The Rehabilitation Staff at the INSTITUTE FOR
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY is available to treat
a variety of orthopedic conditions. Some of
the most common conditions we
treat are the result of injuries to the:
rotator cuff, wrist, hand, back,
knee, and ankle.

Prior to initiating treatment, a
licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
or Occupational Therapist (OT) will
complete a comprehensive evaluation.
Once the evaluation is complete, your therapist will work with you to design the appropriate treatment plan.

Reducing pain and returning patients to their prior level of function are some of the primary goals held by our therapists. Various modalities, such as, heat, cold, ultrasound and electric stimulation may be used to control pain levels. As your pain is under control, the therapists will progress the activities, including: strengthening, stretching, manual therapy, patient education, etc.

Rehabilitation Services includes both Physical and Occupational Therapy. Although the Occupational and Physical Therapists use many of the same approaches to patient care, including: therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, patient education and modalities, there are some slight differences in the patients they treat. The following is a generalized division of cases by body parts:

• Patient focused care
• Emphasis on patient goals
• Same therapist consistency
• High patient satisfaction scores
• Convenient location
• Expanded hours of operation

• Reduction of pain
• Return to work/home activity/sport
• Increase strength and motion
• Patient education
• Improve balance / coordination

• Evaluation of orthopedic conditions
• Development of rehabilitation programs
• Home exercise programs
• Mobility training
• Strengthening programs
• Splinting and bracing
• Activities of daily living training
• Sport specific rehabilitation
• Body mechanic and posture training
• Sports medicine

In addition to providing licensed Physical or Occupational Therapists, many staff members possess additional certifications. The following is a list of additional certifications:

• Certified Hand Therapist
• Licensed Athletic Trainers
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Certified Pilates Instructor

Call (567) 940-3341

• Orthopaedic Physicians
• Family Physicians
• Physiatrists
• Occupational Health Physicians
• Chiropractors

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