Spinal
Care
Spinal pain and injury
affect over 80% of the population at some time during their lives. The Physical
Therapists at Physical Therapy Associates of Schenectady, P.C. are able to
provide these patients with appropriate education and care to improve recovery
from the acute stages to return to normal activities. Our thorough evaluation
and treatment procedures help determine what type of program is suitable for
each individual. Each patient is progressed through an appropriate continuum of
care based on their individual needs, normal activity level and work
responsibilities.
Our Spine Care Programs
include the following:
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First Aid/Acute Injury Care - An
evaluation is performed to determine appropriate first aid and treatment
immediately or within the first few weeks after injury or surgery.
Modalities such as heat, cold, and electrical stimulation may be used to
improve tolerance to treatment and normal movement.
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Spine Clinic - Following a comprehensive
evaluation of spinal mechanics, patients with symptoms or injuries from the
neck to the pelvis actively participate in a progressive exercise program
and receive modalities, manipulation, and other treatment as necessary to
help them resume normal activity.
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Education Programs - Our Spine Care
Programs, Post Op Back Surgery and Back Pain During Pregnancy education
programs instruct patients in ways to reduce strain on their spines to aid
in recovery, prevent reoccurrence and improve the benefits of the
rehabilitation process.
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Aquatic Therapy - Physical Therapy and
exercise in water allows us to take advantage of water=s natural buoyancy
and resistance. The acute patient is able to move with increased ease with
less weight bearing to regain motion and flexibility sooner.
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Functional Capacity Evaluation - A 3-4
hour comprehensive evaluation will identify the recovering person=s current
physical abilities to perform the essential tasks of a job. This will help
the physician determine a safe, appropriate return to work date or further
rehabilitation.
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Return to Work Programs - This program is
designed to maximize an individual=s functional and work related abilities
following spinal injury to facilitate an early and safe return back to
productive employment.
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Job Analysis and Workplace Modifications
- Assessment and recommendations are made for prevention of further spinal
strain and injury on the job.
Please call any of our office locations for more
information.
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Spine Care Programs
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First Aid/Acute Injury Care
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Spine Clinic
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Education Programs
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Aquatic Therapy
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Functional Capacity Evaluation.
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Return to Work Programs
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Job Analysis and Workplace Modifications
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