
Our program is designated for those whose ability to function in a work environment has been impaired by physical illness, or injury. Some examples of injuries include, but are not limited to: sprains, strains, joint replacements, repetitive stress injuries such as tendonitis, back injuries, and recent surgery.
Our Work Hardening program is tailored to each person’s needs. Programs usually last 2-4 hours/day, 3-5 days/week. We develop individualized programs utilizing task analysis of your specific job description and overall fitness level. Our program includes work simulation, strengthening, conditioning, education, stretching program, and personal ergonomic recommendations. You are the primary contributor to this program and are in control of your recovery. By participating in the program, you ease the transition from injured worker to productive worker. Our primary goal is the safe, productive return of the injured worker to the work force.
Based upon your examination, the physical therapist selects and implements different types of manual therapy techniques to help address your specific problem. Manual treatment can help decrease pain, swelling/edema, or spasms, can help to improve health/wellness/fitness, increase ability to move, decrease restrictions and allow patient to improve overall physical function.
A typical pulmonary rehab session lasts 45-90 minutes and consists of a warm-up, arm and leg strengthening exercises, cardiovascular endurance exercises on a variety of machines (bike, treadmill, arm bike, etc.), balance activities, and patient education regarding pacing and proper breathing mechanics at rest and with exertion. Patients are typically seen 2-3 times per week for 1-3 months.
Dysphagia is sometimes hard to detect in mild to moderate cases: the following can be symptoms of dysphagia:
If you or your loved one is having difficulty swallowing, please discuss with your physician and request a referral for dysphagia treatment.
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