Physical Therapy
The therapies perfomed at Boca Orthopedic and Rehabilitation specialize in alleviation of pain, rehabilitation to achieve optimal functioning, and restoration of strength. We strive to ensure post-injury and post-surgical outcomes for all individuals by providing outstanding therapy, comprehensive education, and continuing post therapy support.
Our participants include adults, sports enthusiasts and non-sports enthusiasts, and those with a variety of orthopedic injuries. Our therapists will provide you with one-on-one attention. For every appointment, you will work with a highly trained member of our team to help you achieve optimum results post injury or post surgery. We will provide you with an individualized treatment plan to help you meet your unique rehabilitation goals. Some of the therapies that we provide include:
Traction
Therapeutic spinal traction uses manual or mechanical forces to stretch and mobilize the spine. Traction can help to relieve back pain by stretching tight muscles from mechanical or compressive disorders resulting from injury, degenerative disease, or a compressed nerve root. Our doctors will carefully examine you prior to treatment and create a plan that uses the amount of weight, force, and duration that you can comfortably tolerate. They can even recommend a traction system for you to use at home.
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Spinal Ultrasound
Spinal ultrasound used alone, or combined with stretching, therapeutic massage, heat packs, or gentle chiropractic manipulation can help to relieve tight painful muscles, reduce stiffness, and promote movement. At Boca Orthopedic and Rehabilitation you benefit from the combined talents of our staff.
Please visit our Patient Education Library to learn more about ultrasound therapy.
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Muscle Stimulation
During treatments, specific muscles are targeted with vibration, cold temperature, or transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) to stimulate muscle contractions and facilitate movement. Following muscle stimulation, we will teach you how to safely exercise your affected limb to improve circulation, reduce swelling, and keep the muscles healthy to prevent deformities and health complications.
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Gait Training
Gait refers to the manner in which you ambulate or walk. A safe gait is necessary for independent living and the prevention of falls and injuries. In rehabilitation, “gait training” refers to therapies to help you walk after you have experienced a circumstance that affects your ambulation. We can help you gain strength, endurance, motion, balance, and coordination to develop an effective gait.
Please refer to our Patient Education Library to learn more about gait training.
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Exercise
The benefits of exercise have clearly been proven in the scientific literature. If you have experienced bed rest, inactivity, disease, or injury, exercise may help to increase muscle strength, tone, size, and function, while decreasing pain and stiffness. We can tailor a safe and effective workout program designed to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. We ensure that you are working with the appropriate amount of weight or resistance and can gradually increase your program based on your progress and goals.
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