Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Myth VS. Fact


 
 
Myth: I can do physical therapy myself.

Fact: Your participation is the key to a successful treatment plan, but every patient still needs the expert care and guidance of a licensed physical therapist. Your therapist will leverage his or her specialized education, clinical expertise, and the latest available evidence to evaluate your needs and make a diagnosis before creating an individualized plan of care.

 

Myth: Physical therapy is only for injuries and accidents.

Fact: Physical therapists do a lot more than just stretch or strengthen weak muscles after an injury or surgery. They are skilled at evaluating and diagnosing potential problems before they lead to more serious injuries or disabling conditions—from carpal tunnel syndrome and frozen shoulder, to chronic headaches and lower back pain, to name a few

 

Myth: Physical therapy is only for injuries and accidents.

Fact: Physical therapists do a lot more than just stretch or strengthen weak muscles after an injury or surgery. They are skilled at evaluating and diagnosing potential problems before they lead to more serious injuries or disabling conditions—from carpal tunnel syndrome and frozen shoulder, to chronic headaches and lower back pain, to name a few.

 

Myth: Physical therapy is painful.

Fact: Physical therapists seek to minimize your pain and discomfort—including chronic or long-term pain. They work within your pain threshold to help you heal, and restore movement and function. The survey found that although 71% of people who have never visited a physical therapist think physical therapy is painful, that number significantly decreases among patients who have seen a physical therapist in the past year

 

Myth: I need a referral to see a physical therapist.

Fact: A recent survey by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) revealed 70% of people think a referral or prescription is required for evaluation by a physical therapist. However, all 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC) allow patients to be evaluated by a physical therapist without a physician's prior referral.

 

Friday, October 24, 2014

75 to 90% Positive Outcomes with this Treatment....CHECK IT OUT!







Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization is a manual technique that utilizes stainless steel instruments. These instruments are used by our Physical Therapists to aid in the detection and treatment of soft tissue dysfunction.

These tools are very smooth and have various shapes and sizes designed for specific tissue and body based areas. These tools help to detect restrictions and allow for a more precise treatment, providing the results that out patients are looking for.

·        Restores movement

·        Reduces Pain

·        Used in combination with therapeutic exercise to increase long-term results

·        Effectively breaks down scar tissue

 

Below are some common treatment issues IASTM can help

 

·        Hamstring Strains

·        Rotator Cuff  Repair

·        Lower extremity injuries in runners

·        Tight Neck Muscles

·        Tendonitis

·        Decreases inflammation rapidly

·        Plantar fasciitis

·        Tennis Elbow

·        Golfer’s Elbow

·        Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

·        Shin Splints

·        Achilles Tendinitis

·        Decreased Mobility

*This technique has had positive outcomes in 75 to 90 percent of all conditions treated.