SERVICES
A. PHYSICAL THERAPY
Optimum Care Therapy specializes in treating common injuries and athlete rehabilitation. We see all types of orthopedic, spine and sports injuries. We offer our patients an evidence-based approach specific to your goals. With our expertise in Physical Therapy and in combination with our latest technology and equipment, this allows us to create an individualized treatment plan for a fast recovery!
Our Skilled Physical Therapy Emphasis are:
- Hands – on Manual Therapy (Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization)
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Stabilization/ Core strengthening/ Postural training
- Fall Prevention/ Balance training
- Sports Injury prevention and treatment
- Modalities and Therapeutic Agent (Electrical Stim, Ultrasound, Light and Laser therapy etc.)
- Kinesio – Taping correction/ techniques
- Lymphedema using vaso-pneumatic compression (Normatec & Air Relax)
- IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization)/ Graston Technique
- Decompression/ Mechanical Traction
B. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Optimum Care Occupational Therapy Services delivers the highest quality care for hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries.
Our Skilled Occupational Therapy Emphasis are:
• Evaluation of Upper Extremity muscles, joints, and neuromuscular system.
• Development of progressive treatment that is personalized to each patient’s needs.
• One-on-one manual therapy with the therapist.
• Soft Tissue Massage, IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), Kinesiotaping, Joint Mobilization, Desensitization, Scar Mobilization, IFC, TENS, Ultrasound and Physical Agent.
• Common Injuries we treat are Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Post Surgery, Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis, DeQuervain’s, Tenosynovisits, Trigger Finger, Other Tendon Injury, Nerve compression, cubital tunnel, Thoracic outlet syndrome, Ligment and Muscle Sprain/Strain.
Car Accident
Pre and Post Surgery
Work Injury
C. CHIROPRACTIC
SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC SPINAL ADJUSTMENT
Our Chiropractic Sports Practitioner can help you correct body mechanics, relieve pain symptoms and improve your posture so you can get back to your recreational activities or sports that you love.
D. WELLNESS TREATMENT MASSAGE THERAPY
MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage therapy encompasses many different techniques. In general, therapists press, rub, and otherwise manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. They most often use their hands and fingers, but may use their forearms, elbows, or feet.
- Massage therapy dates back thousands of years. References to massage appear in ancient writings from China, Japan, India, and Egypt. In general, massage therapists work on muscle and other soft tissue to help you feel better.
- In Swedish massage, the therapist uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration, and tapping.
- Myofascial trigger point therapy focuses on trigger points—areas that are painful when pressed and are associated with pain elsewhere in the body.
- Massage therapy is sometimes done using essential oils as a form of aromatherapy.
What the Science Says About the Effectiveness of Massage
A lot of the scientific research on massage therapy is preliminary or conflicting, but much of the evidence points toward beneficial effects on pain and other symptoms associated with a number of different conditions. Much of the evidence suggests that these effects are short term and that people need to keep getting massages for the benefits to continue. Researchers have studied the effects of massage for many conditions. Some that they have studied more extensively are the following:
- A 2008 research review and 2011 NCCIH-funded clinical trial concluded that massage may be
useful for chronic low-back pain. - Massage may help with chronic neck pain
- Massage may help with pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee
- Studies suggest that for women in labor, massage provided some pain relief and increased their satisfaction with other forms of pain relief, but the evidence isn’t strong.
Massage for Fibromyalgia
A 2010 review concluded that massage therapy may help temporarily reduce pain, fatigue, and other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, but the evidence is not definitive. The authors noted that it’s
important that the massage therapist not cause pain.
Massage for Headaches
Clinical trials on the effects of massage for headaches are preliminary and only somewhat promising.
More to Consider
- Do not use massage therapy to replace conventional care or to postpone seeing a physical therapist or doctor about a medical problem.
- If you have a medical condition and are unsure whether massage therapy would be appropriate for you, discuss your concerns with your healthcare provider.
- Tell all your health care providers about any complementary and integrative health approaches you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will ensure coordinated and safe care.
Call today to schedule an appointment with our experienced licensed massage therapist.
