Elevate Your Rehabilitation Experience

Physical therapy is crucial in surgical rehabilitation and is a specialized approach aimed at helping patients recover after undergoing surgical procedures. This type of therapy is essential for restoring function, strength, and mobility, ensuring a safe return to daily activities and sports.

Common Surgeries Requiring Rehabilitation

• Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
• Total Hip Replacement (THR)
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Spinal Fusion
• Shoulder Replacement (Total or Reverse)
• Meniscus Repair
• Lumbar Discectomy
• Ankle Fracture Surgery (ORIF – Open Reduction Internal Fixation)
• Labral Repair (Shoulder or Hip)
• Achilles Tendon Repair
• Spinal Decompression Surgery (Laminectomy)
• Total Ankle Replacement
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Distal Radius Fracture Surgery (Wrist Fracture)
• Shoulder Stabilization Surgery
• Patellar Tendon Repair
• Cervical Disc Replacement
• Trigger Finger Release

Sports injuries are common among athletes and active individuals and can affect various parts of the body, including muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones. Physical therapy plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation of sports injuries, helping athletes recover, regain strength, and return to their activities safely and effectively.

Common Sports Injuries Treated with Physical Therapy

• Sprains: Injuries to ligaments
• Strains: Injuries to muscles or tendons
• Fractures: Broken bones that may require rehabilitation after immobilization.
• Tendinitis: Inflammation of tendons (e.g., Achilles tendinitis, patellar tendinitis).
• Shin Splints: Pain along the shin bone often caused by overuse.
• Runner’s Knee: Pain around the kneecap common in runners.
• Rotator Cuff Injuries: Damage to the shoulder muscles and tendons often in overhead or throwing athletes.
• Tennis Elbow: Pain on the outer elbow caused by repetitive motion.

Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or dizziness that can result from various causes, including inner ear disorders, vestibular system issues, or neurological conditions. Physical therapy for vertigo focuses on diagnosing the underlying cause and using specific exercises and techniques to alleviate symptoms, improve balance, and restore normal function.

Common Conditions Treated with Vertigo Physical Therapy

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
• Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis
• Meniere’s Disease
• Vestibular Migraine
• Cervicogenic Dizziness

Techniques Used in Vertigo Physical Therapy

• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
• Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers
• Balance Training
• Gaze Stabilization Exercises
• Habituation Exercises

In physical therapy, therapeutic ultrasound is a technique that uses sound waves to treat musculoskeletal pain, inflammation, and soft tissue injuries. Unlike diagnostic ultrasound, which creates images, therapeutic ultrasound is used to promote tissue healing and pain relief.
Indications:

Ultrasound therapy is often used for

• Tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Muscle strains
• Ligament sprains
• Scar tissue reduction
• Joint stiffness

Soft tissue massage is a manual therapy technique used in physical therapy to treat various musculoskeletal conditions. It involves manipulating the muscles, fascia, and other soft tissues of the body.

Purpose and Benefits

• Pain Relief
• Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion of Joints
• Reduced Muscle Tension
• Enhanced Circulation
• Stress Reduction
• Scar Tissue Management

Joint mobilization and passive stretching are valuable techniques in physical therapy that target different aspects of musculoskeletal function. By understanding their unique benefits and applications, physical therapists can tailor rehabilitation programs to improve range of motion, alleviate pain, and enhance overall function to meet the specific needs of their patients, promoting optimal recovery and improved quality of life.

Conditions Treated

• Joint sprains and strains
• Post-surgical rehabilitation(e.g., after joint surgery)
• Frozen shoulder
• General joint stiffness or flexibility issues
• Muscle tightness or spasm
• Tendonitis
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Sports injuries

The Graston Technique is a specialized form of manual therapy used in physical therapy to treat soft tissue injuries. It involves the use of stainless-steel instruments to break down scar tissue, adhesions, and fascial restrictions, promoting healing and reducing pain. Often applied to conditions involving chronic pain, muscle tightness, or limited mobility, the Graston Technique is particularly effective for patients with soft tissue injuries that are resistant to other treatment methods.

Benefits of the Graston Technique

• Reduced Pain
• Increased Range of Motion
• Faster Recovery
• Improved Muscle Function
• Targeted Treatment

Conditions Treated with the Graston Technique

• Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles tendonitis, patellar tendonitis)
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis and golfer’s elbow
• Rotator cuff injuries
• IT band syndrome
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Scar tissue and adhesions from previous injuries or surgeries
• Chronic neck, shoulder, or back pain
• Shin splints

Kinesiotape, or kinesiology tape, is a flexible, adhesive tape used in physical therapy to support muscles, joints, and ligaments without restricting movement. Kinesiotaping has gained popularity in sports and rehabilitation due to its effectiveness in managing pain, reducing swelling, and enhancing performance.

Benefits of Kinesiotape

• Pain Relief
• Swelling and Inflammation Reduction
• Enhanced Muscle Activation and Inhibition
• Support for Injured Joints and Ligaments
• Improved Performance and Posture.

Conditions Treated with Kinesiotape

• Muscle strains and ligament sprains
• Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow)
• Shin splints
• Plantar fasciitis
• Post-surgical swelling and bruising
• Low back pain
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Shoulder impingement and instability

Moist heat therapy, or hydrocollator therapy, uses warm, damp heat packs applied to the skin. This technique is especially effective for chronic pain, muscle tightness, and joint stiffness, as the heat penetrates deeper into tissues than dry heat, promoting relaxation. The heat increases blood flow to the treated area, which brings oxygen and nutrients to help repair tissue and removes waste products. It also reduces muscle tension, which can relieve pain and improve range of motion.