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Treating your ankle/foot injuries
Our therapists understand that healing from a foot or ankle injury can be a challenging and frustrating process, especially because our feet are needed every single day and it can be very inconvenient for daily activities. We work closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and goals. Our physical therapists are also specialized in specific foot and ankle conditions such as plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, and ankle sprains.
Complete treatment for your knee injury
We are happy to inform that knee pain can be easily treated with physical therapy. Our physical therapists will perform a thorough examination to determine the cause of the pain, and develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses the unique needs and goals of each patient. With our expert care and guidance, patients can rest assured that they are in good hands as they work to recover and regain their quality of life.
Complete treatment for your hip injury
We understand that it's important for our patients to manage their ongoing aches and pains and that's why we focus on a personalized treatment plan that will help them even when they're not with the physical therapist. We give specific advice, exercises and education on how to maintain and improve the hip health, so our patients can continue their recovery process at home. Our physical therapists are also specialized in specific hip conditions such as hip osteoarthritis, hip bursitis, and hip fractures.
Complete treatment for your lower back injury
Anyone can experience back pain, whether they are an athlete, a construction worker, or an office employee. We also understand that the road to recovery can be a long one, that's why we focus on a hands-on approach, and our therapists will work with you one-on-one to help you regain function, range of motion, and strength in your lower back.
We give specific advice and exercises for our patients to continue at home to reach their goals. We also provide education on proper ergonomics, and other preventative measures to reduce the risk of future injuries.
Individual treatment for spine pain
Spine injuries can be a common and debilitating problem for many individuals. Back pain is one of the most common health complaints and it is estimated that up to 80% of people will experience back pain at least once in their lifetime. It's also a leading cause of disability worldwide.
The staff at our physical therapy clinic are experts at helping individuals recover from spine injuries and manage the pain and symptoms that can result from these types of injuries.
Treating your hand and wrist injuries
If you or someone you know is experiencing pain or discomfort as a result of a hand or wrist injury, we encourage you to come in for a consultation. Our team of experienced therapists is here to help you feel your best and get back to the things you love doing, whether it's working, playing sports, or doing daily chores.
We will work with you to help you regain function, range of motion, and strength in your hand and wrist, so you can return to your normal activities and be as comfortable as possible during the recovery process.
Treating elbow injuries
We understand that getting back to daily activities is important for our patients, so we focus on restoring function, range of motion, and strength in the elbow as well as the surrounding muscles and joints. We also give specific advices and exercises for our patients to continue at home to reach their goals.
Treating shoulder injuries
Shoulder injuries are a common problem among individuals who engage in activities that require repetitive motions, such as swimming, tennis, pitching, weightlifting, yardwork, or playing a musical instrument. These types of injuries frequently involve muscles, ligaments and tendons.
The staff at Elevate are experts at helping individuals recover from shoulder injuries and manage the pain and symptoms that can result from these types of injuries.
In some cases, surgery may be necessary. Our clinic works closely with a team of orthopedic surgeons and if needed, we will work with you both before and after surgery to ensure the best possible outcome. This may include pre-operative rehabilitation and post-operative rehabilitation.
Complete treatment for your neck injury
Our therapists understand that healing from a neck injury can be a difficult and frustrating process. That's why we strive to create a welcoming and supportive community environment that helps our patients feel comfortable and at ease.
With our expert care and guidance, patients can rest assured that they are in good hands as they work to recover and regain their quality of life.
Treating dizziness and headaches
Head injuries can be a major source of pain and discomfort for many individuals. Whether it's a concussion, a skull fracture, or a traumatic brain injury, the effects can be long-lasting and debilitating.
The staff at Elevate PT are experts at helping individuals recover from head injuries and manage the pain and symptoms that can result from these types of injuries.
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are disorders of the jaw muscles, temporomandibular joints, and the nerves associated with chronic facial pain. Any problem that prevents the complex system of muscles, bones, and joints from working together in harmony may result in temporomandibular disorder.
Signs and symptoms of TMJ disorders may include:
- Pain or tenderness of your jaw
- Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints
- Aching pain in and around your ear
- Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing
- Aching facial pain
- Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth
Head
When a person experiences thoracic or middle back pain, it can cause a significant amount of discomfort. Mid-back pain can make sitting, lying in bed, standing up straight, and even breathing, very uncomfortable.
