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Joint Care

We strive to help our patients recover from injuries, enable them to fulfill an active lifestyle, and maximize their quality of life through a very holistic practice. Whether a patient is recovering from a specific joint related injury/disorder or a more general condition, we recognize the importance of joint care. Here at Plan Physical Therapy we provide extensive demonstration, education and training with all of our exercises to not only build strength, but to insure the protection of the joints. We emphasize proper form and mechanics (movement patterns), to prevent additional damage. When our physical therapy patients leave, not only do we want them to be recovered, but also to have the knowledge and experience to avert preventable injuries.

Dislocations / Subluxations

Condition: Dislocations or subluxations occur throughout the body, usually in response to a significant quick force that is unexpectedly experienced through a joint. When dislocation of a joint like the shoulder or elbow occur, even if the joint is “put back in place”, there is often damage done to the…

Sprains

Condition: A sprain happens when the connection between bones called ligaments become overstretched. There are different degrees of stretch. A sprain right after injury may look purple like a bruise, and likely be painful to touch and swell up. Treatment: Immediate treatment of a sprain uses the guiding acronym RICE…

Fractures

Condition: Fractures are common among all ages of the population. Most often the force through the bone is in a location or angle that exposes a weakness sin the bone that allows the fracture. Treatment: Treatment includes ROM, stretching and strengthening of the affected area. Physical therapy is especially important…

Bursitis

Condition: Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid filled sac which when working properly, cushions and reduces friction in joints such as the shoulder. Bursitis is often caused by repetitive motions. Some common locations for bursitis is knee, hip, elbow, but the most common being shoulder from excessive overhead movement. Treatment:…

Arthritis

Condition: There are two primary types of Arthritis. Osteoarthritis, meaning that it affects the protective cartilage surface of bones, causes stiffness and some joint pain. Creaking, popping or grinding may be audible or perceived through vibration in affected joints. This type of arthritis is often Staying active and losing weight…

Tendonitis

Condition: Tendonitis is the inflammation around a tendon, the band which connects muscles to bones, transmitting force. Tendonitis occurs from repetitive overuse of a motion. For example, ‘tennis elbow’ occurs on the lateral (outside) area near the elbow where the forearm muscle tendon responsible for extending the wrist lies. Tendonitis…

Work related injuries

Condition: The most common work related injury for people who are active computer users is carpal tunnel. ‘Carpal tunnel’ is the inflammation of tendons and pinching of the Median nerve that runs through the wrist supplying muscles of the thumb and sensation of nearby two fingers. Pain described as tingling…