Our out-patient physical therapy clinic provides pediatric care as well. This little sweet boy needed skilled therapy to meet his milestones. His milestones are being meet weekly so he can continue to grow, mature and progress
Dry needling the lateral thigh to resolve pain and restore function. Dry needling is great modality used to eliminate pain by increasing circulation to a specific region.
Foot care is a daily practice of washing, moisturizing, filing and clipping nails. Most of us are fully capable of reaching our feet to perform independent foot care, but a lot of Americans cannot reach their feet for a variety of reasons. Some of those reasons might be obesity, joint stiffness, altered mental status, visual impairment, serious medical condition or possibly joint injury. I have seen many extensive foot infection in my practice that started from toe nail clipping, nail and dry skin picking and filing. Regular foot care prevents foot infections that can lead to amputation. We do not recommend diabetics go to salon for foot care due to infection risks.
Our foot care program was started to provide Oklahomans an opportunity to low cost professional foot care. Patients that need professional foot care are patients at risk of infection, neuropathy, poor circulation, chronic swelling, chronic pain, obesity and poor mobility. Professional foot care includes: assessment of tissue and nail color, circulation, edema, pain and odor that can prevent serious complications. Our team will trim and files nails and calluses, make shoe recommendations and / or modifications and provide a full thorough inspection. Treatment is typically gentle and pain free and completed in one visit.
The cost is $40.00 per treatment. In some situations insurance may cover this expense, but our office manager is experienced and will call for eligibility.
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Multiple Sclerosis effects over 1 million people in the United States. MS is a chronic neurological condition that creates inflammation causing damage to the myelin that protects the nerve fibers that send signals across the body. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with MS, there are many treatment options available. One of the options being physical therapy for pain management and maintaining muscle strength and mobility.
Multiple Sclerosis FoundationCommon Questions. (n.d.). https://msfocus.org/Get-Educated/Common-Questions#What%20is%20Multiple%20Sclerosis
Pilonidal cyst is a fluid filled pus pocket formed around hair follicles between the butt cheeks. Pilonidal cyst usually become infected requiring surgery to drain and debride the abscess. Antibiotics and outpatient wound care may be needed to heal the wound if delayed healing occurs.
Risks involved in pilonidal cystectomies include bleeding, delayed healing, infection and reoccurrence. Pilonidal cysts are extremely difficult to heal because of many factors. Factors include: wet moist environment, hair, heat, friction and stool. Our clinic has exceptional healing success rate with pilonidal cyst and we work closely with physicians and the patient to ensure the best care.
References
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Most people confuse women’s health with just pelvic floor dysfunction, but there are many other reasons women seek help from physical therapist. Other reasons include: incontinence, pelvic pain, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, breast cancer, lymphedema, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and other diagnoses that are more prominent in women than men. Treating women for women’s health issues is really just about treating women throughout their span.
Our team understands women’s health needs are different than men’s Health needs, such as women have different cardiac symptoms like jaw and neck pain. Whereas men will complain of chest pain, shortness of breath and upper body pain.
The pelvic floor is a large part of women’s health and our clinic has over 24 years of pelvic floor experience. Pelvic floor conditions include post-surgical complications, post C-section, episiotomy and hysterectomy.
Our clinic is an evident based practice using research to provide successful treatment to meet our patient’s goals. There’s adequate research out there supporting pelvic floor dysfunction and physical therapy intervention.
References
Wojciechowski, M. (2009). Women’s Health: It’s More Than You may Realize. PT in Motion, 1-8.
Pre-habilitation is a program specifically designed by therapists to meet the individual needs of a patient prior to a surgery or a medical procedure .This practice is often used for orthopedic surgeries for both acute and chronic injuries and helps to promote optimal outcomes and success.
These can range from an ACL rupture to an osteoarthritic knee waiting for replacement. “Pre-hab” provides patients with pain relieving techniques, stretches, and strengthening exercises needed in order to obtain a smooth and speedy recovery.
The goals of a pre-operative rehabilitation program include mentally preparing for surgery, reducing pain and inflammation, maximizing range of motion and muscular control, education of expectations post-surgery, and improving overall wellbeing and fitness.
The surgeon is only responsible for 50% of outcome success after a surgery or procedure. The other 50% is due to a patient’s commitment to recovery. Patients will feel better about their recovery process if they are able to get out of bed, go to the restroom, and walk around the house independently.
Outpatient therapy provides their patients with exercise programs to perform at home, making patients more comfortable and familiar with the types of intervention they will encounter post-surgery. Our clinic provides a wide range of knowledge and we would love to help you decide what type of care is best for you or your family members.
References
Ries, E. (2016). Better Sooner and Later: Prehabilitation. PT in Motion, 1-12. Retrieved from
http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/2016/2/Prehabilitation/
What You Need to Know About Prehabilitation. (2014, July 1). Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. https://www.burke.org/blog/2014/7/what-you-need-to-know-about-prehabilitation/19
A total knee replacement is the substitution of weight bearing surfaces in your knee with artificial joints commonly made from mixes of plastic, ceramic, and metal. Knee replacements are commonly prescribed to those who suffer from arthritis which results in painful wear-and-tear in the knees when doing normal daily activities.
Following total knee replacement, there are three major factors that need to be monitored by a medical professional:
Cupping has been around for centuries originating in Chinese Medicine. It gained its mainstream recognition after the 2016 Olympics when Michael Phelps was seen with large red circular imprints on his skin, resembling a hickey.
This treatment involves a special “cup” placed on the targeted area of the body, where it is then suctioned into place. The cupping causes an upward negative pressure that produces dilation of the skin which allows increased circulation and decreased inflammation in the underlying tissue. Cupping can be applied in almost any area, such as the neck, lumbar region, gluts, or along joint spaces and tendons. Cups can also be used during therapeutic exercise to facilitate postural correction and muscle activation. It can be used for various reasoning such as pain management, trigger point release or tissue movement for strength training. Utilized for pain management with patient’s suffering from arthritis, sciatica, sprains and headaches to name a few. Can be used for strength training in cases involving diagnoses such as postural muscles, back stabilizers, scoliosis, and knee or shoulder rehab. It is considered a part of physical therapy manual techniques and is provided at no additional cost to the patient.
Cupping is becoming a widely used practice in the therapy world and we are excited to share it with our patients.
As the seasons change in Oklahoma, so do the increase reports of spider bites. Seasonal changes cause spiders to look for desired climates within our homes and offices.
The most common Oklahoma spiders are the brown recluse, black widow, jumping spiders, wolf spiders and tarantulas. Brown recluse and black widows being the only poisonous of the species in Oklahoma. Wolf spiders can commonly be mistaken as brown recluse and vice versa.
Signs of a bite can be redness, swelling, burning, itching, small bump or blistering. Sometimes with a black widow bite double fang marks can be visible. A brown recluse bite can present with a discoloration surrounding the bite, forming into a fluid filled blister and then sloughing off into a deep ulcer with black dying tissue.
If someone suspects they have been bitten by a spider, they should wash the area with soap and water. Apply a cool compress over the area and take an over-the-counter pain reliever to reduce symptoms. If suspecting a black widow or brown recluse spider bite, contact your primary care physician or an urgent care clinic for appropriate treatment. If a wound area appears, Yukon Wound Care and Rehabilitation has immediate openings with trained professionals to assist with management and wound healing.