Manual Physical Therapy for Pain Relief

Did you know that Charlie is Manual Therapy Certified? 

Manual physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy delivered with the hands as opposed to a device or machine. In manual therapy, practitioners use their hands to put pressure on muscle tissue and manipulate joints in an attempt to decrease back pain (as well as other painful conditions in the neck and throughout the body) caused by muscle spasm, muscle tension and joint dysfunction.  This certification is a graduate level program consisting of up to 20 additional college course credits.  Charlie completed this graduate program at the University of St. Augustine where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

It has been heavily researched and proven that Manual Therapy techniques work best for many painful conditions including Back and Neck Pain. 

Also, did you know that while patients may be referred for physical therapy treatment by their primary care doctor, an orthopedic surgeon, or other doctor involved in their back care, most states, including Florida, have direct access laws permitting patients to seek help for low back pain from a licensed physical therapist without having to seek a written referral.

Check out this link to learn more about how Manual Therapy can help with painful conditions that you or someone you know may be suffering from!

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/manual-physical-therapy-pain-relief

Knee Replacement and Physical Therapy

Knee replacement surgery is the most common joint replacement procedure. Many people have knee arthritis, but it can be difficult to know when the right time to have a knee replacement surgery is. Furthermore, there is confusion about what to expect from knee replacement surgery. Do you have questions? Look no further. You can find all you need to know about knee replacement surgery right here.

 

Click on this link to learn more about reasons people may need a Knee Replacement: http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/tp/kneereplacement.htm

 

Knee replacement surgery is very successful, but the success of the procedure is partly due to the rehabilitation period that follows the surgery. For patients to expect a good result from knee replacement surgery, they must be an active rehab participant.
Rehabilitation after knee replacement begins immediately. Patients will work with a physical therapist as soon as the surgical procedure has been performed. The emphasis in the early stages of rehab is to maintain motion of the knee replacement and to ensure that the patient can walk safely. The body reacts to surgery by making scar tissue, and patients may never recover normal motion if they do not focus on bending and straightening their knee replacement.

Call us today if you or someone you know is planning to get a knee replacement soon. We can schedule a visit for you to talk with Charlie or Jessie about what to expect with your rehab! 898-0443.

Suffering from Arthritis?

Suffering from Arthritis or know someone who is? Check out this link to learn how Physical Therapy can improve your quality of life and call us today! 898-0443

http://www.medicinenet.com/arthritis_physical_and_occupational_therapy/article.htm