Personal Care Physical Therapy

We've Moved our Office to a New Location

2011-07-24T14:32:00.003-07:00

We are pleased to announce that we have moved our office to a new location. It's very close to our previous clinic as it is about a block east and across the street on Cedar Avenue. We now have our own parking, larger patient rooms, and a sign right on the main road.

Please stop by and say, "Hi!" to us at our new clinic. All of our Physical Therapists and Office Staff are very happy with this new move and look forward to continuing to serve our Flagstaff patients. Come on by, we'd love to show you around!

Our New Address is: 2100 East Cedar Avenue. (click here for a map)
Our Phone Number is still: 928-214-7430

On The Ball

2010-02-18T11:54:00.001-07:00

There are good reasons why you are very likely to see those large exercise balls at the physical therapist’s office. These brightly colored pieces of exercise equipment (which also go by the names Swiss, balance, fitness, and physio balls) are extremely versatile. Your physical therapist can use an exercise ball to design an individualized treatment program that can improve balance, agility, posture and coordination. Exercise balls can also assist with stretching to increase range of motion. Exercise balls activate core stabilization by training the muscles of the spinal column as the body works to stay in balance. This can be of benefit when creating a treatment plan to address neck and low back pain.

Physio balls are just one of the many different types of equipment that the physical therapists use at PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY. If you’ve been hurt – on the job, while playing sports, in a car accident, or are simply recovering from surgery – our therapists will create a personalized regimen for you. We will work with you and your doctor to provide you with the best care possible. Call us at (928) 214-7430 to make an appointment or visit our facility at 1515 E. Cedar Ave, Suite E2. Remember that you have the right to choose your own physical therapist. Choose the one that can serve you best.

Under Great Strain

2010-02-18T11:50:00.001-07:00

Why do Achilles tendon ruptures occur so frequently among “weekend warriors”? The Achilles tendon, which is the thickest and longest tendon in the body, connects the heel to the calf muscles. As these powerful muscles contract, they push the foot downward, which makes it possible for us to stand on our toes, walk, run, and jump. As strong as the Achilles tendons are, each is subjected to the entire weight of the body with each step. During a sprint or push-off, each Achilles tendon must bear up to 3-12 times a person’s body weight. In the United States, undue strain results in over 230,000 Achilles tendon injuries each year. To avert injury arising from strain due to tightness or weakness, the Achilles tendons must be stretched and strengthened.

If you are suffering from a damaged Achilles tendon, or any other sports injury, then you need to call PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY for an appointment today. Our therapists can get you back on your feet. We can help you whether you’re a weekend warrior or a pro athlete. We also specialize in the treatment of orthopedic, industrial, arthritis, and hand injuries. Call (928) 214-7430 today to learn more about our wide range of services. Our address is 1515 E. Cedar Ave, Ste E2.

Even Late-Starting Exercise Provides Benefits

2009-10-15T15:00:00.001-07:00

Sedentary types constantly hear experts say that it is never too late to exercise. This advice is backed up by Swedish researchers, who have found that people who put off exercising until the age of 50 can still benefit from physical activity. They should know, however, that the study goes on to point out that it may take ten years for the healthful effects of their late-starting exercise to kick in. That is to say that after ten years, people who began exercising at age 50 lived as long as people who had been engaging in a high level of exercise all along. In essence, the impact of starting to exercise later in life was similar to giving up smoking. If you are an older individual who has never exercised regularly but wishes to start, a physical therapist can get you started with an appropriate exercise regimen.

Of course, whether you’re active or sedentary, sometimes accidents happen. At PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY, our certified therapists can help whether you’re recovering from surgery, a car accident, a fall, or an injury you got while exercising. We can help you recuperate no matter what shape you’re in. And if you’re interested in getting into better shape, one of our physical therapists will be happy to design a fitness program just for you. Call (928) 214-7430 today to learn about what we can do for you. Our office is located at 1515 E. Cedar Ave.

