FAQ
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What types of conditions are treated?
We treat a wide range of common orthopedic conditions including, but not limited to the following:
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Overuse syndromes (tendonitis, bursitis, etc)
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Ligament sprains/muscle strains
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Fractures/dislocations/subluxations
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Disorders of the spine
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Arthritis
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Post-operative diagnoses (arthroscopic surgery, rotator cuff
repairs, ACL reconstructions, joint replacements, etc.)
What can a patient expect on his/her first visit?
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Initial evaluation by a licensed physical therapist, including patient history,
range-of-motion, flexibility, strength assessment, and special testing
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Education regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and course of treatment
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Initiation of treatment, consisting primarily of exercise and manual therapy
with the application of appropriate modalities (heat pack, ice pack, electrical
stimulation, ultrasound, etc.)
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Instruction in home exercises to begin self-treatment
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The initial visit typically lasts approximately 2 hours.
What can a patient expect on follow-up visits?
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Follow-through with the treatment protocol outlined by the physical therapist,
including modalities, exercise, and manual therapy
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Advancement and/or modification of treatment protocol depending on the
condition and individual response to treatment
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Follow-up visits generally last 1 ½ hours.
How can a patient optimize his/her outcome?
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Consistent treatment attendance
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Compliance with prescribed home exercises
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Open communication with his/her physical therapist
Heat or cold…what should I use for my condition?
In general terms, heat can be used to treat conditions that are sub-acute or
chronic (lasting longer than 2-3 weeks) to provide pain relief, increased
tissue blood flow, and increased tissue extensibility. In contrast, cold
should be used to treat conditions that are acute (less than 2-3 weeks),
especially those that have occurred within the last 24 to 72 hours to reduce
pain, inflammation, and swelling. Heat is not recommended for swollen
joints as it is likely to increase swelling.
What is tendonitis/bursitis?
Tendonitis refers to inflammation of a tendon. Tendons connect muscles to bones and can become
inflamed for a multitude of reasons, the most common being overuse or
repetitive activity. Bursitis refers to inflammation of bursae, which are
fluid-filled sacs found throughout the body that function to reduce friction
and provide cushioning. Like tendonitis, bursitis has multiple
causes. The most common causes are direct blunt trauma and overuse.
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