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Physical Therapy Services

We combine manual therapy, strengthening, stretching and modalities as needed to help restore the muscular skeletal system. All of our physical therapists are trained in the treatment of post-operative orthopedic procedures, arthritis, sprains, acute sports injuries, strains and fractures. We also use hands-on techniques to reduce pain associated with joint dysfunction, muscle spasm and muscle tension.

We can help you when preparing or recovering from a total joint or rotator cuff surgery. We develop an individualized program to help you safely gain strength and mobility to get back to life.

Sports injuries can affect bones or soft tissue such as ligaments, tendons or muscles. We treat athletes of all ages! Our treatments are designed specifically for each athlete’s unique body and needs. We also provide education to correct forms and help prevent future injury.
Commonly treated conditions include:

  • Sprains/Strains
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Tendinitis
  • Bursitis
  • Runner’s Knee
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Golfer’s Elbow

The advancement of wound care is an ever-evolving area of discovery, resulting in new options for optimal care. We are continually updating our knowledge for treatment of all wounds with the latest cutting-edge techniques through wound care certified therapists.

Graston is an instrument-assisted technique we use to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions.
We use Rock Tape as part of our treatments to assist with relieving pain, swelling and inflammation. It calms muscles so they heal properly and allows a full range of movement.
We may also use Cupping as part of a treatment to mobilize blood flow and promote healing.

Our therapists are Graston and Rock Tape certified.

We provide injury assessments and treatments for athletes experiencing pain, swelling, loss of motion, numbness or tingling. We also provide SWAY concussion assessments and management.

We are contracted with Meade, Southwestern Heights, South Gray and Fowler schools to provide routine visits by our in-house athletic trainer.
During the Fall sports season we also provide a walk-in clinic for the contracted schools, you can read more about it here: Saturday Morning Fall Sports Walk-in Clinic

We use spinal decompression therapy to help relieve back pain by gently stretching the spine which removes pressure from the spinal disks. Commonly treated conditions include:

  • Back or Neck Pain
  • Sciatica (pain, weakness or tingling that extends down the leg)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Posterior Facet Syndrome (worn spinal joints)
  • Radiculopathy (injured or disease spinal nerve roots)

We treat patients with movement issues due to injury or disease of the nervous system. Commonly treated conditions include:

  • Stroke
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Guillain Barre Syndrome
  • And other progressive neurological conditions

Our treatments help improve range of motion, functional movement and strength, postural re-alignment, balance re-training, cardiovascular endurance, motor control and decrease spasticity.

We are able to design a unique program to treat imbalance, vertigo, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, ear pain, foot sensitivity, concentration and hearing loss associated with common balance or vestibular dysfunction.

There are many bodily changes that occur during a woman’s life, especially during pregnancy and labor. Our physical therapists can help with joint and muscle pains, swelling, pelvic floor rehabilitation, urinary incontinence and chronic pelvic pain. Treatments may consist of exercises, behavior modifications and/or pain management techniques.

We also treat children ages birth through 18. Our treatments can address developmental delays, assist in recovery from an injury or surgery as well as improve coordination and balance.

We help rebuild strength and flexibility and reduce pain to get you healthy and back to work.

Kim Skinner
Physical Therapy Director
kskinner@avhealthsystem.com
620-873-7572

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