Reach For Your Wallet

2009-09-08T14:57:00.001-07:00

The painful condition known as “sciatica” is often the result of compression or irritation of the longest nerve in the body, which runs from the spinal cord to the buttock and hip area and down the back of each leg. While compression of this nerve is often the result of a herniated disc, there is also another unsuspected cause. Oddly enough, the rear pockets in pants are located close to the sciatica nerve’s most vulnerable areas. As thick wallets in pants’ back pockets press on the sciatic nerve, they produce a sharp pain in the buttock that can radiate down the leg on that side. Fortunately, simply simply relocating the wallet to another pocket can easily avert “wallet sciatica”.

At PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY, our friendly therapists have the expertise necessary to determine the source of your sciatic pain. We will work with you, one-on-one, to create a treatment plan tailored to your unique set of needs with a focus on preventing future pain and loss of function. Call us at (928) 214-7430 to make an appointment or visit our facility at 1515 E. Cedar Ave.

Navigating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

2009-09-08T14:55:00.000-07:00

Carpal tunnel is a debilitating condition that involves symptoms such as tingling; weakness; numbness; and or pain in the thumb, fingers, or hand. Your risk of developing carpal tunnel increases with time spent doing activities that involve forceful or repetitive finger/wrist movements. Computer and construction workers are often at risk. If you are having difficulty with sensation and grip strength you may have pressure on the median nerve, which runs through the wrist’s carpal tunnel to the hand. Left untreated, this condition can cause permanent damage to the nerve and require surgical intervention. An experienced physical therapist can teach people how to uses their hands and work tools throughout the day to minimize or prevent damage to the median nerve. Physical therapists can assess ergonomics, recommend changes to body mechanics, and suggest appropriate exercises.

Naturally, preventing carpal tunnel syndrome is ideal. But if you’re already suffering from this painful condition, then you need to call PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY today. We specialize in the treatment of hand injuries, as well as orthopedic, industrial, and arthritic issues. Our friendly therapists will work with you to design a therapy regimen and help you reduce or eliminate pain. Call us at (928) 214-7430 to make an appointment or visit our facility at 1515 E. Cedar Ave.

Don't Throw Away A Promising Future

2009-09-08T14:54:00.000-07:00

Young athletes are developing more overuse injuries largely because many are specializing in only one sport. Among the most prevalent of these injuries are sprained elbows that are putting young pitchers’ arms at risk. In many cases, the specific problem area is the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). This relatively small, half-inch-long ligament is closely linked with maintaining elbow stability when a person throws. When the ligament tears or becomes stretched, the pitcher will likely experience pain and lose the ability to throw. This injury is also fairly common among any athletes who throw or swing their arms, such as tennis players, javelin throwers, quarterbacks, and weightlifters. All should be careful not to strain their arms by over training/over playing. The best way for young athletes to avoid overuse injuries is to cross train.

An athlete’s recovery is quicker and more successful if the injury is addressed early. Our therapists at PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY have the expertise necessary to help athletes play their best throughout the season and prevent future injury. Call us at (928) 214-7430 to make an appointment or visit our facility at 1515 E. Cedar Ave.

Shoulder Injuries Most Comon Among High Schoolers

2009-09-08T14:52:00.001-07:00

High school players’ risk of injury varies in accordance to the sport they play, but the risk is greater for boys than girls. As for the most common type of injury experienced by young players, shoulder injuries topped the list among football players, followed distantly by wrestlers and baseball players. Boys were twice as likely as girls to experience shoulder injuries, which were three times more likely to occur during competition than practice. Sprains and strains accounted for 39.6% of all shoulder injuries, followed by dislocations/separations (23.7%), contusions (11.5%), and fractures (6.6%). The most common mechanisms of injury were player-to-player contact (57.6%) and contact with the playing surface (22.8%). According to the study mentioned above, athletes returned to play within a week of a shoulder injury in 44.8% of cases, but 22.9% of the injuries kept players on the bench for more than three weeks.

Whether you’re a student athlete, a weekend player, or a professional, injuries are just part of the game. If you’re recovering from an injury on the field or off, call PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY today. Our friendly certified therapists understand the unique needs of all kinds of athletes and create a program designed to get you back in the game. We can also help you recover from an auto accident, work injury, fall, or surgery. Call us at (928) 214-7430 to make an appointment or visit our facility at 1515 E. Cedar Ave, Ste E2.

