- Arthritis
- Stroke RehabilitationThe goal of rehabilitation after stroke is to teach you to become as independent as possible. The keystone to stroke rehabilitation is reteaching the brain to do the functions that have been affected by the stroke. The brain has an incredible ability to retrain a different area of the brain to take over the functions of the brain that have been lost due to the stroke. This is called neuroplasticity. “Neuro” refers to the brain cells and “plasticity” refers to the pliable nature of different brain cells to take over lost functions. With rehabilitation, brain cells regenerate, re-establish, and rearrange the needed brain circuits to resume lost functions despite the original cells and pathways having been damaged by the stroke. The brain effectively compensates for the dead or damaged brain cells. In instances where it cannot establish these new connections, rehabilitation works to teach the brain and body to compensate for the disabilities that occur due to the stroke.
- Mental HealthA stroke affects the whole person; depending on the severity it can physically affect both your upper and lower limbs, your cognition, your vision, your speech and your emotional and mental health. As such, it is important to work with a full multidisciplinary team in order to best treat and manage all affected aspects. Your team may include your doctor, your physical therapist, a speech pathologist, an occupational therapist, a dietician, a psychologist, a social worker, and other health care professionals. Together this team of professionals can address your deficits as a whole and work together to provide you with the most effective treatment to maximize your overall abilities.
- MRIComputed Tomography (CT) scan and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan: These tests are done on your brain and used to locate the exact location of the stroke and to determine if it has been caused by a blockage or a bleed. These tests can also help rule out other conditions that may be causing symptoms, such as an infection or a brain tumour
- Computed Tomography
- SciaticaPiriformis muscle injections are commonly used to determine what is causing buttock and sciatica type pain. Piriformis muscle injections are both diagnostic injections and therapeutic injections, mean...more
- Joint Replacement“Following a hip joint replacement, I was worried that I would never get around on my own again. After a minimal number of physical therapy sessions, I was able to walk more and build up my stamina. They helped me heal in a beautiful environment.
- Sports MedicineShe avoided surgical intervention by focusing on intense rehabilitation. She was able to return to the court in four months. Erin says that experience is what propelled her to pursue a career in orthopedic physical therapy and sports medicine and ultimately to open her own clinic.
- Physical TherapyThe Pilates sessions at Jackson Physical Therapy & Studio are designed to create a balance of strength and flexibility. We emphasize the core with each movement and are committed to giving quality, hands-on instruction. We work to holistically support each individuall.
- Aquatic TherapyAerobic training: for patients who maintain a high level of their functional abilities aerobic training can be incorporated in terms of treadmill training, cycling, or aquatic therapy.
- Manual TherapyErin continues to advance her knowledge and skills and has taken numerous specialized courses in orthopedic and manual therapy, strength training and design, hand therapy, pre and post-natal fitness, shoulder, knee and spine courses.