Knowledge and Skill!

The staff at THERAPY1ONE in Panama City are exceptional. My very first appointment with them I had just had surgery and needed a brace before leaving on a trip.  Kathy Pitts, the Occupational Therapist, came in early to work me in. Susan and Debra at the front desk were always caring and friendly, calling me by name every time I came in. I was also very impressed with the knowledge and skillset my therapist Kathy had, while at the same time remaining personable, friendly, and caring. Just can’t say enough good things.

 

Thanks for all you do!

Holly T.

Physical Therapy can Help!

1. Reduce or eliminate pain - “Hands-on therapy or treatments such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation can help relieve pain and restore muscle and joint function to reduce low back pain,” Schimmer says. Such therapies also can prevent pain from returning.
2. Avoid surgery - If physical therapy helps you eliminate pain or heal from an injury, surgery may not be needed. And even if surgery is required, you may benefit from pre-surgery physical therapy. “It will allow you to recover from surgery faster because you’re stronger prior to it,” Schaefgen says.
3. Improve your mobility - If you’re having trouble standing, walking or moving - no matter your age - physical therapy can help. Stretching and strengthening exercises help restore your ability to move. “If needed, we also help fit people for devices like wheelchairs, walkers and canes,” Schimmer says.
4. Recover from a stroke - It’s common to lose some degree of function and movement after stroke. Physical therapy helps strengthen weakened parts of the body and improve gait and balance.
5. Recover from or prevent a sports injury - Physical therapists understand how different sports can increase your risk for specific types of injuries (such as stress fractures for distance runners). They can design appropriate recovery or prevention exercise programs for you.
6. Improve your balance and prevent falls - When you begin physical therapy, you will get screened for fall risk. If you’re at high risk for falls, therapists will provide exercises that mimic real-life situations. Therapists also help you with exercises to improve coordination.
7. Manage diabetes and vascular conditions - As part of an overall diabetes management plan, exercise can help effectively control blood sugar. “We can create an individual plan with the right mix of aerobic and strengthening exercises,” Schimmer says.
8. Manage age-related issues - As you age, you may develop arthritis or osteoporosis or need a joint replacement. “Physical therapy can effectively keep older patients more mobile and fit them with the appropriate walking device if needed,” Schaefgen says.
9. Manage heart and lung disease - While most patients will complete cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or procedure, you also may receive physical therapy if your daily functioning is affected.
10. Help your child manage a medical condition, injury or movement problem - Physical therapy can help children with everything from improving fine motor skills to caring for neurological issues such as cerebral palsy to recovering from surgery.

Thank You!

 

I would like to thank my physical therapist, Laura Smith, for her kindness and patience during my physical therapy. You started me on exercises that were always challenging and never extended me beyond endurance. With your good sense of humor you were able to get me to relax and therefore to coach and reassure me when I was having self-doubt about my ability to ever have relief from my back pain.

As someone who has never has physical therapy exercise, I am happy to say your program has given me a whole new awareness for my body. I’ve learned that weight training is extremely important for women my age, and if I don’t make an effort to keep my muscles strong around the bones, I’ll wake up every day aching and complaining. I know I have to keep working harder as time goes by, but I also know that I feel really good after each PT session.

Therapy one, has some wonderful people working there and they care about their patient and show it to everyone.

I have decided to join their gym to continue my weight training.



Bonnie H.

 

 

 

 

 

Life is Beautiful!

 

In the great dictionary of life, a photo of Kathy’s face should be next to the definition of compassionate care. Thank you, Kathy, for the excellence in comforting, educating, guiding, encouraging, and for your warming touch. You didn’t just treat an injured joint, your helped a whole body-A PERSON

 

Thank you,

Dr. Buhrow

My Heart Has No Bottom!

Thank you so much for taking care of me at THERAPY1ONE. It was much appreciated and may the good Lord bless you always. Kathy, Susan, Debbie, and Adam, thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you guys my heart has no bottom.

Love you all lots,

Annica C.

FABULOUS!

 

Kathy was fabulous as my therapist! I was suffering with tendinitis in my right arm, after Occupational Therapy I was 90% improved. I am thankful to say that now I am back to 100%. Kathy provided a wonderful atmosphere for Occupational Therapy. I would definitely return again of needed.

 

Thanks Again,

Wilma C.

Kathy Pitts, OTR/L

In Great Pain!

I was in great pain when I started THERAPY1ONE for Physical Therapy in my neck and lumbar. The treatment I received particularly from Heather has me moving again, almost PAIN FREE! Because of surgical failings 25 years ago there are some motion restriction and pain I will always have, but Heather brought me back down to my own “ground zero”! If I ever need Physical Therapy again I will ask for Heather!

 

Thank you,

Elizabeth R.

 

                    Heather Rawson, P.T., D.P.T.

 

 

Keeping Your Needs in Mind!

 

 

I would like to extend my appreciation to your entire staff and your professional help. Your staff was more courteous than most doctor's offices. I had a small setback which delayed my therapy for a couple weeks, but the staff was very attentive and extended their concern with calls to check on me and get me back on the schedule. They were very understanding and helped schedule with my needs in mind.

 

I would recommend THERAPY1ONE!

Regina K.

 

 

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.

 

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.

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