Talk May Not Come Cheap

2009-09-08T10:05:00.001-07:00

Your cell phone’s unlimited minutes plan may come at a cost that has nothing to do with your monthly bill. Prolonged flexing of the elbow may give rise to tingling and pain in the forearm and hand, which are symptoms that are being increasingly reported by cell phone users. While the popular term used to refer to these symptoms is “cell phone elbow,” the medical term is “cubital tunnel syndrome.” No matter what term you use to describe the painful symptoms, it is caused by compression of the ulnar nerve, which runs along the bony bump on the inside of the elbow. Repetitive and prolonged stretching of the nerve while holding the elbow bent causes it to misfire and short circuit. “Cell phone elbow” responds best to prompt treatment. For more severe or chronic cases physical therapy may help relieve your symptoms. Treatment may include switching to a headset, massage, and the use of ultrasound to loosen scar tissue that sometimes forms around the ulnar nerve as a result of inflammation.

Our therapists at PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERPAY are experienced at relieving symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome. Call us today at (928) 214-7430 to make an appointment or visit our facility at 1515 E. Cedar Ave, Ste. E2.

Sending Kids Packing

2009-09-08T10:02:00.001-07:00

While no one remembers exactly when schoolchildren began looking more like they were heading off on mountain expeditions than to the classroom, we are sure that overloaded backpacks can lead to back pain and other physical ailments. The good news is that, when worn properly, backpacks are better than book bags at distributing the weight of books and other paraphernalia. To begin with, the contents of a backpack should not exceed 15 percent of a student’s body weight. In addition, so that the load is allocated as intended, students should use (and tighten) both shoulder straps and hip belt. Otherwise, a child may bend forward at the hips or arch the back, which can cause the spine to compress unnaturally. Wearing only one shoulder strap of a backpack leads to poor posture and muscle pain in the shoulders and neck. Adults and college students should follow these recommendations as well.

If you or your child are suffering from neck, shoulder, or back pain give the therapists at PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY A CALL. We can help eliminate your pain and provide you with the knowledge you need to prevent future symptoms. Call us at (928) 214-7430 to make an appointment or visit our facility at 1515 E. Cedar Ave, Ste. E2.

Love Match

2009-05-29T13:02:00.000-07:00

Tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis, affects 1% to 3% of adults, but it affects tennis players and many workers at significantly higher rates. Lateral epicondylitis is an overuse injury that occurs at the point where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow or the lateral epicondyle. Pain is typically at the elbow and forearm, especially when bending the wrist. While prevention is largely associated with improved technique among tennis players and revised motions among workers, there has been debate about which treatment produces the best results for those already suffering from the condition. Five Cochrane reviews and a new meta-analysis and systematic review conclude that physical therapy, consisting of a combination of ultrasound, deep-friction massage, and exercise, is remarkably successful over the long term.

You don’t need to be suffering from tennis elbow to benefit from physical therapy. At PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY, our compassionate therapists can help you whether you’re recovering from an automobile accident, a surgery, arthritis, or something as simple as an imperfect backhand. We work with you to create a program to get you back in the swing of things. Call (928) 214-7430 today to learn about what we can do for you. Our office is located at 1515 E. Cedar Ave, Ste. E2.

Getting a Firmer Grasp

2009-05-14T10:06:00.001-07:00

Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis affects one in five people over the age of 55. Osteoarthritis is wear and tear of the joint that is fairly common in hips, knees, hands and the back. When this is present in the hands it can significantly limit the ability to perform daily activities or enjoy hobbies. Although physical therapy can’t reverse joint damage it can help to improve hand function and decrease the pain caused by osteoarthritis. A physical therapist evaluates the patients’ level of inflammation, pain, loss of function, and their lifestyle to develop a treatment plan. Treatment can include education in joint protection, gentle stretching, pain management, and bracing. Most insurance companies will cover physical therapy treatment for acute arthritic conditions.

If you’re suffering from osteoarthritis and looking for the one-on-one personalized care that the disease requires, call PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY today. Our certified therapists specialize in treatment with a personal touch – we will work with you to design a therapy regimen tailored to your unique circumstances. Call us at (928) 214-7430 to make an appointment or visit our facility at 1515 E. Cedar Ave.

