The prevalence of knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) has increased in recent years as the average age of our population advances. Increased patient cost reduces clinical time treating symptoms. Yet, increasing incidence of OA challenges therapists to use the most effective ways to treat the pain and functional deterioration, which often accompany OA. There has-been much research into bodyweight supported treadmill walking… Read More »
Most functional movements in the lower extremity take place when the foot is on the ground. The hip, knee and ankle joints, together, comprise the lower extremity kinetic chain. Muscle contractions in closed kinetic chain motion are different from open kinetic chain motion. Joint motion is caused by many controlled muscle contractions. Closed kinetic chain rehabilitation… Read More »
Spinal stabilization is an important aspect of recovery from spinal pain, whether the problem is newly acquired or chronic. Exercise and proper body mechanics are well matched in this approach. Injuries and poor posture cause pain resulting in weakness that will not resolve completely without personal effort on the part of the person seeking assistance. The symptomatic spinal segment… Read More »
By Guy Slowik MD FRCS – The spine, which connects the skull to the pelvis, is also called the vertebral column. It consists of 24 segments of block-shaped bone called vertebrae and an additional 9 fused vertebrae that make up the lowest part of the spine, the sacrum and tailbone. Each vertebrae of the vertebral… Read More »
Active exercise has become better understood over the past ten years as a valuable tool in soft tissue pain and injuries. Improved circulation of blood and other body fluids and controlled reactivation of the joints and muscles are achieved with exercise. Eccentric Exercise Widely publicized in the early and mid 1970’s for its value… Read More »
Each day, the body makes new bone to replace the bone that is broken down by the stress of everyday living. Usually, this process is balanced, with the body replacing the equal amount of bone lost. However, this balance may become upset. The body, due to several factors, may not produce sufficient bone. As a… Read More »
All of the following describe generally accepted, well established and widely used physical therapy modalities and procedures provided at Accelerate Physical Therapy. These procedures are used as primary or adjunctive techniques in soft tissue treatment for the progressive development of strength, mobility and to improve functional outcomes. Physical Therapy Procedures The level of complexity can… Read More »
Click on the links and watch the exercise videos, which provides the same decompressive effects provided by expensive mechanical traction devices in physical therapy, and recently, chiropractic’ offices. Position yourself on a ball that is appropriate for your body type and size. Stretch over the top of the ball far enough to feel your lumbar spine… Read More »
The benefits of warm water therapy include increased joint and muscle flexibility, increased muscle strength, relaxation, increased balance and coordination, increased endurance and increased circulation. Individuals of all ages and activity levels have reported excellent results while taking an active role in their recovery. We have successfully treated high school, college, and weekend athletes, workers’… Read More »