
Recovery Waters Physical Therapy provides the following specialty programs in addition to traditional physical therapy treatment:
Lymphedema (Complete Decongestive Therapy)
Lymphedema is an abnormal buildup of fluid that causes swelling, most often in arms or legs. This happens when lymph vessels or lymph nodes are missing, impaired, damaged, or removed.
There are two types of lymphedema:
1. Primary Lymphedema is rare and is caused by the absence or abnormalities of certain lymph vessels at birth.
2. Secondary Lymphedema occurs due to blockage or interruption to the flow of lymph through the lymphatic system and can develop from:
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Cancer treatment (surgical removal, radiation, or certain chemo therapy)
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Malignancy
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Infection
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Scar tissue formation
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Trauma
Complete Decognestive Therapy consist of:
1. Manual Lymphatic Drainage
2. Compression Bandages/Garments
3. Skin and Nail Care
4. Remedial Exercises
Learn about your lymphatic system and lymphedema.
Parkinson's Disease (LSVT BIG)
LSVT BIG is an intensive, effective, one-on-one treatment created to help people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and other neurological conditions address walking, balance and other activities of daily living (for example, writing, dressing and getting up from low chairs) or even job-related tasks.
LSVT BIG is a one-month program:
* One-hour sessions
* 4x/week
* 4 weeks in a row
* Daily homework and carryover exercises
Hear Anders Leines story of being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and going through the LSVT BIG program in Norway.
Bob demonstrates the improvements one can make in skills, such as buttoning a shirt, with LSVT BIG techniques.
Drop Foot
Drop foot can occur from many different causes, such as post surgerial, lumbar dysfunction, weakness, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. Treatments can consist from strengthening, stretching, balance, and gait training. Use of braces called Ankle Foot Orthotics (AFO). Use of functional electrical stimulation (FES) systems, such as the Bioness L300 Go. At Recovery Waters Physical Therapy we have a Bioness L300 Go system in clinic for use in treatments and trial for home units.
Find out more about what Bioness L300 Go is and if it could help you.
