- Arthritis
- Depression
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundThe individualized, “hands on” approach that characterizes physical therapist care is highly valued by patients. When a physical therapist sees a patient for the first time, he or she examines that individual and develops a plan of care that promotes the ability to move, reduces pain, restores function, and prevents disability. The physical therapist and the patient then work side-by-side to make sure that the goals of the treatment plan are met. This will then establish an environment for safe healing. Therapeutic exercise and functional training are the cornerstones of physical therapist treatment. Depending on the particular needs of a patient, physical therapists may mobilize a joint (that is, perform certain types of passive movements at the end of the patient’s range of motion) or massage a muscle to promote proper movement and function. Physical therapists may use other techniques such as electrotherapy, ultrasound (high-frequency waves that produce heat), hot packs, and ice in addition to other treatments when appropriate. (www.apta.org)
- Joint ReplacementOrthopedic problems requiring some form of rehabilitation range in complexity. Many sports-related injuries or simple bone fractures may require no formal rehabilitation or only a few hours of physical therapy. More serious orthopedic problems include multiple bone fractures, joint replacement surgeries, and hip, knee and pelvis fractures. These conditions have lifelong consequences and often result in a short-term disability. The road to recovery not only includes the healing of wounds, but specialized rehabilitation to make sure the affected body parts can operate at their maximum levels of function.
- Physical TherapyACIC offers extensive physical therapy services including orthopedic rehabilitation, work-related injury treatment, pre-surgical and post-surgical management, sport injury prevention and rehabilitation, among various other physical therapy treatment programs.
- Back Pain
- Manual TherapyOur expertise is in manual therapy techniques known as PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation), joint mobilization, and functional exercise protocols aimed at improving the quality of life and the prevention of surgery.