Physical Therapy Services in Philadelphia, PA
Neck/Back Pain Physical Therapy
Neck and back pain is the largest reason patient’s seek out care and accounts for the largest amount of healthcare spending every year. Symptoms can have a wide array of presentations with variability in duration, location and intensity and may present differently in everyone. Regardless of the presentation, spine pain can be debilitating to the patient and we focus on creating a multi-dimensional treatment approach using the most current concepts and evidence-based treatment methods. Our physical therapists are experts at treating conditions originating from the disc, nerve entrapment, stenosis instability and post-surgery.
Please consult with your physician or contact us directly if you have any questions about how to get started on your physical therapy journey. We look forward to being partners on your path to recovery!
TMJ Pain Therapy
The TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint, is the joint that attaches the jaw to the skull and is the primary joint involved with eating, yawning and talking. Like any joint in the body, disorders affecting the TMJ can be from weakness, tightness, muscle pain or nerve pain and we will undergo a thorough evaluation to determine the core cause of your pain. TMJ pain often occurs in conjunction with headaches and upper neck pain and we will develop a multi-faceted approach to address all of the associated symptoms.
Please consult with your physician or contact us directly if you have any questions about how to get started on your physical therapy journey. We look forward to being partners on your path to recovery!
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT) is achieved through the application of external pressure over the extremities via a cuff while performing rehabilitation. The goal of BFRT enables patients to make greater strength gains while lifting lighter loads, thereby reducing the overall stress placed on the limb. This is accomplished by decreasing blood flow to working muscles with the aim of promoting growth, and preventing disuse atrophy of muscles. This treatment is typically used during exercise, but can also involve the use of compression devices alone. BFRT has been shown to be safe and effective in a wide number of patients.
Please consult with your physician or contact us directly if you have any questions about how to get started on your physical therapy journey. We look forward to being partners on your path to recovery!
Balance/Gait Training
Each year there are over 36 million falls reported by older adults with many resulting in injury and even hospitalization. Many factors can contribute to falls and may be from generalized weakness, balance deficits, deconditioning and deficits in dual task activities. We assess all aspects of our patient’s balance to determine which factor/factors are the most limiting and use this to develop an individualized program and assess potential need for an assistance device.
Please consult with your physician or contact us directly if you have any questions about how to get started on your physical therapy journey. We look forward to being partners on your path to recovery!
Upper Extremity Injury Physical Therapy
Whether it is from overuse, direct injury or degenerative changes, upper extremity injuries can negatively impact your ability to live a pain free life. We are experts at treating a wide array of upper extremity injuries which include but are not limited to; Rotator Cuff Injuries, Impingements, Shoulder Dislocations, Shoulder Instability, Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Pain with Weight Lifting, Throwing Injuries, Arthritic Pain and Fractures.
Please consult with your physician or contact us directly if you have any questions about how to get started on your physical therapy journey. We look forward to being partners on your path to recovery!
Lower Extremity Injury Physical Therapy
Hip, knee, ankle and foot pain can all come from a wide array of conditions and have a diverse presentation in how it affects the patient. We are experts at assessing lower body injuries and recognizing a possible relationship between multiple injuries/pain sources. Common lower extremity injuries that we see include but are not limited to; Hip Impingement, Hip Pain, Runner’s Knee, IT Band Syndrome, ACL and other Ligamentous Injuries, Meniscus Injuries, Tendinitis, Shin Splints, Ankle Sprains, Plantar Fasciitis, Arthritic Pain.
Please consult with your physician or contact us directly if you have any questions about how to get started on your physical therapy journey. We look forward to being partners on your path to recovery!
Surgical Rehab Therapy
Physical therapy is often prescribed following most types of surgeries and we will work closely with your surgical team to ensure that all post-surgical protocols and guidelines are being followed and met to assure your best course of recovery. Common surgical procedures we see here in Philadelphia, PA but are not limited to include: Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Joint Replacements, ACL Reconstruction, Meniscal Repairs, Spine Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Release, Hip Resurfacing.
Please consult with your physician or contact us directly if you have any questions about how to get started on your physical therapy journey. We look forward to being partners on your path to recovery!
Headaches & Migraines
Like back pain, headaches are one of the most common reasons patient’s seek out care and can also be one of the most debilitating. Headaches can typically be split into four categories and they are; Migraine, Cluster, Tension and Cervicogenic. Cervicogenic headaches typically originate in the back of the head/upper neck and travel along one side of the head and can be from a musculoskeletal origin. We will help determine the potential origin of your headaches and address the musculoskeletal component.
Please consult with your physician or contact us directly if you have any questions about how to get started on your physical therapy journey. We look forward to being partners on your path to recovery!
Running Injury Physical Therapy
Running injuries aren’t always just from a musculoskeletal issue and can often be associated with training errors, improper shoes/shoe rotation and abnormalities with running form. We will work to not only address the underlying pain condition but to also help address any training errors and form abnormalities to create a multi-faceted and inclusive rehab program. We also work with our runners to help you train through your injury as we recognize how important your ability to continue to run is and work to get you back to your running and training goals as quickly and safely as possible.
Please consult with your physician or contact us directly if you have any questions about how to get started on your physical therapy journey. We look forward to being partners on your path to recovery!
Sports Injury Physical Therapy
Whether you are long time athlete or a beginner, injuries are an unfortunate reality of sports and at Vitality Physical Therapy, we recognize how important the ability to stay active and continue to do things you love is. We will work to develop a plan that is tailored to keep you as active as possible while implementing sport specific movements and activities into your rehab to get you back as quickly and safely as we can. We have worked with athletes of all ages and abilities and are experts are creating your individualized plan and return to sport goals.
Please consult with your physician or contact us directly if you have any questions about how to get started on your physical therapy journey. We look forward to being partners on your path to recovery!