We've Got Cyclists' Backs!

2009-04-29T12:44:00.000-07:00

It is fairly common for avid cyclists to complain of back pain, which affects an estimated 30 to 70 percent of cyclists. The good news is that a fix for the problem may be no more complicated than adjusting their bicycle seats. This recommendation is made on the assumption that back pain arises among cyclists when the angle formed by the spine and pelvic bone is too large. To address this potential problem, cyclists are urged to tip the front ends of their bicycle seat down by 10 to 15 degrees. Doing so may help relieve back strain. On the other hand, if back pain persists, cyclists may want to have a physical therapist evaluate their pedaling posture.

Off The Cuff Comments

2009-04-23T11:58:00.001-07:00

Are you or someone you care about suffering from shoulder pain that limits your activity? The anatomical design of the shoulder joint leaves it vulnerable to injury. Unlike the hip joint, which has such a deep socket that the leg bone would stay in place even without the support of surrounding muscles, the shoulder is rather like a golf ball on a tee. Only the four muscles that compose the rotator cuff and a host of tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and accessory muscles keep the arm bones in place. This unique construction is what gives the shoulder the greatest mobility of all the joints, but it also makes it vulnerable to injury due to stress and overuse. Keeping the muscles strong is key to having a healthy shoulder.

Our friendly therapists at PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY can help alleviate your shoulder pain. We are experienced at treating common shoulder problems including rotator cuff injuries, tendinitis, frozen shoulders, torn ligaments and tendons, arthritis, cumulative trauma disorders, cartilage damage, and bursitis. Clients benefit from individual exercise programs that keep them working, lifting their children, or throwing a ball. Call (928) 214-7430 to learn more. We are located at 1515 E. Cedar Ave, Ste E2.

Gaining Strength

2009-03-19T11:32:00.000-07:00

Strength training offers seniors, in particular, the ability to sidestep frailty, disability, and the loss of independence that often accompanies aging. Despite widespread acknowledgment of strength training’s benefits, however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there has been only a slight increase in the percentage of people who have added strength training to their exercise routine in recent years. In the United States, slightly less than 22 percent of adult men and 18 percent of adult women engage in strength training twice per week. These percentages are well below the government’s Healthy People 2010 goal of having 30 percent of American adults making strength training part of their health regimen.

Everyone can benefit from some strength training, seniors in particular. If you want to start pumping iron, contact PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY today. If you are arthritic or have some other condition that hinders your ability to engage in strength training, a physical therapist may be of significant assistance. Our caring and experienced therapists can create a strength-training regimen that is tailored to your needs and abilities, so that you gain strength without hurting yourself. We can update your current program to be used with our equipment, home equipment, or at another gym. Call (928) 214-7430 today to learn about what we can do for you. Our office is located at 1515 E. Cedar Ave.

Watching Your Back

2009-03-19T11:26:00.001-07:00

About four out of five Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. However, with a few preventive steps, many episodes of back pain can be averted. The part of the back that is most vulnerable to aches and injuries is the lower (or lumbar) region because common activities such as bending and sitting place stress on the discs that lie between vertebrae in that area. To avoid low back problems, it helps to increase the strength and flexibility of the core trunk muscles. The stomach crunch is a good exercise for strengthening the abdominal muscles, which help support the spine from the front. A variety of fun core exercises can be done using an exercise ball.

Of course, preventing back pain sounds good, but if you’re already suffering from an aching back then you need to call PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY right away. Our physical therapists have helped many clients learn proper postures and body mechanics to avoid repetitive stresses at the spine. We will work with you to create a program tailored for your unique needs. We can also demonstrate a set of core strengthening exercises that will help prevent a recurrence of back pain. Call (928) 214-7430 today to learn more about our wide range of services or visit our office at 1515 E. Cedar Ave.

Fighting Neck Pain

2009-02-04T15:03:00.002-07:00

People plagued by chronic neck pain may benefit from exercises that are designed to strengthen neck muscles. Those who may benefit most from these exercises are individuals who sit at computers for prolonged periods. According to recent research, when women with work-related neck pain regularly practiced five specific muscle-strengthening exercises, they experienced significant and long-lasting relief. These exercises, which involve the use of hand weights, include the dumbbell shrug, the one-arm row, the upright row, the reverse fly, and the lateral raise. Performing three of these five exercises on a rotating basis (but always including the shoulder shrug) three times a week for 20 minutes per session brought relief from chronic neck pain. Each of the exercises was performed in three sets of 8-12 repetitions, with the weight load gradually increased to twice the original weight in ten weeks.

