Physical Rehabilitation Therapy
Please click on any of the links below to learn about our Physical Rehabilitation Therapy offerings:
- Physical Rehabilitation Evaluation
- Spine and Joint Treatments
- Physical Rehabilitation Modalities and Biomechanical Taping
- Rehabilitation Exercise Treatment
- Preventive and Restorative Exercise Instruction
Physical Rehabilitation Evaluation
Following your initial medical work-up and with your pain under control, our team can progress you through FORMA’s rehabilitation program. It is here that our staff taps into the specialties of physical therapy, chiropractic and exercise physiology to further determine the breakdown of your body’s systems.
Examples in the runner might be that knee pain is actually the result of a weak or deconditioned hip. For the patient with a shoulder problem, it may be from an undetected neck problem leading to poor positional control over the shoulder and upper back.
Whatever the reason for your pain — obvious or not — our team of talented and experienced medical professionals and health specialists will ensure your physical rehabilitation evaluation is conducted thoroughly and accurately.
If you’ve never heard of spine or joint mobilization/manipulation treatment, you’re not alone. The terms “mobilization” and “manipulation” in our clinic are often used interchangeably. Generally speaking, mobilization is a manual therapy technique performed by one of our physicians, chiropractors or physical therapists.
There are different “types” of mobilization, each having a specific use with a particular condition, need and clinical indication. Here at FORMA, we use a technique (or a combination of techniques) that will be the most effective for you — our patient.
Simply put, mobilization treatment incorporates the application of light force with rhythmic movements at the beginning of range, to sustained movement at the end of range. At times, a “thrust technique,” which may be accompanied by a popping sound, may be also used if clinically indicated.
The benefits of spine and joint mobilization are many, including:
- Pain reduction and control
- Re-establishes proper range of motion
- Increased body awareness of position and motion
- Synovial fluid (joint fluid) movement (which improves joint health)
- Increase flexibility and response of the connective tissue of the joints
In a typical physical rehabilitation program, mobilization is used to incorporate and enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic exercises. Here at FORMA, we have observed that restoring the joint range and quality of motion before recruiting and coordinating movement of the body provides faster and lasting results. We have also seen that patients who receive manipulation plus exercise show more and faster improvement than those who received stabilization exercises alone.
Physical Rehabilitation Modalities and Biomechanical Taping
Here, we use therapeutic modalities — such as ultrasound, various electrical stimulation, moist heat and cold compress — for pain control and/or recovery after therapeutic exercises. Biomechanical taping or strapping is also used to ensure proper mechanics during functional training.
Rehabilitation Exercise Treatment
At FORMA, our Rehabilitation Exercise Treatment program focuses on exercise instruction and monitoring in non-painful positions. As you might expect, this approach allows your body to adjust to training, establish control, and accept more demanding exercises as time goes by. During this form of treatment, we also find and work on weak links that often keep people from feeling better and achieving peak performance.
Preventive and Restorative Exercise Instruction
After completing a personalized rehabilitation program, we prescribe a “self-care plan” to manage and keep any weak links from resurfacing, and to maintain and advance your overall physical health and wellbeing.
To learn more about our Physical Rehabilitation Therapy services in Costa Mesa, California, call our office today at (949) 999-0777 or drop us a note using our online Contact form.
