Regaining physical function can be one of the most challenging aspects
of your recovery from illness, injury or surgery. In physical therapy,
patients work closely with trained rehabilitation professionals who educate
them on simple exercises designed to stimulate healing. It can be both
alarming and frustrating when you realize your condition has made it harder
to perform daily activities, but by working with a therapist you can set
realistic goals for your treatment that can help you regain your independence.
What Does Physical Therapy Involve?
There is no “one size fits all” solution when it comes to therapy.
Two people with the same injury can have very different experiences. Your
recovery process may be longer or shorter than that of someone else with
a similar condition, but that is no reason to get discouraged. It is important
that your physical therapist takes the time to give you individualized
attention so that they can understand what treatments your mind and body
will be most responsive to.
Your therapist may ask you questions about your regular day-to-day routine
to get a better idea on what aspects of your treatment will be most immediately
beneficial.
Salinas Valley Health Clinics Physical Therapy
Salinas Valley Health Clinics Physical Therapy is located at Salinas Valley Health Clinics Orthopedics, Podiatry & Spine and Sports Medicine facility
at 611 Abbott Street, Suite 100. Our therapists specialize in treating
patients before and after surgery, if surgery is needed.
We work closely with our Orthopedic Surgeons to make sure you regain your
functional ability as soon as possible. Salinas Valley Health Clinics's therapists are able to
walk next door and interact with your Orthopedic Surgeon “face to
face” in order to maximize your recovery.
Our Certified Hand Therapist is specialized in treating upper extremity
injuries. Static or dynamic splinting might be utilized by our Hand Therapist
to help restore function to your injured hand or elbow.
The therapies we offer include:
Aquatic therapy – This is a low-resistance training program that allows participants to build
strength without putting too much strain on their body.
Athletic taping – We provide instruction on how to properly apply athletic tape to keep
bones and muscles in stable positions during a workout or activity.
Biofeedback – Through biofeedback, we can help patients focus their mind on areas of
their body to gain more control over conditions like migraines, pains
and other issues that can be stress-related.
Gait analysis – This is an evaluation of how a patient walks or runs to determine if anything
in their gait could be responsible for a recurring injury.
Kinesio taping – This is a rehabilitative taping technique that stimulates the body’s
recovery from injury by holding muscles and joints in stable positions.
Manual therapy– There are several hands-on techniques that can realign the skeletal system
and surrounding soft tissue.
McConnell Taping – This is another form of rehabilitative taping that is designed to reduce
painful symptoms.
Mulligan techniques – These physical therapy techniques involve exercises to help patients improve
their range of motion.
Muscle energy – A therapy that involves the flexing and stretching of muscles to help
improve joint movement and decrease pain.
Positional release – In these exercises, patients move to comfortable positions to interrupt
pain signals and alleviate chronic joint pain.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction treatment – With this treatment for a condition of the lower spine that causes pain
in the legs, we help patients alleviate pain and regain their mobility.
Sports rehabilitation – We provide injured athletes with a safe workout routine to help them keep
up their strength and heal their injury.
Static and dynamic splinting– Splints are typically utilized by our Certified Hand Therapist. Braces
and thermoplasty are used to position and protect joints and soft tissue.
We Provide a Helping Hand
Trying to struggle through your recovery alone can be exhausting, both
mentally and physically. If your doctor recommends physical therapy, it
means they believe the help and support of a medical professional can
go a long way in speeding up your recovery. Salinas Valley Health is proud to offer these services to people throughout Monterey
County and the surrounding area.
