this occurs, the heel can widen, shorten, and become deformed.
Go to Detail PageHip Arthritis
Also called "wear-and-tear" arthritis, osteoarthritis is a very common condition. Usually, people develop it in middle age or older. It develops gradually and worsens over time. It can occur in any joint in the body, but most often develops in weight-bearing joints, such as the hip.
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Hip Fracture
A hip fracture is a break in the upper quarter of the femur (thigh) bone. The extent of the break depends on the forces that are involved. The type of surgery used to treat a hip fracture is primarily based on the bones and soft tissues affected or on the level of the fracture.
Go to Detail PageHuntington's Disease
Huntington's disease is a rare disease that causes the nerve cells in the brain to break down. It affects many systems in your body and leads to movement, thinking, and psychiatric issues.
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Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
This is also known as painful bladder syndrome. IC is a chronic condition that can cause increased frequency of urination, urgency, and pain/pressure in bladder. Chronic pain can cause spasms of pelvic floor muscles. PT can help control pain, teach relaxation techniques, educate patient on timing voids during the day, and teach healthy bladder habits.
Go to Detail PageKnee Arthritis
The knee is the largest and strongest joint in the body. It is made up of the lower end of the femur (thighbone), the upper end of the tibia (shinbone), and the patella (kneecap).
Go to Detail PageKnee Ligament Injuries
The knee is the largest joint in your body and one of the most complex. It is also vital to movement. Your knee ligaments connect your thighbone to your lower leg bones. Knee ligament sprains or tears are a common sports injury.
Go to Detail PageLateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Tennis elbow, commonly known as "lateral epicondylitis," is the inflammation of the tendons on forearm muscles outside the elbow. Repeated, strong movement of the forearm like with tennis and other racquet sports, and activities like carpentry, painting, plumbing, and cooking can cause tennis elbow. Symptoms can increase over time and include pain and/or a burning sensation in the elbow area or weakness in gripping something.
Go to Detail PageLymphedema
Certified lymphedema therapists utilize Complete Decongestive Therapy- the gold standard treatment consisting of manual lymph drainage, bandaging, and exercises to help with movement and drainage of the lymph fluid and reduction in limb size.
Go to Detail PageMallet Finger
Mallet finger, also known as baseball finger, happens when the tendon on top of the hand that straightens the finger (extensor tendon) sustains an injury, stopping the finger from straightening all the way and causing the tip to droop.
Go to Detail PageMeniscus Tears
Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscus tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus.
Go to Detail PageMultiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (also known as MS), is a disease that affects the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by a dysregulated immune system that attacks myelin in the body, the protective covering of nerve cells. The damage to myelin causes poor communication between the brain and the body, leading to temporary or permanent disability.
Go to Detail PageMultiple System Atrophy
Multiple system atrophy is a rare condition that gradually damages the nerve cells in the brain. It affects your balance, blood pressure, breathing, digestion, bladder control, movement, and more.
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide. In people with osteoarthritis, the body’s ability to repair joints can’t keep up with joint damage. This eventually involves all joint tissues and leads to a loss of cartilage and bone changes. The tissue damage cannot be reversed, but symptoms can be effectively managed.
Go to Detail PageOsteoarthritis Of The Elbow
Osteoarthritis, or "wear and tear" arthritis, is a common degenerative disease that can affect any joint in the body. Osteoarthritis in the elbow happens when the cartilage that cushions the end of the bone wears thin or is damaged. Pain, immobility, and stiffness are the main symptoms.
Go to Detail PageOsteoarthritis Of The Shoulder
Osteoarthritis, or "wear and tear" arthritis, is a common degenerative disease that can affect any joint in the body, causing inflammation with pain and stiffness. As the body ages, osteoarthritis is quite common; it usually effects people over age 50. There are two joints in the shoulder that can be affected – one where the upper arm bone (humerus) fits into the rounded socket in the shoulder blade (scapula); the other where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the shoulder blade; both can lose the cartilage that protects the bone, causing the bones to rub together.
Go to Detail PageOveractive Bladder Disorder (OAB)
Overactive bladder can cause the sudden urge to urinate which can be difficult to control. It often causes frequent urination (more than 8 times in 24 hours), nighttime urination, and sometimes urinary leakage. PT can help change voiding (urinating patterns) by timing voids during the day, making changes to drinking/eating habits, and learning to hold the bladder using pelvic floor muscles.
Go to Detail PageParkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that disrupts normal function and communication between brain cells. It gets worse over time and mostly affects older adults (and more men than women). Common symptoms are tremor, muscle stiffness, slowness of movement and stooped posture.
Go to Detail PagePatellar (Kneecap) Fracture
A patellar fracture is a break in the patella, or kneecap, the small bone that sits at the front of your knee. Because the patella acts as a shield for your knee joint, it is more likely to break if you fall directly onto your knee or hit it against the dashboard in a car accident. A patellar fracture is a serious injury that can make it difficult or even impossible to straighten your knee or walk.
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