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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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