PHYSICAL THERAPY

INDIVIDUALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAMS

Areas of focus may include:

  • General deconditioning

  • Decreased activity tolerance

  • Range of motion to improve flexibility and joint mobility

  • Strength training to support mobility and prevent decline in function

  • Exercises relating to everyday activities to maximize safety and independence

  • Post-surgery individualized exercise program

  • Fitness equipment education / training

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Areas of focus may include:

  • Joint pain related to arthritis, joint replacements, degenerative joint conditions, etc.

  • Chronic and acute pain

  • Bone fractures / sprains / strains

  • Manual therapy techniques to reduce pain and improve function

  • Contractures

  • Edema

  • Headaches

  • Neck / back / shoulder pain

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Assessing assistive device / durable medical equipment needs

  • Assisting with ordering, installing, and equipment education and training

FALLS PREVENTION

Areas of focus may include:

  • Changes in or difficulty walking

  • Unsteadiness / balance training / stability improvement

  • Coordination challenges

  • Vertigo / dizziness

  • Comprehensive fall prevention assessment

  • Fall prevention education and strategies

FUNCTIONAL SKILL TRAINING

Areas of focus may include:

  • Increasing difficulty with transfers

  • Difficulty changing positions

  • Postural changes

  • Safety concerns

  • Education and training on transfer safety and precautions

  • Home safety assessments / environmental modifications

Physical therapy plays a large role in falls risk reduction and prevention, including reduced hospital visits related to fall related injuries.

Active Therapy offers comprehensive fall prevention assessments and fall prevention courses.

Click here if you think you would benefit from a physical therapy assessment.