There are several possible causes of thoracic pain. Some of the most common ones are:
- Injuries and soft tissue damage
- Problems with the spinal joints
- Muscle overuse and accumulated muscle tension
- Scoliosis
- Poor posture
Spine
The most common cause of foot or ankle tendonitis is overuse. Symptoms of foot or ankle tendonitis can include localized pain, swelling, stiffness and difficulty with weight bearing activity including standing, walking, and ascending or descending stairs.
Types of Tendonitis
- Peroneal tendonitis: pain and inflammation along the outer edge of the heel.
- Achilles tendonitis: causes heel and calf pain, typically felt when walking or running, extending all the way up to the middle of the calf.
- Extensor tendonitis: causes pain on the top of the foot, a very rare type of ankle tendonitis.
- Anterior tibial tendonitis: causes pain on the front of your foot, typically felt when walking down stairs or on sloped surfaces.
- Posterior tibial tendonitis: pain and inflammation on the inner portion of the ankle (under the protruding bone), can contribute to flat foot.
Ankle and Foot
Plantar fasciitis, or plantar fasciopathy, is a foot condition that gradually worsens over time as a result of repetitive stress. This can cause inflammation that builds up in a thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. In most cases, plantar fasciitis develops due to age, activities that place a lot of stress on your heel such as running and poor foot mechanics.
Common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
- Heel pain after an increase in activity
- Pain in the arch of the foot, toward your toes
- Sharp pain that slowly goes away after you take your first steps in the morning or if you have been sitting for an extended period of time.
Your therapist will develop a care plan that works with the pace of your healing to get you back to your favorite activities. This plan may include hands-on treatments, taping, use of orthotics and progressive exercises.
Ankle and Foot
Achilles tendinopathy is a common injury in which your Achilles tendon (which connects your calf muscle to your heel bone) becomes irritated, causing pain behind your heel. In many cases, Achilles tendinopathy occurs due to repetitive use of the Achilles tendon. We also treat people with Achilles tears, which require significantly more recovery time due to surgery to repair the torn ligament.
Treatment for Achilles tendinopathy involves a combination of activity modification, as well as treatment with your physical therapy team to restore strength, flexibility and mobility to the injured tendon.
Treating a torn Achilles requires surgery and a recovery process that typically takes eight months to a year before you fully return to physical activity. In this severe case, our therapists will stay in close communication with your physician during your healing process.
Ankle and Foot
When you experience an ankle fracture (a broken ankle), one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint are broken. Depending on the severity of your broken ankle, you can experience moderate pain while walking to complete inability to put weight on your ankle.
If we suspect a fracture, we will immediately refer you to receive a radiograph to confirm whether you’ve suffered a broken ankle.
Treatment for a broken ankle can vary, depending on the severity of your injury. Our therapist will work with your physician to determine the right time to begin therapy and a specific plan of care to get you back to the things you enjoy.
Ankle and Foot
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports, and they come in two types: low ankle sprain and high ankle sprain. Low ankle sprains are more common and often occur when you roll over the lower part of your ankle, turning in your foot. High ankle sprains occur when there is an injury to the large ligament above your ankle that joins together the two bones of your lower leg.
Ankle sprains often lead to symptoms such as:
- Difficulty bearing weight
- Swelling
- Tenderness
Treatment for ankle sprains — which are often graded on severity from grade one to grade three — usually revolves around ways in which we reduce your inflammation and promote healing. Common treatment methods for phase one of healing include:
- Protection – rest followed by gentle motion and use of crutches, if necessary
- Optimal loading – weight-bearing exercises to stimulate healing
- Ice
- Compression – tape or socks/stockings
- Elevation
If you continue to experience pain or have difficulty walking, phase two of the healing journey will include a personalized plan of care from your physical therapist to help with your ankle’s mobility, balance, strength, stability and endurance.
Ankle and Foot
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the bands of ligaments that connect your thigh bone to the shin bone at the knee. An ACL tear is common among athletes. Young female athletes are especially prone to an ACL tear. Symptoms of an ACL tear can include:
- A feeling that your knee gives away when putting weight on it
- Popping or snapping sound
- Sharp pain
- Swelling
Most ACL tears require surgery. If surgery is not necessary, your therapist will work with you to restore muscle strength, agility and balance. Post-surgery, your treatment will include icing and compression, movement exercises, electrical stimulation and strengthening and balancing exercises.
Knee
Iliotibial band (IT band) syndrome is an overuse injury of the connective tissues located on the lateral or outer part of thigh and knee. Symptoms of IT band syndrome include:
- Pain after walking, stepping up/down stairs or moving from sitting to standing
- Pain on the outside of the knee
- Swelling near the outside of the knee
Knee
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the most common cause of knee pain seen by doctors. It is a condition in which the cartilage under the kneecap is damaged due to injury or overuse. It's common in people who participate in sports, especially women and young adults.
