PHYSICAL THERAPY
At Positive Motion Physical Therapy, every injury is unique to each person and is addressed as such. A full body assessment is completed with every injury. Your movement will be assessed and specific exercises & stretches will be prescribed. In addition, the appropriate modality will be utilized to help get you on the road to healing and achieve your goals. You will also be educated on the kinetic chain of the body and how to prevent further injuries. Our physical therapist is known for his exceptional listening skills and efficacy. He will work with you to establish your goals and prepare the best recovery plan for you. Come on in, we’re here to listen!
Do you have nagging, ongoing injuries that constantly reoccur or an injury that “doesn’t respond to physical therapy?” The problem could be a misdiagnosis or a secondary issue that is not as apparent. By looking at the full kinetic chain, the physical therapist at Positive Motion will help identify problems that may not appear to be directly related to your injury, but are related. Don’t be surprised if you’re doing hip stretches to address an ankle injury!
Vestibular Balance, Proprioceptive Balance and Falling:
Vestibular and Proprioceptive Balance: In addition to musculo-skeletal balance, vestibular and proprioceptive balance are important factors to consider for us to safely move around our environment, especially with the older population (age 65+). If you or a loved on are limiting activity because of fear of falling or a past fall, it can be addressed by physical therapy. Education along with specific activities and exercises are used to help restore balance which increases safety and makes life more enjoyable. The physical therapist at Positive Motion enjoys helping people of all ages maximize their independence by strengthening vestibular and proprioceptive balance.
VIDEO RUNNING GAIT ANALYSIS
There are three main reasons people choose to have a Video Running Gait Analysis:
1) Injury: Whether you run for fitness or enjoy racing every weekend, running injuries are one of the most frustrating things to deal with when they slow you down, make running painful or prevent you from running all together. A video running gait analysis at Positive Motion will help identify the biomechanical imbalances that may have caused your injury. In the case of an injury being treated byphysical therapy, the cost will be covered by your health insurance.
2) Improving Efficiency: A video running gait analysis can help runners improve their running efficiency by identifying biomechanical imbalances that, with strengthening, could help a runner get stronger, prevent injuries and improve their performance. Improving running efficiency will help each individual achieve their specific goal, whether it’s helping running feel more comfortable, preventing injuries or setting a new personal record in a specific race distance.
3) New To Running: A running gait analysis can help people who don’t currently run discover their passion for running and set them on the path to running without injury.
During a running gait analysis, a person is videoed running on a treadmill from multiple angles. The video is then played back on specific computer software that slows the video, can take specific measurements and allow us to see small movements that are otherwise difficult to see.
After problem areas (flexibility, muscle imbalances, weakness) have been identified the next step is to correct them. You will be guided through a series of specific exercises that address your needs. You will practice them under the watchful eye of the physical therapist then head home with some work to do on your own. The outcome depends on your dedication to the exercises. Some people request a follow up visit after a few weeks to check on their progress.
ALTERG ANTI-GRAVITY TREADMILL
The innovative AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a game changer in body weight supported physical therapy and athletic training. Whether you’re a patient or an athlete dealing with lower body injuries, chronic pain or neurological conditions that inhibit mobility, you can benefit from the unweighting capabilities. The Anti-Gravity Treadmill helps a broad spectrum of people – top level athletes, orthopedic and neurologic patients, pediatric, geriatric and those looking to lose weight – to achieve their personal health, wellness or performance goals.With the AlterG you can
- – Reduce gravity’s impact by selecting any weight between 20% and 100% of your body weight by 1% increments
- – Rehabilitate lower extremity injuries with less pain and less impact
- – Improve mobility, strength and safety for those with neurological conditions
- – Provide a safe way to lose weight and exercise more intensively while unweighted
- – Train without pain and reduce the stress to joints and muscles
- – Recover effectively and with less pain after training or competition