Comprehensive Spine Program

Neck and back injuries are the main cause of long-term disability, a great deal of which can be prevented if the musculoskeletal problem is addressed appropriately. Many times a person can recover with limited care and home instruction, while others require an extensive in-clinic program. At P.T. Northwest we have the programs and skills available to address all degrees of spinal injuries and adapt all programs to fit the patient's unique needs.

• Comprehensive Physical Therapy Evaluation.
• Therapeutic Modalities for reduction of pain and edema.
• Back Education Program.
• Hands-on treatment to correct soft-tissue dysfunction.

Phase II

• Flexibility exercises.
• Normalizing Range of Motion.
• Stabilization exercises.
• Reinforcement of educational principles.
• Body mechanics and postural awareness.

Phase III

Reconditioning exercises.
• Neuromuscular re-education.
• Improving efficiency of normal movement activities.
• Strengthening Programs.
• Isometrics, Open and closed-chain programs.

Phase IV

• Dynamic strengthening.
• Progressive Resistance Exercises, Swiss Ball, Plyometrics and Proprioceptive Exercises.
• Work Hardening.
• Work conditioning.
• Funtional Integration.
• For work, sport or recreation.
• Independent in home exercise program.

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