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Therapy
Programs: Special Rehab
ACL
Rehabilitation
The level of activity that a patient is allowed to perform
following Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction
surgery is determined by the surgeon and the patient's
condition. More aggressive approaches involve getting
the patient moving the day following surgery, whereas
more conservative protocols may wait up to two weeks.
It is very important to regain both passive and active
ranges of motion as soon as possible after surgery.
The controlling of ongoing edema (swelling) and pain
is also necessary.
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Thoracic-Outlet
Syndrome Rehabilitation
The 'Thoracic Outlet' is an area that is near to the
armpit that nerves travel through. This tunnel is formed
by muscle, bone (ribs) and soft tissues. If any of these
structures that form the tunnel are swollen, displaced
or tighter than normal, the size of the tunnel can become
smaller and pinch the nerves. Symptoms can be numbness,
tingling, pain and weakness. The rehab process will
attempt to increase the size of the space for these
nerve roots to travel through thus reducing or eliminating
the pain.
Isokinetic Evaluation / Rehabilitation
Isokinetic refers to the motion taking place that is
controlled in speed and direction. Here, a machine is
used to exercise a joint through a certain pre-determined
range of motion and speed. The speed can be changed
to test strength or endurance and can also be used in
the rehabilitation process in order to retrain musculature.
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