The most common symptom is knee pain that increases with stair climbing or squatting movements and is usually caused by patellar misalignment.
Knee
The meniscus is cartilage that cushions your knee. These tears can affect both athletes and non-athletes and symptoms can include:
- Difficulty bending the knee
- Difficulty walking or stepping up/down stairs
- Difficulty standing after prolonged sitting
- Popping or tearing sensation
- Sharp pain
Meniscal tears are often treated without surgery.
Knee
It may take several months or longer to fully recover from any knee surgery. This can vary depending on your age and general health.
Common types of surgery
- Meniscectomy
- Meniscus Repair
- Meniscus Transplant
- Plica Removal
- Lateral Release
- Microfracture
- ACL Reconstruction
- Tendon Repair
- Knee Replacements
- Arthrotomy
Knee
Osteoarthritis is the deterioration of the cartilage that cushions your knee. Symptoms of osteoarthritis can include:
- Pain with walking, stepping up/down stairs and moving from a sit to stand position
- Pain or stiffness after having your knee bent or straight
- Popping, cracking or grinding when moving your knee
- Swelling after activity
- Tender to touch
Knee
Shoulder surgery is often necessary for many common shoulder problems. Procedures can range from minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to more traditional open surgeries using a scalpel and sutures.
Common shoulder surgeries include
- Total Shoulder Replacement.
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement.
- Shoulder Arthroscopy.
- Rotator Cuff Repair.
- SLAP Repair, Labral Repair.
- Open reduction internal fixation of a fracture
Shoulder
It may take several months or longer to fully recover from any hip surgery. This can vary depending on your age and general health.
Common types of hip surgery
- Total hip replacement.
- Partial hip replacement.
- Hip resurfacing.
- Labral repair.
- Surgical Dislocation/Debridement for FAI.
Hip
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in which extra bone grows on the side of the hip joint, causing the bones to have an irregular shape. As a result, the bones don’t fit together properly, rubbing against each other when you move.
Symptoms of femoroacetabular impingement can include:
- Hip pain
- Hip stiffness
- Limited range of motion
Hip
A hip labral tear occurs when you rip the ring of cartilage just outside of the socket of your hip joint. We see hip labral tears most often in athletes and individuals who perform repetitive twisting movements.
Symptoms of hip labral tears include:
- A clicking or locking sound in the hip
- Hip pain
- Hip stiffness
Hip
Bursitis is a condition in which bursa; sacs of liquid found between bones, muscles and tendons that ease the friction from these tissues rubbing together, get inflamed and cause pain. In most cases, bursitis develops due to repetitive activities that overwork and irritate the hip joint. We see this condition the most in older women.
As part of your treatment plan, your therapist will work with you to strengthen your gait, hip and core muscles to help take pressure off of your hip joint.
Hip
Osteoarthritis is a result of wear and tear on the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is the result of inflammation in the joint. Arthritis symptoms can include:
- Joint deformity
- Joint stiffness
- Joint swelling
- Pain with movement or rest
- Weakness and loss of muscle mass
Your treatment will include exercises that will increase your strength and function and reduce pain. In addition, gentle heat or cold can help with your symptoms.
Hip
Hand
Shoulder
Ankle and Foot
Sacroiliitis is the inflammation of one or both of your sacroiliac joints, located where your lower spine and pelvis connect.
There are many causes of sacroiliac pain, including injury, arthritis and pregnancy. In rare cases, an infection in the joints can cause sacroiliitis. Symptoms of sacroiliitis may include:
- Difficulty walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Muscle tightness and tenderness in the hips or buttocks
- Pain that is worse when standing and walking and then eases when sitting or lying down
- Pain that radiates down to the knee
- Sharp, stabbing or dull pain in the pelvis or low back area, groin or tailbone
Lower Back
Spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis are often described together because the symptoms, common ages of patients with these conditions and treatment are very similar.
- Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra (a bone of the spinal column) slips over the vertebra beneath it
- Spondylolysis is a stress fracture in the lumbar spine
There are many causes of spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis, including genetics or injury to the vertebra. Both conditions are very common in children and adolescents who participate in sports that require heavy lifting or repeated backward bending or twisting of the back, such as football, hockey, gymnastics and dance.
