"You gave me my life back"

Spine & Sports Rehabilitation Center (SSRC), uniquely offers the following:

• Internationally trained, talented, skilled physical therapists.
• Staff recognized by the medical community for their expertise in the evaluation and diagnosis of musculoskeletal symptoms.
• A professional and motivating clinical environment.
• An advanced, comprehensive approach to physical rehabilitation.
• Treatment programs designed to maximize your return to the highest level of function possible.
• Extensive interaction between physical therapist and patient.
• Dedicated administrative staff knowledgeable in current insurance policies and changes in health plan coverage in the area.
• Reputation for outcomes which greatly diminish or eliminate pain and improve function in over 95% of patients who complete their rehabilitation programs.

All professional staff are members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) the national organization representing physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Connect to the national APTA web site here: APTA Home Page

The highly trained physical therapists at SSRC utilize a wide variety of manual therapy techniques to improve muscle and joint mobility. By using techniques such as joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization, your therapist will restore range of motion by stretching your joints and decreasing muscle spasm. Your return to function is our highest priority, so each technique will be applied with your individualized goals in mind. Through neuromuscular re-education techniques and exercise, your therapist will help retrain your muscles to promote proper posture and body mechanics that you will use throughout all of your activities of daily living. Our philosophy is that both type of approaches are important in developing a comprehensive physical therapy program.

Ahh… Spring is finally here! As you get out working in the garden and yard, remember a few easy tips that can help keep your joints safe.

Instead of bending or stooping for long periods of time, get down on your hands and knees. If your knees hurt try using a knee pad or towel to kneel on. Sitting on a small stool can also help to decrease pressure on your knees. If you are lifting, carrying or shoveling, remember to keep the load close to your body to decrease the torque on the spine.

You should also consider spending a few minutes stretching before and after your garden adventures. Schedule a consultation with a physical therapist at Spine and Sports Rehabilitation Center for more information.