Physical Therapy is a form of healthcare with the primary goal being to develop, maintain, and restore maximum movement potential and functional ability. ABove physical therapists work to promote optimal health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, and correct dysfunction.
The physical therapists at ABove Physical Therapy take pride in the integration of traditional and non-traditional therapies which allows them to provide a unique, customized and comprehensive approach to rehabilitation. They are grateful to be in a profession whereby they can assist someone to improve the quality of their life.
ABove Physical Therapy is equipped with a wide range of innovative exercise apparatus, as well as electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, ultrasound, heat and ice therapy. Our caring staff, private treatment rooms and state-of-the-art facility insures patients will receive the finest care possible.
Pregnancy and Physical Therapy
Throughout the journey of pregnancy, it is not uncommon for expectant mothers to encounter issues that are treatable with physical therapy. It is our goal to help our expecting patients have as comfortable and enjoyable pregnancy experience as possible. Read more about how we can help you.
What should I expect from my Physical Therapy session?
Your first session will consist of a detailed evaluation. In this total body assessment you can expect a postural analysis, assessment of strength and flexibility, gait analysis, and movement analysis, and assessment of sports performance when appropriate. The physical therapist will discuss their finding with you and develop a plan of care to address these findings.
Exercise apparatus used for physical therapy may include but is not limited to:
- GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®
- Pilates Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Wunda Chair
- Bike
- Upper Body Ergometer (UBE)
- Balance Boards
- Small props (magic circle, various sized therapeutic balls, therabands, foam rollers, stretching straps)
- TRX
ABove Physical Therapy treats many types of dysfunctions and injuries. This list is by no means exclusive:
Low Back Pain
- Muscle Strain
- Disc bulge/ herniated disc
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Degenerative disc disease
- Postural dysfunction
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Scoliosis
- Pelvic and spinal instability
- Fractures
Neck Pain and Headaches
- Headaches
- Whiplash injury
- Arthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Degenerative disc disease
- Postural dysfunction
- Muscle Strain
- Herniated Discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Scoliosis
Temporal-mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
Sports Injuries, Treatment and Prevention
- Ligament injuries
- Meniscus injury
- Overuse Injuries
- Joint restriction and pain
Hip Pain
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Sciatica
- Joint instability
Knee Pain
- Ligament injury
- Pre & Post Surgical Rehabilitation
- Patellofemoral pain
- Joint and muscle pain
- Muscle imbalance
- Joint instability
- Bursitis
Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Ligament sprains/tears
- Plantar fasciitis
- Neuroma
- Arthritis
- Impaired gait
- Joint instability
Shoulder and Upper Back Pain
- Impingement syndrome
- Rotator cuff injury
- Frozen shoulder
- Tendonitis
- Postural dysfunction
- Shoulder instability
- Bursitis
Elbow Pain
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
Wrist and Hand Injuries
- Muscle Strain
- Tendonitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Radial tunnel syndrome
- Arthritis
- Fractures
Neurological Conditions
Balance Problems
Women’s Health Issues
- Pelvic Pain
- Lymphedema
- Urinary Incontinence
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Fibromyalgia
- Coccygodynia
- Osteoporosis
During your course of physical therapy, the following treatment techniques and modalities may include but are not limited to:
- Massage techniques
- Myofascial release
- Muscle energy techniques
- Dural and Nerve mobilization
- Soft tissue and Scar mobilization
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Visceral manipulation
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Jones Strain-Counterstrain
- Joint mobilization
- Stretching
- Ultrasound
- Traction
- Electrical stimulation
- Iontophoresis
- Heat and Ice therapies
If you have any questions about our physical therapy services, call us today at 770-904-2332, or email us.
