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PHYSICAL THERAPY
Many people, when they think of physical therapy, think of
massage and exercise. Although these are definite components, physical
therapy is much broader. The Alegent Health Physical Therapists have a
medical background. They study etiology (origin of injury/disease),
pathology and treatment (surgical and non-surgical) of dysfunctions that
affect the musculoskeletal system.
The Alegent Health physical therapists are
licensed professional who are experts in musculoskeletal dysfunctions. They are
trained to analyze movement and identify abnormal mechanics. From this
assessment they will treat a dysfunction with manual skills that will accelerate
the recovery process. To enhance this treatment, the therapist will design a
specific exercise program that the patient may execute independently.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & HAND THERAPY
OT in general looks at how a person
can function in their environment and where problems are seen, the
therapist can assist the patient to use adaptive techniques or devices to
remain as independent as possible. In the area of Hand Therapy,
Occupational therapists have specialized in their knowledge of the upper
extremity, and can use modalities, range of motion, splinting and
exercises to help the patient regain functional use of their extremity.
Occupational therapists also look at activities of daily living, and can
provide devices to make every day tasks easier in the areas of work, such
as ergonomic information/tools, home tasks, such as jar openers, zipper
pulls and shoe laces.
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Physical therapy can be effective treatment for pre natal
/ post partum pain and dysfunction, post gynecological surgery, incontinenece /
pelvic floor weakness and pelvic pain. Therapy for these conditions
often consists of strengthening exercises and muscle stimulation. The Alegent
Health Physical Therapy Clinics have specialized therapist and specific equipment to provide
these treatments. For more information or to schedule an appointment
please call 1-800 – ALEGENT.
SPORTS MEDICINE
Alegent Health Sports Medicine provides specialized care
to patients by physicians and staff specially trained in sports medicine.
Services are focused on young and adult athletes to provide a variety of
services including athletic training, the Back to Golf program, community
outreach and educational programs, medical coverage at local athletic
events, rehabilitation services and surgical services. For more
information or to schedule an appointment please call
1-800-ALEGENT.
WOUND CARE
The Alegent Health Physical Therapy Clinics provide
wound care of small surface wounds. Therapy consists of cleansing,
debridement, and bandaging. For more information or to schedule an
appointment call 1-800-ALEGENT.
WORK CONDITIONING
Work Conditioning programs are conducted in our private
facilities. Our highly trained professionals will work with the patient to
develop and implement an aggressive rehabilitation program, designed to
meet each individual’s functional needs. Participation in this program
ensures higher productivity and lowers the risk of potential reinjury.
Efforts are made to educate each patient with regards to their functional
job demands. The Work Conditioning Program includes: complete on-site job
analysis, total body re-conditioning program, including balance,
stability, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning, work
simulation movements, material handling activities, job education,
focusing on injury prevention.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call
1-800-ALEGENT.
BACK TO GOLF
Back to Golf is a program for improving your ability to
play the game of golf. The most important part of equipment you take on
the course is not your clubs, it’s the physical mechanism of your body.
Limitations in how your joints move or imbalances between your muscles can
cause problems with your swing and even lead to injuries. Back to Golf is
a nationally recognized program for identifying and eliminating these
kinds of problems so you are physically able to enjoy the game and play
better.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call
1-800-ALEGENT.
FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATIONS (FCE)
Functional Capacity Evaluations are a scientifically
developed process of evaluating injured people to determine their safe
capabilities and tolerances in a work environment. The goal is for each
patient to be tested in an objective manner and to provide reliable data
for use in determining treatment, therapy, or return-to-work status. This
data will be supplied in a comprehensive report format that provides for
easy interpretation. The testing protocols are supported by peer reviewed
published studies to insure supportable data for use in all applications
and to provide a standardized testing platform for all patients. The FCE
may include, but is not limited to the following: Static/Dynamic Lifting
Tasks, Muscular Strength and Range of Motion Measurements, Cardiovascular
Endurance Exercises, Material Handling Exercises, Assessment of Work
Abilities, Validity Protocol to Assure Accurate Determination of Patient's
Participation Level.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call
1-800-ALEGENT.
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Manual Lymphatic Drainage or MLD
consists of a very light, rhythmical massage, which mechanically
encourages the drainage of lymph from the peripheries, via the nodes, to
where it enters the blood stream. (There is no heart to pump the fluid -
normal circulation relies on muscle movements and respiration). As the
lymphatic system constitutes an important part of the immune system, to
encourage the transport of pathogenic substances to the lymph nodes where
they are inactivated, strengthens our resistance to disease. It can
effectively assist in any detoxification program. It is particularly
indicated where the lymph circulation has been impaired by cancer,
radiotherapy, disease, surgery etc. (consult your physician). Management
will involve advice, massage, self-massage, possible bandaging and
exercises as necessary.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call
1-800-ALEGENT.
ALEGENT HEALTH BACK SCHOOL
Alegent Health Back School is focused on
identifying the risk factors of back injuries while educating the participant on
proper lifting and body mechanics. The class stresses the importance of physical
fitness, nutrition, weight and stress management. Both stretching and
strengthening exercises are taught to each individual ensuring that they will be
using the safest techniques possible. The target audience for back school
includes patients being treated by Alegent Health physicians and rehabilitation
professionals. The classes are also open to Alegent Health employees who have
injured their back/neck on the job. Future classes will be made available to
area companies who wish to send employees for proper lifting
instruction.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call
1-800-ALEGENT.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACK SCREENING
Alegent Health Outpatient Physical Therapy offers
pre-employment back screening to several metro area companies. We offer a
comprehensive screen that covers not only the back and neck but also upper
and lower extremities. This screen was developed to serve as a quick and
inexpensive tool to evaluate the patient for any abnormalities in strength
and range of motion. We also offer an essential job function screen that
is specifically tailored to your companies job descriptions. Each of these
screens can be done separately or together depending on the needs of your
company. The screens are usually performed within 24 hours of scheduling
an appointment and take about 30 minutes to complete with results that
same day.
For more
information or to schedule an appointment call 1-800-ALEGENT.
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