Orthopedic & Sports Injuries
The source of painful symptoms, functional loss or sub-optimal performance is determined through detailed evaluation of the affected part and overall body mechanics. Our treatment program will be tailored to assist you in a quick return to function/sport, re-injury prevention and achievement of your personal goals.
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Pre & Post Operative Rehabilitation
We will work closely with your surgeon to ensure protected healing, a timely return to function and to maximize your functional potential following surgery. Exercise prescription ahead of your surgery can make for a quicker, easier recovery and is often physician recommended. Provision of operative supplies, including custom brace measurement, is also performed at our clinic.
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Acute/Chronic Back & Neck Pain
Treatment is available for herniated/bulging discs, degenerative disc and joint disease, spinal stenosis, spinal instability, sciatica, referred pain and cervicogenic headaches. Methods of treatment include joint specific mobilization, postural re-education, manual traction, soft tissue mobilization and stabilization exercises with an emphasis on self help.
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Custom Orthotic Prescription
Pain in the joints and soft tissue of the foot, leg and mid/low back can sometimes be associated with your foot type and subsequent malalignment. We perform detailed lower extremity biomechanical evaluation and casting of your feet to determine the source of painful compensations and the desired corrections necessary. The correctional orthotics (shoe inserts) are then fabricated by the experts at Biomechanical Services who offer a comprehensive warranty and pediatric program.
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Massage Therapy
Muscle and soft tissue is often a primary or secondary source of pain which can effectively be treated with massage in conjunction with PT modalities. A short course of soft tissue mobilization addresses muscle spasms and hardening, allowing you to progress with postural re-education and functional strengthening.
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Tailored Exercise Prescription
The role of exercise in disease management is well documented and specific recommendations on type, duration and intensity of cardiovascular and strength training are available. We can help guide you through the most effective and safe research based exercise program integral to management of osteoporosis, diabetes and obesity.
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Ergonomic/Workplace Evaluation
Evaluation of the physical work environment may identify areas of potential risk for postural, repetitive strain or mechanical injury to the worker. Recommendations may then be made based on industrial standards and implementation of changes facilitated.
Such evaluations can be performed in the workplace, home office or any environment in which the client is frequently situated.
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Pre & Post Natal Exercise/Classes
An educational pre natal physical therapy consultation is integral to Sitka Medical Center’s ‘We Deliver’ program, during which you will receive information on:
- Effects of exercise during pregnancy on the mother & fetus
- Type and intensity of exercise for beginners and previously active women
- Precautions and contraindications for exercise while pregnant
- Back/SI pain & core/pelvic floor strengthening
- Body mechanics during functional activity and while caring for baby
Our instructional and exercise post natal class is recommended at 8 weeks following the birth of your child. The class is designed to teach you the skills needed to regain a stable core and is performed in a group setting. Each class commences with a presentation and is followed by exercise aimed at strengthening core and pelvic floor musculature. The class meets once per week for 8 weeks, each session lasting one hour and is limited to 10 participants. Cost is $120; this fee includes all instructional material and exercise booklets.
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Job Function Analysis & Testing
Every job has multiple physical demands which can be described and objectively measured/quantified. Potential or injured employees may then be objectively tested against each job function. This facilitates early return to work for injured employees who may be ready to return to many or all job tasks. In the case of new hires, Post Offer Testing ensures that the employee is matched to the demands of the job offered. Our therapists are DSI certified providers.
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Functional Capacity Assessment
Our extensive testing provides data presented in a concise report on the client's ability in multiple and diverse functional tasks. The FCA may be used to determine suitability for return to work or in consideration of alternate vocational placement. One and two day FCAs are available with testing over 4 and 8 hours respectively. DSI certified providers.
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