Symptoms of spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis can include:
- Lower back pain
- Muscle tightness or stiffness
- Pain in the buttocks
- Pain radiating down the legs
Lower Back
A herniated disc is a problem with one of the discs or rubbery cushions between the vertebrae (the bones that make up your spine).
A herniated disc can irritate nearby nerves. In some cases, this causes very little or no discomfort. In other cases, this condition can cause a variety of symptoms. Symptoms of a herniated disc can include:
- Difficulty getting up from a sitting position
- Inability to stand up straight
- Limping
- Numbness or tingling
- Pain in your buttock and legs, including your calf, foot and thigh
- Weakness in your back
Lower Back
A back sprain happens when you stretch or injure a ligament or tendon in your back. Ligaments are bands of tissue that connect bones at the joint. Tendons are tough bands of tissue that connect muscle to bone.
When you suffer a back sprain or strain, you may feel a pop or tear. Other times, your symptoms may include:
- Decreased range of motion, making it difficult to walk, bend forward or stand straight
- Limited function
- Muscle cramping or spasms
- Pain
Lower Back
Tendonitis of the thumb affects the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. Symptoms of thumb tendonitis can include:
- Difficulty moving the thumb
- Difficulty grasping or pinching
- Pain or swelling at the wrist where your thumb is attached to the forearm
- Weakness
Hand
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of a pinched nerve in your wrist. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can include:
- Numbness or tingling in your thumb, index and middle fingers
- Pain in the palm of your hand and wrist
- Weak grip and pinch
Hand
The difference between a sprain and a strain is that a sprain injures the tissue that connects two bones, and a strain involves an injury to a muscle or the tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. Symptoms of sprains and strains can include:
- Bruising
- Limited range of motion
- Pain
- Swelling
Shoulder
Elbow
Hand
Tennis elbow is the result of damaged tendons on the outside of your elbow. Symptoms of tennis elbow can include:
- Pain that radiates into your forearm and wrist
- Difficulty gripping
- Increased pain when you use your wrist and hand for lifting or opening objects
- Stiffness in your elbow
- Weakness in your forearm, wrist or hand
Elbow
Golfer’s elbow causes discomfort on the inner side of your arm and elbow. Symptoms of golfer’s elbow can include:
- Numbness or tingling in your ring and little fingers
- Pain and tenderness in the inner side of your elbow or forearm
- Stiffness
- Weakness in your hands and wrists
Elbow
Postural dysfunction is crucial to address because it means that the spine and other joints are consistently being placed in unnatural positions. The spine has a natural curve to it that allows the bodies weight to be properly distributed through out the column of small bones that are also protecting the spinal cord. When the curves natural position are disrupted the joints between the bones in the spine experience excessive stress.
Postural Dysfunction Causes
- Weak abdominals
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Occupation that consists of excessive time sitting or excessive time standing
- Weak upper back and neck muscles
Postural Dysfunction Signs
- Lower back tucked too far forward
- Head hunched forward
- Slouching
- Rounded shoulder
- Hunchback
- Pushed back shoulder blades
Postural Dysfunction Symptoms
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Arm pain
- Leg pain
Postural Dysfunction Treatment
- Postural re-education and re-training
- Improve strength, posture and flexibility
- Modalities to improve pain
- Postural Taping or bracing
- Joint mobilization / manipulation(particularly to the lower neck and upper back)
- The use of a lumbar support for sitting
- Activity modification / ergonomic assessment
- Biomechanical correction
Neck
Shoulder
Lower Back
Spine
Difficulties with balance and gait (walking) are very common. Due to the complexity of our sensory symptoms, you can have imbalance and trouble with walking from a specific medical diagnosis or, sometimes, you can have them because your sensory symptoms aren’t communicating well. You can also feel these limitations with weakness, especially in your legs.
People may begin to lose their balance more with aging, but it is something we can treat regardless of your age.
Some common diagnoses that can cause imbalance are:
- Vestibular disorders
- Concussions
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Stroke
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
Some common symptoms you may notice with imbalance:
- Catching your toes or tripping with walking
- Change direction suddenly when you are walking
- Difficulty getting out of a chair
- Difficulty walking at night or first thing in the morning
- Falls or near falls
- Loss of balance
- Walking while holding onto furniture or walls
Our balance and gait treatment program can improve and, in many cases, eliminate your unsteadiness. Using an evidence-based approach, we can also reduce your risk of falls.
Your physical therapist will complete a comprehensive evaluation to determine why you’re losing your balance or having difficulties with stability while walking. Based on the evaluation, your therapist will create a plan specific to your needs to restore your independence and confidence with your balance.
