Physical Therapy
Injuries and pain are often a result of muscular imbalances resulting from daily wear and tear such as poor body mechanics, poor posture and repetitive stress. During your physical therapy and movement sessions the underlying issues causing your unique pain or injury will be identified and addressed allowing relief of your symptoms, freedom of movement and prevention of future injuries.
Services
- manual techniques (hands-on)
- posture assessment and education
- body mechanics assessment and education
- ergonomic assessment and education
- gait assessment and education
- therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular reeducation
- stretching and strengthening exercises
- stability, balance, proprioception and body awareness exercises
- Pilates, GYROTONIC® and Yoga exercise
- and more...
Program Content
- Initial consultation
- Follow-up sessions
- Home exercise program
- Prevention program
- Maintenance program
- Unlimited support
- Discharge session
Therapeutic Pilates, Gyrotonic Exercise and Yoga
I primarily use a combination of pilates, gyrotonic exercise, yoga and physical therapy techniques to treat patients and work with clients. After our initial assessment I determine what forms of movement are best for you. Using these forms of movements not only allows me to provide optimal treatments and programs but also introduces you to forms of movement that you can continue performing for the rest of your life.
I look at the body as a whole. I'm not just treating the shoulder or just treating the knee. I assess your injury or pain from the perspective of how you use and move your whole body on a daily basis. By changing how you use and move your whole body I will help you balance your body, heal current injuries and prevent future injuries. Pilates, gyrotonic exercise and yoga are forms of movement that help to balance the body and the mind.
I assess your health history and evaluate your current physical condition to develop a program that will help you heal and regain balance in the body. I teach you what exercises are best for you and how to perform them correctly. I teach you how to attain proper posture and use proper body mechanics and ergonomics in your daily life. I educate you so that you learn how the body works and can become pro-active about your health. I provide you with exercises that simulate what we do at the studio so you can work on your program everyday.
Home Exercise Programs
One of the keys to successful physical therapy and movement programs is a detailed home exercise program performed correctly. I provide you with detailed home exercise programs that help you balance your body, prevent future injuries and keep you healthy and fit forever. I teach you how to perform all exercises and movements with proper form. All programs take into account your health history, current fitness level, lifestyle and goals.
Basic Home Exercise Program:
You will be instructed in a unique home exercise program focused on specific exercises that will help you heal from your current injury and balance the body. It is important to start with basic exercises and gradually progress your program as the body heals.
Prevention Home Exercise program:
You will be instructed in a unique prevention program that will prevent future pain, injuries and imbalances. This program will continue to help you balance your body.
Maintenance Home Exercise program:
I work with you to develop a maintenance home exercise program that will help you keep your body balanced and reach your health and fitness goals. For optimal results it is suggested you get updates every 4-8 weeks to progress and change your maintenance program. Regular updates prevent the body from accommodating to your exercise program and allow you to continue to progress.
Holistic Approach to Physical Therapy
- Whole Body and Life approach to physical therapy and exercise
- Precise and thorough assessment of your movement patterns and habits at each session
- Full 55 minute sessions with complete attention on you
- Detailed teaching of proper body mechanics, posture and ergonomics
- Detailed home exercise programs and handouts
- Precise instruction in how to perform your home exercise program safely and effectively
- Unlimited support via email and phone
Additional Services
Maintenance Exercise Program
After being discharged from physical therapy you have the option of continuing exercise sessions to progress and update your program and to continue to improve your health and fitness. Exercise sessions can include pilates, gyrotonic exercise, yoga, therapeutic exercises and more. Sessions may be scheduled as often as you would like. The benefit is continued support of your health and fitness goals. You also have access to unlimited email and phone support.
Ergonomic Assessments
I help you create an environment that will allow you to maintain proper posture, use proper body mechanics and prevent injuries while you perform your activities of daily living and work activities. I evaluate your environment (work space, home office, car seat and more) and provide you with tips and techniques to make it ergonomically friendly.
Insurance
You will be provided with a form that you may submit to your insurance company to receive reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company in regards to policies and procedures. Sessions conducted after being discharged can not be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement.
