Concussion Treatment- BHS offers highly skilled treatment from experienced therapists for post-concussion
syndrome. We provide specialized assessments and individualized treatment
programs for anyone who has suffered a concussion and is dealing with
prolonged symptoms. We offer the IMPACT test right in our clinic as well
as vestibular rehab, gaze stabilization programs, exertion programs, and
return to play/sport protocols. We also offer massage therapy for those
suffering from sore necks and work hardening for those who were injured
at work and need to prepare to return to work after their concussion.
We do our best to provide optimal communication with a patient’s
family, school, work, coaches, doctors, etc. to ensure a safe return to
previous lifestyle or athletic participation.
Custom Orthotics
Industrial Rehabilitation - Injured at work or have an injury/recent surgery preventing you from returning
to work safely? We can help! BHS offers work hardening, work conditioning,
ergonomic assessments, post offer screenings, and back school/CTD school.
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.
Manual Therapy - Manual therapy is a piece of physical therapy that involves skilled hands-on
treatment. Manual therapy can help to improve tissue extensibility, increase
range of motion, modulate pain, mobilize and/or manipulate soft tissue
and joints, reduce soft tissue swelling, inflammation, and restrictions.
Techniques may include passive range of motion, mobilization/manipulation,
manual stretching, manual traction, massage, and manual lymphatic drainage.
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.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Pediatrics
Pulmonary Rehab - The primary goals of the program are to improve the patient’s quality
of life, increase their strength and endurance and to decrease their shortness
of breath with activity. Overall, we aim to positively alter the patient’s
lifestyle or pattern of living. Our pulmonary rehab program is individually
tailored to meet the needs of every single patient under the direction
of a doctor. We train, motivate, rehabilitate, and educate the patient
and their significant other. Some outcomes of participating in our pulmonary
rehab program are reduced hospitalizations, improved quality of life,
reduced respiratory difficulty, reduced anxiety/depression, improved independence
with activities, and increased survival in some patients. The following
medical conditions/diagnoses are appropriate for pulmonary rehab:
COPD
Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Cystic fibrosis
Sarcoidosis
Post-polio syndrome
Pre- and post- lung transplantation
Occupational/environmental lung disease, and many more.
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.
Vertigo - Vertigo is a sensation of a room spinning or of dizziness or impaired balance.
Vertigo is typically caused by an inner ear problem. Our skilled and competent
PT staff can assess the problem and treat vertigo on the same day. If
symptoms persist, the patient returns until the vertigo is gone. Vertigo
treatment lasts anywhere from 30-45 minutes per session and it takes from
1-6 sessions to properly treat. The therapist will also assess a patient’s
balance, gait and transfer safety, and neck range of motion and flexibility
and prescribe an individualized program to address all related deficits.
Vital Stim Therapy - Vital Stimulation is an FDA cleared neuromuscular electrical stimulation
therapy for the treatment of dysphagia. Dysphagia is
difficulty swallowing affects an estimated 1 million Americans every year.
In its most severe state, dysphagia can leave a person completely unable
to swallow and dependent on a feeding tube.
Dysphagia is sometimes hard to detect in mild to moderate cases: the following
can be symptoms of dysphagia:
Coughing/clearing the throat after swallowing
Abnormal volitional cough
Decreased vocal quality
Recurring chest infections
Multiple swallows or special maneuvers required to clear throat
Difficulty completing a meal
Feeling of food being stuck in the throat
Requiring a modified (soft food or pureed food) diet
Difficulty starting a swallow
Spilling food or liquid from the lips or drooling
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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