Injuries/Conditions Treated at SOTA
- Post-surgical (including, but not limited to: Joint replacements, Spinal fusions, Arthroscopy, Tendon Repair, etc.)
- Tendonitis/Tendinosis Injuries (Rotator Cuff, Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Other soft tissue injuries
- Degenerative disorders/Arthritis
- Sprains/Strains due to Sport, Work or Motor Vehicle Injury
- Fractures
- Chronic pain
- Autoimmune disorders (including, but not limited to: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lyme disease, etc.)
- Neuromuscular disorders as a result of CVA, TBI, MS
- Cancer related fatigue/pain
- Balance disorders/Gait dysfunctions
- TMJ - Temperomandibular Disorders
- Fibromyalgla
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Neck/Back Injuries (Herniated Discs, Sciatica, Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis)
- Vestibular disorders
Services Provided at SOTA
- Orthopaedic/Manual Physical Therapy
- Orthotics Evaluation and Fitting
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
- Pediatrics
- Certified Massage Therapists on Staff
- Reach Program (clinic-based health maintenance program)
This program is designed for people who are discharged from Physical Therapy to help them progress their physical fitness program under the supervision of trained clinicians.
Frequency of workouts are at the discretion of the client; however, most people attend two to three sessions per week.
Membership for the program is on a month-to-month basis. Clients should discuss transition to this program with their primary PT. In some cases, physician approval may be necessary.
State Of The Art Physical Therapy is now offering Vestibular Rehabilitation.
What is Vestibular Rehabilitation?
Many injuries or diseases can result in a patient having dizziness or balance problems that affect their daily activities. Vestibular Rehabilitation is an individualized program to assess and treat these issues provided by a Physical Therapist. Your physician will need to order this type of program and will issue a prescription for therapy if it is appropriate.
What Should I Expect During Treatment?
Your first visit will include a thorough examination to assess oculomotor function (eye movements), vestibular screening tests, balance/gait assessment, and overall review of musculoskeletal function as it may impair recovery. This evaluation allows the therapist to develop a plan including exercises to be performed in the clinic, as well as at home. Treatment sessions tend to last between 30 and 60 minutes, one to two times per week. The recovery time can range from one session for simple problems to months for complex issues.
What Type of Problems Do You Treat?
Many patients are diagnosed with vertigo or dizziness, but this is a symptom caused by some type of pathology. Common causes of vertigo/dizziness can include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, stroke, and head trauma. Some individuals have worsening balance and increased fall risk due to aging or age-related diseases, another type of problem that can be improved with therapy.
How Does Vestibular Rehabilitation Work?
The cause of the vertigo/dizziness will determine what type of treatment will help the condition. For BPPV, a simple series of maneuvers guided by the therapist in the clinic can fix the problem in one session. If the vestibular system has significant damage, specific exercises can either help teach the patient how to compensate with systems that are still functioning or change how the brain processes the faulty information to create a new balanced “normal.” The goal of vestibular rehabilitation exercises are to mimic common everyday tasks and force the system to properly adapt to the situation.
