Acute Physical Therapy

Same day appointments are always available for acute injuries. As healing and recovery times are quicker with immediate treatment of such problems, we make your patients a priority.

Goals of Acute Physical Therapy Treatment:

• Decrease pain.
• Decrease swelling.
• Decrease muscle spasm.
• Educate on proper positioning.
• Teach home R.I.C.E. techniques (rest, ice, compression, elevation).
• Brace and support injury site as needed.
• Determine functional status for modified duty vs. regular duty as needed.

Typical Injuries We Treat Acutely, but not limited to:

• Extremity sprains and strains
• Spinal musculature sprains and strains
• Whiplash injuries
• Industrial injuries
• Sports trauma
• Facet irritation
• Sacroiliac strain

The best way to prevent an acute injury from becoming a chronic problem is with prompt treatment and educating the patient in prevention measures.

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