Head
A concussion can result from a bump, strike orjolt to your head, neck or body and causes an abrupt force to your braintemporarily changing the way it functions. Symptoms of a concussion caninclude:
- Balance issues
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty concentrating
- Dizziness
- Double vision
- Drowsiness
- Headaches
- Irritability or mood swings
- Sensitivity to light
- Sensitivity to noise
Our Physical Therapists can help develop a specific plan for you based on your individual symptoms. Your treatment plan will be determined by the root cause of your symptoms and help you heal.
Head
Degenerative disk disease is when normal changes that take place in the disks of your spine cause pain.Spinal disks are like shock absorbers between the vertebrae, or bones, of your They help your back stay flexible, so you can bend and twist. As you get older, they can show signs of wear and tear. They begin to break down and may not work as well.Nearly everyone's disks break down over time, but not everyone feels pain. If worn-out spinal disks are the reason you're hurting, you have degenerative disk disease.
Common signs include hat:
- Is in your lower back, buttocks, or upper thighs
- Comes and goes. It can be nagging or severe, and can last from a few days to a few months.
- Feels worse when you sit, and better when you move and walk
- Feels worse when you bend, lift, or twist
- Gets better when you change positions or lie down
Lower Back
Neck
Spine
A headache is a pain in your head, neck or face that’s often described as a pressure that’s throbbing, constant, sharp or dull. Headaches can differ greatly in regard to pain type, severity, location and frequency.
Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. They’re the most common form of pain and are a major reason cited for days missed at work or school, as well as visits to healthcare providers.
Head
Radiculopathy refers to a pinched nerve or inflammation in the spine. Radiculopathy can be caused by an injury, or it may occur for no obvious reason. Your risk for radiculopathy increases as you get older and a family history of degenerative bone conditions.
Symptoms from lumbar radiculopathy are typically worse after long periods of sitting and standing. These symptoms may include:
- Numbness or weakness in the leg and foot
- Pain that begins in the back and moves to the foot
- Tingling in the legs
Neck
Lower Back
Spine
Vertigo and dizziness can arise from many causes and, in most cases, involves the inner ear. Sometimes you may hear vertigo and dizziness used interchangeably; however, there is a difference. Vertigo involves a sensation of seeing the room quickly spin, while dizziness captures most other sensations.
- Additional symptoms of vertigo and dizziness may include:
- A loss of balance or unsteadiness
- A sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving
- Blurred vision when you are moving
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo and causes brief episodes of severe dizziness because of debris in your inner ear.
Head
Neck strain is an injury to the muscles and tendons that support and move your head and neck. Symptoms of repetitive neck strain can include:
- Limited range of motion
- Muscle spasms
- Stiffness
- Pain
- Weakness
Your treatment may include pain management with heat or ice, posture education, massage, exercise to improve your flexibility, strength and endurance. In addition, at-home exercise will help reduce neck pain
Neck
Whiplash is the result of a forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement in your neck. It often occurs during a rear-end auto accident, but can also result from a sports accident or trauma. Symptoms of whiplash can include:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Limited range of motion
- Pain or stiffness
- Tenderness or pain in your shoulder, upper back or arms
- Tingling or numbness in your arms
Treatment may include pain management with heat, ice or electrical stimulation, posture education, massage and stretching and movement exercises to help restore range of motion and get you back to your daily activities.
Neck
A rotator cuff tear usually happens to people who repeatedly perform overhead motions in their jobs or those involved with . An extensive rotator cuff tear may require surgery.
Symptoms of a rotator cuff tear can include:
- Arm weakness or limited motion
- Discomfort when laying on the arm
- Dull ache in the shoulder
Shoulder
Frozen shoulder is the progressive stiffening of the shoulder due to scar tissue. It typically develops slowly and in three stages. The stages include:
- Freezing: Moving your shoulder causes pain, and your range of motion is limited.
- Frozen: Pain may lessen, but your shoulder is stiffer and becomes more difficult to move.
- Thawing: Your range of motion improves.
Shoulder
Shoulder impingement happens when the rotator cuff tendons in your shoulder are overused or injured, causing pain and limiting your movement. Symptoms of shoulder impingement/rotator cuff tendonitis can include:
- Pain with activity and while resting
- Pain that radiates from the front of the shoulder to the side of the arm
- Pain when throwing a ball, especially in athletes
- Sudden pain when lifting and reaching
Shoulder