If you’re suffering from neck pain, for whatever reason, contact Personal Care Physical Therapy today. Our caring and experienced therapists can show you how to perform these exercises and offer other suggestions and therapies that will help you decrease your neck pain and prevent a future recurrence. We can also help you during recovery from a fall or automobile accident. Call (928) 214-7430 today to learn about what we can do for you. Our office is located at 1515 E. Cedar Ave. (E-2), Flagstaff.

EXERCISE AFTER DISC SURGERY

2009-01-23T13:02:00.000-07:00

If patients have doubts about returning to activity and exercise after disc surgery, a recent review of 14 randomized control trials reveals that it is safe to do so. In fact, the study said that, following surgery for a prolapsed lumbar disc, exercise appears to be a beneficial part of the rehabilitation program. Researchers found that performing some type of exercise after surgery was associated with significant improvements in pain and functional capability in the short run without increasing the risk of another operation. Moreover, high-intensity exercise programs were found to be slightly more effective than low-intensity programs in reducing both pain and disability. This study shows that physical therapy as soon as possible after lumbar disc surgery promotes recovery.

Whether you’re recovering from lumbar disc repair or some other procedure, properly supervised exercise and physical therapy can aid in recovery from almost any surgery. At PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY, our caring and experienced therapists know just what sort of activity will most likely get you back on your feet. We can also help you during recovery from a fall or automobile accident. Call (928) 214-7430 today to learn about what we can do for you. Our office is located at 1515 E. Cedar Ave.

P.S. After any type of surgery, patients should engage in rehabilitation regimens that are specifically designed to meet their particular needs instead of simply resuming their old exercise routines.

Working At Your Desk Without Pain

2008-11-18T09:20:00.007-07:00

Are you reaching for a heating pad by the end of the day? Setting up your work station correctly can make the difference between breezing through the day or ending it with a sore neck, painful forearms, numb hands, or worse. A few thoughtful adjustments to the back of your chair or the location of your computer monitor may put large groups of postural muscles at ease during the hours you spend at your desk.

Your Mom did know a thing or two when she was telling you to sit up straight. Good posture allows your body to balance and use the minimal amount of muscle strength necessary to maintain your position. When this balance is disrupted for a short amount of time, the muscles can accommodate until the position is changed. However, muscles and other soft tissues (ligaments, tendons, nerves) have trouble tolerating repeated marathons of our sitting in “out of balance” positions. The placement of your keyboard, mouse, monitor, desk, and chair can bring your body out of a balanced posture and create strain that leads to Cumulative Trauma Disorders.

Your chair. You may have a great chair but you’re only sitting on the front edge of it! The good features in your chair are only helpful if you actually use them! The objective is to maintain a straight line down from your ears through your shoulders and to your hips.
Seat height: Should allow your feet to rest comfortably on the floor (use a footrest if you need to). If your feet are dangling, there is more weight from your thighs on the front edge of the seat and circulation to the legs is diminished.
Seat depth: The length from the front edge of the seat to the backrest of the chair should be shorter than the length of your thigh. A seat that is too deep will hit the back of your knees, prohibit your feet from resting on the floor, or cause you to sit on the front edge and not benefit from the backrest.
Backrest: Imagine sitting at a picnic table or on bleachers for 6 hours a day.
You are putting that same stress on your back muscles if you are not properly using the backrest of your chair. The natural arch of your lower back should be supported to keep you from slumping forward, especially as you fatigue later in the workday. If your chair does not have a built in “lumbar support”, you can purchase pillows designed for that purpose or you can simply place a folded towel behind you.
Armrests: Your neck and upper back muscles significantly relax if your elbows and forearms are well supported. Adjust the height of the armrests to comfortably support your forearms when you are sitting up straight and your elbows are bent to 90°. NOTE: the armrests should NOT be so high that you cannot pull your chair under your desk or close enough to your work surface. Otherwise, you’ll be at the edge of your seat again! Three quarter length armrests usually allow you to pull up close enough to your desk that you don’t need to hunch forward.
Flooring: Deep carpeting or a chair without wheels will make it difficult to freely move your chair to/from your work surface. It is then more likely that you will hunch forward, sit on the edge of the chair, and/or work in a rotated position rather than move your chair to face your work.

