The practice

Active Life Rehabilitation touts an established physical therapy practice with special expertise in the treatment of geriatric orthopedic conditions, disorders and syndromes. Our licensed therapists believe in a hands-on approach to therapy that assists patients in minimizing pain and achieving their fullest physical capabilities. Their personalized approach to treatment, delivered in a caring environment, attracts adult patients with a wide range of therapeutic needs.

Individualized Treatment Provided by Responsive Therapists

Active Life therapists work with board-certified physicians to develop individualized treatment plans designed to increase patient comfort, function and safety. Each plan has measurable outcomes for monitoring progress and includes patient education and home care programs to maximize patient independence.

An Initial Evaluation

During an initial evaluation, therapists gather important information about the patient's specific disease or disorder, general health and home and work environment. Based on the physician's recommendations and available medical records (physical therapy must be ordered by a physician) they develop a comprehensive plan that treats the whole person and supports other treatment that might be underway.

Special Rehabilitation Programs

Active Life specializes in rehabilitation programs and protocols for the conditions and disorders listed below. Patient and family education, along with instructions for expanding the benefits of therapy through home exercise, are integral parts of all Active Life rehabilitation programs. Of special note are our programs for joint protection/arthritis prevention and fibromyalgia.

Arthritis
Joint protection/arthritis prevention
Osteoporosis
Fibromyalgia
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Headache
Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Stroke
TMJ
Thoracic outlet syndrome
*The practice also has specific protocols for work-related injuries and fall prevention.

Hands-on Techniques for Treatment and Pain Management

Physical therapists use a variety of techniques and interventions, also referred to as modalities to treat musculoskeletal problems and to resolve pain. Many diseases and disorders, especially those that cause pain, benefit greatly from therapeutic exercise programs and the use of advanced, hands-on modalities. All Active Life therapists are highly skilled in these interventions, which they use in combination with other basic modalities as described below.

Advanced, Hands-on Modalities:
Joint mobilization
Soft tissue mobilization
Therapeutic exercise
Myofascial release
Massage
Patellofemoral taping
Biofeedback
Electrical acupuncture
Cranio-sacral therapy
Phonophoresis (ultrasound with steroids)
TENS
Functional electric stimulation

Basic Modalities:
Ultrasound
Paraffin (hot wax treatment for the hands)
Cervical traction
Pelvic traction