Union Physical Therapy offers a unique approach to the treatment of orthopedic conditions and vestibular dysfunction. Our team of well trained manual physical therapists offer an eclectic, whole body approach to addressing injury and movement dysfunction. Underlying movement dysfunction patterns are identified and addressed. Rarely are individual body parts treated in isolation. Patients are assessed and treated in the most practical way possible using evidence based practice, advanced clinical examination techniques, manual therapy, movement education and exercise prescription.
Services
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Commonly Treated Conditions
Outdoor Athletes & Sports Injuries
Overuse, acute and chronic conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, ankle, foot, or spine.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Whiplash, Cervicogenic headache, lumbar, SI joint, thoracic, or rib injuries sustained in motor vehicle collisions.
Work Injuries
Overuse, acute and chronic conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, ankle, foot, or spine.
Post Surgical Rehab
ACL repair, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, total joint replacement, microdiscoectomy, spinal fusion, arthroscopic surgeries of knee, hip, shoulder as well as the foot and ankle surgeries.
Temporomandibular Dysfunction
Our therapists have advance training in the management of TMD and can assist you with manual therapy techniques and a home exercise program to holistically manage your jaw pain.
Dizziness & Vertigo
Cervicogenic Dizziness, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Viral Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis, Vestibular Dysfunction and multi-sensory balance dysfunction
Peri/Postpartum Care
Your therapist will assist with managing some of the physical challenges of pregnancy using a combination of hands-on techniques, education and gentle movement/exercise to help you stay active throughout your pregnancy. Postpartum care will address muscle tension and posture and positioning associated with early infant care. Your therapist will design an exercise program specific for you to help you return to your sport or activity safely and with confidence.
Our Tools
Manual Therapy
Joint mobilization and manipulation, Soft Tissue release, Muscle Activation Technique, Cupping, and tool augmented soft tissue work such as Graston or Astym
Therapeutic Exericse
Professionally prescribed functional exercise perfected with our assistance in the clinic and performed at home with the aid of video or written instruction. We progress you individualized plan each session as you move back into your activities.
Movement & Motor Control Re-education
Your therapist will help you learn optimal postures and movement patterns by helping you to connect to your body with manual, visual and verbal cues.
Ergonomic Training
Your therapist will review your workstation set up, and daily postures and movements that impact your rehabilitation.
Biomechanical Gait & Bike Fit Analysis
Your therapist is trained to analyze your running and walking mechanics using video motion capture and their experienced eyes to get to the root of your problem. Your PT training in bike fitting can adjust your alignment on the bike and make recommendations about equipment modifications.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Gaze stability, balance, proprioception and habituation training.
Modalities
Ultrasound, traction, and electrical stimulation are used on a limited basis during your treatment sessions to make the best use of your time in the clinic. If it is deemed necessary we can help you to acquire a home unit and educated you in it’s use for independent and self management of pain symptoms.
