Our Services

 

• Conditions We Treat Include
• Your Physical Therapy Program
• Treatment Procedures
• Special Programs & Services

 

Our Board Certified Physical Therapists can provide therapy  for almost all Orthopedic conditions and Sports/ Overuse related  Injuries & for All ages. Following a comprehensive initial evaluation your Physical Therapist will develop a therapy program specific to your condition & your goals.

 

Conditions We Treat Include:

 

• Neck Pain • TMJ /Jaw Pain • Thoracic Pain • Low Back Pain • Sacroiliac Joint Pain • Hip Pain • Knee / PFJ Pain • Ankle & Foot Injuries • Joint Replacements           o Hip           o Knee           o Shoulder • Myofascial Pain • Women’s Health • Conditions affecting Older Adults • Headaches

• Shoulder pain • Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain • Over use Injuries • Work Related Injuries • Auto Related Injuries • Arthritic Conditions • Post Surgical Conditions Incl.           o Rotator Cuff Repairs           o Knee: ACL & Meniscal              Repairs           o Ankle & Foot Fractures           o Lumbar Laminectomy           o Cervical Fusion • Pediatric Conditions • Peripheral Neuropathy   Balance Problems

 

Your Physical Therapy Program
  
Based on your complaints, your physician’s referral & your evaluation findings, your PT program may consist of (when indicated) a no. of the following treatment  procedures:
  
Treatment Procedures

• Ultrasound (with /without E-stim) • Electrical Stimulation • TENs   • Moist Heat  • Ice   • Paraffin Wax  • Infrared / Anodyne • Iontophoresis  • Phonophoresis   • Mechanical Traction • Gait Training  • Balance / Coordination Training • Self Care Management   Techniques

• Joint Mobilization & M.E.T. • Massage / Soft Tissue Mobilization • Myofascial Release Tech.s • Instruction in a Home Exercise   Program • Taping incl. Kenesio Taping • ROM & Stretching Exercises • Strengthening Exercises • Core /Stabilization Exercises • Posture Re-education Exercises • Aerobic Exercise • Functional Integration /   Progressions • Graston Techniques

 

If you have any questions regarding the potential benefit of Physical Therapy for a specific condition, please contact us for additional information.

Special Programs & Services

 

Pediatric Physical Therapy

 

Our Clinic provides the ONLY Pediatric Physical Therapy Program within 20 miles of Fowlerville. Dan Santioni PT is in charge of this program, while he has extensive experience in the area of Pediatric PT (all ages: newborn to teen) He provides therapy for a broad array of pediatric problems including (but not limited to) developmental delay, orthopedic & neurological disorders & even pulmonary conditions. Kuirsta Carlson MPT is our other Pediatric Physical Therapist, while she has also specialized in this specialty for several years. For the convenience of parents, we are able to provide evening & Saturday appointments and while our Fowlerville clinic is our main Pediatric center, when necessary we can also provide therapy for the children at our Howell clinic. If you have a son or daughter, that may require PT & you would like to avail of the opportunity for them to attend our practice, Dan or Kuirsta would be pleased to answer any questions  that you might have, while they are well known & respected by many of the Pediatric physicians in Livingston County.

 

Certified Graston Technique Provider

 

Graston Technique is an innovative instrument assisted manual therapy technique, which enables clinicians to achieve quicker & better outcomes treating both chronic & acute conditions including spinal problems, shoulder & elbow tendonitis, knee problems & plantar fasciitis etc., which often FAIL to recover with other therapy choices. If you have a chronic problem that continues to persist, this treatment option maybe of benefit & you can call John for further information and /or you can visit: www.grastontechnique.com.  As of August 2009, Fowlerville PT Specialists earned the distinction of being 1 of just 3 PT clinic in Michigan, which is a Certified GT provider.

 

Certified Sportsmetrics Site

 

In July 2011, our practice became a Sportmetrics Certified Site after Eddy Landon, our PTA, completed the Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopedic Center Sportsmetrics Certification Program. This program provides patients with both clinically proven ACL (Anterior CruciateLigament) prevention training as well as return to play training for those athletes that are recovering from an ACL, while we are now able to make this program available in our community.

 

Women's Health Program

 

This program has been recently established in response to the many women that struggle with Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Pain & problems relating to Pregnancy. Glenda is one of the most experienced Womens Health Physical Therapists in Livingston County & can often times provide effective treatment for these conditions. Please call Glenda directly for more information regarding this program.

 

Anodyne (InfraRed) Therapy  Care  Provider  for Peripheral Neuropathy

 

Combined with balance & proprioceptive drills, this program consistently provides neuropathic pain relief & improves a person’s balance & gait, which in turn helps to prevent falls & promotes independence.  Of interest, Glenda  studied the use of this treatment procedure for peripheral neuropathy as part of her Doctorate program.  For more information, regarding the use of Anodyne Therapy, visit: www.anodynetherapy.com

 

Personal Training for all Populations

 

This program is geared toward any individual who desires a higher level of fitness & wellness. The program is individualized with a focus on steady improvement & avoiding injury. The program is coordinated by John Dean PT, who is a certified personal trainer, strength & conditioning specialist & wellness instructor who has worked with individuals of varying fitness levels for many years. If you have an interest in personal training, please contact John to discuss your fitness goals.

 

Post Discharge Exercise & Fitness

 

Physical Therapy ends when skilled intervention is no longer indicated (or when your insurance plan will not approve any more therapy) however you may still need to become stronger & regain your fitness. This program (which is available to our patients for a nominal fee) enables you to recover completely so you can resume your active lifestyle without restrictions.

 

Balance Assessment & Fall Prevention

 

The intent of this program is to identify individuals that are at risk of falling & in turn instruct them in safety prevention & how to implement safety measures in their home, as well as providing them with an appropriate exercise program, if indicated.

 

Every year, 30-60% of adults fall & the rate increases with age. In addition, a significant percentage of deaths every year, result from injuries relating to falling.

 

If you, or a family member or a friend would like to schedule an appointment to have your balance & risk of falling assesses, please contact us, to schedule an appointment.