Since 2008, Beth Landgraf, P.T. and the rest of the PTC Family have been providing Dewitt and the surrounding communities with outstanding Physical Therapy Services. She opened her first clinic at Clark Corners and recently relocated to the State Road Clinic (located at the corner of Old 27 and State Road). The staff at PTC is committed to helping their patients improve their quality of life. This is accomplished through individualized treatment plans, home exercise programs and specialized treatments such as Manual Physical Therapy Techniques, Dry Needling, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization/Graston Technique, Blood Flow Restriction, and the Nike 360 Golf Performance Program.
INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION: WHAT IS IT?
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization/Graston Technique has been available for the treatment of soft tissue restrictions since 1994. The Technique was researched at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Over the years over 19,500 clinicians worldwide have added this technique to their treatment plans. Known as the Graston Provider Network over 2,150 outpatient facilities, and 310 professional and amateur sports organization utilize the technique for the treatment of soft tissue injuries. The instruments are stainless steel with a curvelinear edge that is is combined with a concave / convex shape to mold to various contours of the body. The instruments will act like a “tuning fork” in the clinicians hands and vibrate when a restriction such as swelling, spasm or scar tissue is encountered.
The stainless surface of the instruments do not compress as do the fat pads of the fingers allowing access to deeper restrictions, thus isolating and treating them with precision. Another way of thinking about how the instruments work is that of a stethoscope. It amplifies what the human ear hears, Instrument Assisted Soft tissue mobilization amplifies what the human hands feel.
The technique has been used in the treatment of common repetitive stress disorders such as golfer’s and tennis elbow, jumper’s knee, shin splints, and achilles tendinosis with positive results. Restricted mobility disorders such as frozen shoulder, back, neck and knee pain have also responded with positive outcomes.
This same technique used by athletes at Michigan State University, US Olympic training centers, PGA Tour, NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB teams is provided by the staff of The Physical Therapy Connection.
What is Blood Flow Restriction?
Blood Flow Restriction therapy is a specific therapy technique that reduces the amount of stress or load on joints while promoting similar strength building properties as heavy resistance training. This technique utilizes a cuff just above the targeted muscle group of the upper or lower limbs. The cuff is inflated to a specific pressure to slow down blood flow while a patient performs lower resistance exercises with higher repetitions. Similar training variables such as metabolic stress and muscle tension are altered using this technique and allow for strengthening without stressing an existing injury.
Reference:
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Blood_Flow_Restriction_Training
What is PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY?
It is a specialized physical therapy technique addressing pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence and many other issues related to the pelvic floor. We have Certified Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists who use advanced techniques including, manual techniques, biofeedback and exercises to improve pelvic floor function. Our PT will provide a one-to-one evaluation and discuss symptoms and medical history. They will develop a plan and goals related to their findings. The patient will have a personalized treatment plan including a home exercise program to help reach and maintain the patient’s goals.
Other services provided:
- Low Back/Neck Pain
- Post-Surgical Pain and Limitations
- Work-Related Injuries
- Sports-Related Injuries
- Dizziness/BPPV
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Arthritic Conditions
- Spinal Dysfunction
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Headaches
- Overuse/Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Deconditioning
- Gait/Balance Disorders
- Sprains/Strains
- TMJ Syndrome
- Parkinson’s/Neurologic Disorders
- Concussion Syndrome
- Pregnancy Related Disorders
Treatment Techniques:
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Therapeutic Exercise
- LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Dry Needling
- Manual Therapy/Massage
- Joint mobilization
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Cervical/Lumbar Traction
- Cupping
- Kinesiotaping
- Electrical Stimulation