Your computer. Desk space can be at a premium as we need so many things at our fingertips (telephone, papers, pens, coffee, etc.) but if your computer is your primary work tool, it MUST be at center stage.
Monitor: The middle of the screen should be DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF YOU and just below eye level. Place your monitor on a stand or book to achieve the appropriate height. Flat screen monitors often fit better into limited desktop space.
!Note for those of us who wear bifocal or progressive lens glasses! When
selecting the height of your computer screen, keep in mind the reading portion of
your lens. Lower your screen slightly to avoid tilting your head back to read
through the lower section of your lens. Consider full lens “reading glasses” for
use at the computer.
Keyboard: It is imperative that the keyboard be directly in front of you and directly in front of the monitor. The keyboard can be on the desk or on a pull-out tray. Your elbows and forearms should be supported on the armrests of the chair or on the desk itself (see above for the appropriate height). You may need to purchase a “wrist rest” to support your wrists in a neutral or slightly extended position. Your wrists should not have to bend down to the keyboard.
Mouse: This should be as close to the side of the keyboard as possible. You should not have to reach forward or sideways from the shoulder to use the mouse. If your keyboard is on a pull-out tray, the tray should be wide enough to also hold the mouse.
Copyholder: By placing your copy at the same level, angle, and distance as your screen, you can speed your work and minimize eye and neck strain.
Lighting: Indirect lighting is best to reduce reflections and glare. Non-glare screens can be purchased to cover your monitor and “soft light” bulbs are available (even for flourescent lights).

Your desk.

Height: The desk should be high enough that your knees fit comfortably underneath it. If you have a keyboard tray, it should also be high enough for your knees to fit underneath. If your chair does not fit under the desk, you’ll be on the edge of your seat again!

Work surface: Unfortunately the depth and width of a desk is often determined by the available floor space and not by ergonomic needs. The depth of the work surface must allow for the computer monitor (flat screen?) and keyboard to be directly in front of you. A keyboard tray leaves the front work surface free for paperwork when it is pushed under the desk and your chair is pulled forward under the desk. Avoid having the keyboard between you and the paper on which you are writing. A desk that is deep and narrow will often draw you forward to reach for things near the back. A desk that is shallow and wide will often cause you to work in rotated positions to reach work that is off to one side. L-shaped work surfaces can be ergonimically efficient if you move your chair to face your work area.

Your breaks. S-T-R-E-T-C-H!
The large muscle groups of the trunk are used to maintain the same postures all through a work-shift. Those large muscles must burn a lot of fuel to do their work. The waste products from that fuel accumulate within the muscles unless there is really good circulation to clean out the waste and bring in fresh nutrition supplies. Taking just a 2 minute break to stretch will improve circulation, clear out waste, bring fresh fuel (nutrients), and help prevent muscle soreness & fatigue. Take frequent stretch breaks.

Fit for work. You only have one body and you must use it for both work and play. Your heart-lung endurance determines how well your circulation can deliver blood and oxygen to your working muscles. Your overall fitness determines how well your body manages a day at work and how much energy you have left over for family, friends, and play. High “stress” levels and some of the naturally occurring changes of aging can also be positively influenced by exercise.

These are just a few of the important adjustments that can be made to improve posture, reduce fatigue, and decrease the incidence of injury. It is still possible to develop pain in a well designed work station. Physical Therapists are uniquely qualified to assess musculoskeletal effects of repetitive stress on your body. Following an evaluation, the Physical Therapist will be able to make further ergonomic suggestions, prescribe stretches and exercises, and help relieve any current symptoms of pain. If you are having pain related to prolonged hours at your computer, you may consider consulting with your physician about a referral to a Physical Therapist.

Debbie Bodin, PT, MPT, Linda Brabant, PT
Personal Care Physical Therapy