The temperature is warm and helps to increase blood flow, which allows more motion and decreased pain. Buoyancy will assist in some movements therefore making it easier to move. Balance exercises can also be done to help build confidence and reduce the fear of falling.
     Progressive weight bearing is done more efficiently when in a pool. Pool therapy can help if you suffer from Difficulty in Walking, Lack of Coordination, Injury to Nerve Roots, Osteoarthritis, Pain in Limbs, Swelling of Limbs.

Did You Know:
     There are 30 million falls per year
     33% of women and 17% men will sustain fractured hips,
     if they live to be 90 years old.
     20% of fractured hip patients are referred to a nursing home
     10-15% of falls result in serious injury
     Vestibular Exercises can improve gait and balance

    Part of the recovery to wellness is to resume normal activities...work, childcare and hobbies

     Without a structured exercise program you may have the tendency to increase body fat, lose muscle mass and develop decreased endurance. After an initial evaluation, we will devise a program comprised of flexibility, strengthening, aerobic and interval training. These activities will have the goal of helping you return to the
“important” things of life.

    Some chemo and radiation patients may have Muscular wasting and disuse atrophy, Lack of Coordination, Pain in limbs or Edema.

     Based on an evaluation by a Licensed Physical Therapist, we can tailor an exercise program to improve physical function and quality of life

     Exercise may help lessen the effects of cancer fatigue, and improve muscular imbalances.

     Pool Exercises can help restore coordination without the fear of falling.

     Increased Flexibility allows activities of daily living to become easier.

Exercise keeps you moving, working and doing activities of daily living.
Exercise for cardiovascular fitness and weight
control will decrease stress on the joints.
Exercise for muscle strength helps keep joints stable.

Exercising under the MEDICAL SUPERVISION of a licensed physical therapist will allow low back pain sufferers to have a complete UNDERSTANDING and KNOWLEDGE of correct body mechanics and posture.

EFFECTIVE physical therapy interventions:
AEROBIC TRAINING to improve cardiovascular fitness and assist in weight reduction.
MODALITIES to decrease muscle pain and spasm.
AQUATIC THERAPY to increase mobility and decrease pain.

Upon discharge patient will be scheduled for 2, 4, and 6 week FOLLOW UP VISITS. ALL HOME EXERCISES will be REVIEWED, MODIFIED, and ADVANCED. All difficulties will be addressed. Patient will also receive a COMPLEMENTARY work out with a CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER at Wings Adult Fitness, according to our design.

RUNNERS suffering from Shin Pain, Arch Pain, Achilles Tendonitis, Tight Hamstrings, Lumbar, Sacral Strain, and Shoulder Strain

Physical Therapy program includes:
An evaluation of your running posture, flexibility and strength. A review of your stride restrictions and the tissue involvement. Personalized Performance Plan that may include soft tissue mobilization techniques to improve flexibility. Specific exercises for “running muscles” to develop strength, power and endurance. Running specific drills to decrease stress and strain on the spine and extremities. Achieve Being Injury Free!!

GOLFERS suffering from Shoulder Strain, Golfers Elbow, Lumbar Sacral Strain
Spasm Of Muscle, or Intervertebral Disc Disorder

Physical Therapy program includes:
An evaluation of your swing, posture, flexibility and strength. Video Analysis by a PGA professional reviewing the biomechanics of your grip, address position, backswing, impact and follow through. A review of your swing restrictions and the tissue involvement. Personalized Performance Plan that may include soft tissue mobilization techniques to  improve flexibility. Specific exercises for “golf muscles” to develop strength, power, and endurance. Golf Specific drills to decrease stress and strain on the spine and extremities. Achieve An Injury Free Swing

Patients who have completed cardiac rehab and have begun to resume normal activities may still experience general fatigue. Our goal at Fitness In Therapy is to get your patient back into a healthy and productive life.

     Increases cardiac muscle strength
     Improves oxygen exchange and peripheral circulation
     Decreases resting and exercise blood pressure
     Increase resting metabolism
     Increases overall flexibility
     Increases lean muscle mass
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Patients with connective tissue dysfunction experience joint swelling and inflammation, severe pain, loss of motion, disuse weakness, and resultant
impairment in function.

Physical Therapy Interventions:
Flexibility exercises to restore motion.
Therapeutic and connective tissue Massage to relieve pain and spasm, restore motion and promote relaxation.
Mild to moderate Strengthening to improve physical function and capacity.
Patient education to improve body mechanics, postural stabilization and ADL’S.
 

Our Physical Therapists will help diabetic patients learn to exercise. Exercise allows insulin to work more efficiently and burns calories. Blood sugar and blood pressure can both be lowered by regular exercise and overall stamina can increase.

Startling Diabetic Statistics:
     80% of diabetics are overweight
     2200 new cases diagnosed daily
     44 billion $$$ spent on direct costs of the disease
     86,000 lower limbs amputated annually
     Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness
     Diabetes is the leading cause of end stage kidney disease

At Times do you complain of back pain, difficulty walking, or decreased activities of your daily life?

Fitness In Therapy will design and supervise your exercise prescription.

All reimbursable by your insurance.

Tell your Doctor you would like to participate in FIT’S Osteoporosis Program

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