Aquatic Therapy
Strive Physical Therapy is offering Aquatic Physical Therapy to accompany the other rehabilitative services they provide. The Aquatic program consists of supervised exercises with one of our Physical Therapists. Swimming is not required as most exercises will be performed while standing in the water using flotation devices or holding onto the side of the pool.
Aquatic Physical Therapy is an alternative form of rehabilitation that is used in conjunction with other traditional outpatient therapies. It uses water as an environment for healing, strength and relaxation. Therapists use the properties of buoyancy, support and accommodating resistance to accomplish goals that would be more difficult to achieve on land.
People suffering from arthritis, fibromyalgia, post-operative conditions, sports injuries, joint, neck and back injuries, musculoskeletal issues, diabetes, obesity, neurologic disorders including: stroke,multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, muscle weakness, or poor balance may be appropriate for this program.
Strive’s Aquatic Therapy Program is provided at the YMCA’s Mount Laurel facility on Centerton Road.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
A Physical Therapist, who specializes in Vestibular Rehabilitation, will evaluate clients suffering from dizziness or balance deficits and perform techniques and/or design an exercise regimen to assist these individuals. People suffering from vertigo, vestibular neuritis, acoustic neuroma, gentomicin toxicity, perilymphatic fistula and post-traumatic vertigo are appropriate for this program.
Post Concussive Rehabilitation
STRIVE Physical Therapy offers a post concussive rehabilitation
program for the injured athlete or individual suffering head trauma.
Once the referring physician has ordered post concussive therapy, a vestibular trained physical therapist will conduct a comprehensive examination and develop an appropriate plan of care.
The examination may consist of a:
• MUSCULOSKELETAL COMPONENT to assess the individuals muscles and joints to determine if there are any limitations or deficits in range of motion, strength or flexibility.
• OCULOMOTOR SCREEN to assess an individuals’ oculomotor (eye) function. The client’s eye movements and their ability to track objects are examined.
• KING DEVICK TESTING is performed, which is an effective concussion assessment tool and outcome measure. It is an objective, physical method of evaluating physical tracking and saccadic eye movements.
• BALANCE ASSESSMENT to determine which aspect of the clients balance system (vestibular, visual, somatosensory) may be impaired.
Clients will engage in an individualized post concussion rehabilitation protocol to address their specific deficit and symptoms. Many will participate in a “graduated return to play protocol” to achieve the goal of returning to full participation in daily activities and sport activities. We will guide clients through the graduated program addressing symptoms such as dizziness, headaches or neck pain and manage any their possible balance, strength or flexibility deficits as well as aerobic deconditioning.
Industrial Rehabilitation Program
These services are designed to minimize employee injuries and reportable occurrences, lower employer costs and minimize lost work days. STRIVE Physical Therapy is utilizing OccuPro Systems and Solutions to offer numerous testing and industrial rehabilitation assessments.
These include:
• WORK HARDENING/CONDITIONING
• FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATIONS
• FUNCTIONAL DISCHARGE SUMMARY
• FUNCTIONAL PROGRESS NOTES
• JOB DEMANDS ANALYSIS
• PRE-PLACEMENT POST OFFER TESTING
• RETURN TO WORK RECOMMENDATION REPORT
• ON-SITE ASSESSMENT
OccuPro’s functional testing provided at STRIVE Physical Therapy takes into account both psychophysical and kinesiophysical approaches. This allows for an objective, reliable and valid evaluation.
Active Release Technique (ART)
ART is a soft tissue system/movement based massage technique used to treat soft tissue injuries muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.
ART is most commonly used to treat conditions related to adhesions or scar tissue in overused muscles.
This hands-on approach allows the practitioner to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Adhesions, scar tissue and other restrictions in these abnormal tissues are treated by combining directed tension with very specific patient movements. This technique is successful in restoring normal flexibility and function with individuals of all ages and activity levels.
ART is very effective in treating conditons such as:
• headaches
• back pain
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• shin splints
• sciatica
• TMJ dysfunction
• plantar fascitis
• tendonitis and other soft-tissue inflammatory disorders.
Graston Technique
This innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique utilizes specifically designed stainless steel instruments to detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. The Graston Technique is effective because it separates and breaks down collagen cross-links and splays connective tissue, which increases the rate and amount of blood flow resulting in increased cellular activity and facilitates reflex changes in the chronic muscle holding pattern.
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury Prevention Program
The program is designed to decrease the number of ACL injuries, particularly in middle and high school female athletes.
ACL injuries in female athletes are on the rise and studies have shown a well conducted injury prevention program can decrease the incidence of ACL injuries.
Neuromuscular training has been demonstrated to have a significant effect on the reduction of relative ACL injury risk in female athletes in high risk landing and cutting sports such a soccer, basketball, volleyball and lacrosse.
The client will be educated to a highly specific 15 minute training session that replaces a traditional warm-up. The goal of the program is to teach coaches and players strategies to avoid injuries by avoiding vulnerable positions, increasing flexibility, increasing strength, and proprioception.
Functional Movement Screens (FMS)
FMS is an effective, evidence-based screening tool that identifies funcitonal limitations, asymmetrics, muscle imbalance and inefficient movements or compensations, which put athletes at risk for injury or compromises optimal performance.
FMS is a grading system that evaluates and documents movement patterns that are key to normal function.
The FMS quickly identifies dangerous movement patterns to be addressed with corrective exercises. It also indicates an indiviuals readiness to perform exercise so that realistic goals can be set and achieved.
A Functional Movement Screen score is generated to target problems and track progress. Once scoring is completed, an individualized exercise regimen is prescribed to restore proper movement, build stength and improve flexibility.
Golf Rehabilitation & Fitness
This program uses a biomechanical approach to performance, fitness and sports medicine for golfers. Our Physical Therapists will design a golf-specific program to assist golfers who want to return to golf after an injury or assist the “healthy golfer” increase their fitness level and golf performance.
Sport Specific Rehabilitation & Training
The Physical Therapists at Strive PT have extensive experience in helping athletes return to their pre-injury performance levels. They will design a rehabilitation program to overcome acute injuries and progress to a sport specific training regimen. A program can also be designed for the healthy athlete to prevent the likelihood of injury and improve athletic performance.
Video Throwing Analysis (VTA)
STRIVE Physical Therapy is offering Video Throwing Analysis (VTA) to youth baseball players.
The VTA is used to determine mechanical faults, from wind-up to follow through, which can lead to shoulder and elbow injuries for baseball players. Video is taken from 4 different angles to assess each throw and implement strategies for the athlete to improve pitching mechanics as well as endurance and velocity.
Kinesiotape
Kinesiotape is a thin, porous, and flexible tape designed to mimic the skin and assist with soft tissue rehabilitation. It can be applied to either facilitate a weakened muscle or inhibit an overworked muscle. It also has the capability of improving swelling in joints, especially in knees and ankles, as well as correct joint mechanics to promote healthy posture.
Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
Individuals suffering from disorders related to the temporomandibular joint will benefit from this specialty program.