- General SurgeryAfter orthopedic or general surgery, there can be a need for treatment to reduce inflammation, improve gait problems and impaired range of motion, strengthen muscle weakness and decrease pain to restore normal movement patterns around the joint affected by surgery or the original pre-surgical condition. The careful progression of exercises and activities after joint surgeries are directed by a physical therapist to accelerate healing and yet protect surgically repaired tissues.
- OrthopedicsBill has worked in out-patient orthopedics his entire career, originally as a staff physical therapist at Accelerate Physical Therapy in Arvada, Colorado. After several years, he became a partner in that practice while continuing to hone his craft. Bill’s clinical training and continuing education has focused on manual and exercise-based therapies for numerous orthopedic conditions as well as orthotic fabrication. He has augmented his exercise background as a certified strength and conditioning specialist, as well as a personal trainer, utilizing both land-based and aquatic settings.
- Reconstructive SurgeryIf you have ever injured your knee, you might be familiar with the term ACL. A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury can bench a person for a very long time, and will most likely require surgery before rehabilitation. The ACL is found in the knee, and in order to restore function, reconstructive surgery is […]
- Sports MedicineAmssm.org -The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine is a multi-disciplinary organization of physicians within the field of sports medicine
- Physical TherapyAccelerate Physical Therapy provides the highest quality of rehabilitation services in a one-on-one setting with a licensed physical therapist. Unlike larger or corporate-owned clinics, all rehabilitation takes place with a licensed therapist, rather than with physical therapy assistants or physical therapy aides. This standard allows for more thorough evaluation and treatment techniques. Ultimately, this method of physical therapy allows for more rapid recovery due to the greater amount of time that is afforded to each patient and the more in-depth evaluation process that is performed.
- Flatfoot Correction
- Back Pain
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- Flat FeetPes Planus, otherwise known as fallen arches...or flat feet, is a medical condition that occurs when the arch of the feet flatten, or collapse. When this happens, the sole of the foot will often be making complete (or nearly complete) contact with the floor in an unnatural manner. With a healthy foot, the arch prevents […]