What Is Physical Therapy
Physical therapy provides a comprehensive look at the muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems. Physical therapy addresses each of the systems and also how they work together to receive the best possible outcome. It is the only treatment form that takes into account all of these systems. Physical therapy promotes healing, retrains neurological pathways, facilitates strengthening and reduces scarring and muscle imbalances.
We treat the cause of the injury and not just the symptoms. We teach you to eliminate the pain and control chronic symptoms through strengthening, posture, and body mechanics independently. You do not have to keep coming back for "maintenance" treatments, which helps lower over all medical costs. Physical Therapy returns you to your previous activity level quicker and with strategies to prevent re-injury. It is conservative, non-invasive, and the only "side effects" of this form of pain relief are improved function and a feeling of well being.
Treatment is multi-faceted and can include:
- Gentle hands-on work including joint and soft tissue mobilization as well as massage
- Targeted strengthening and stretching (not just WHAT to do but HOW to do it correctly)
- Functional training related to everyday life, return to work, fitness or sports competition
- Self help ideas and individualized home exercise programs
- Modalities such as traction, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat or ice when appropriate
- Education for prevention of future injuries, healthy aging, and fitness
Why Maximum Performance Physical Therapy
Maximum Performance Physical Therapy has been at the forefront of physical therapy since its inception in 2003. Maximum Performance strives to provide the highest quality, comprehensive physical therapy care for the surrounding Manhattan area. We take great pride in bringing the most effective and proven techniques for physical therapy treatment to our community.
Our goal is to work with individual patients to design a treatment program that fits their lifestyle. We also work closely with physicians to ensure that patients have the best possible outcome.
You have the freedom to choose your own Physical Therapist. In addition to providing convenient care, we are specialists at sorting out the complex causes of your pain. We address and treat problems, not just symptoms. We inform and educate why a body hurts and what you can do about it. Our patients leave treatment with less pain, greater mobility and information that will help them stay healthy.
- Our Physical Therapists have extensive experience, a strong knowledge base, and a desire to help each individual that comes through our doors
- We work together with your other medical providers
- We provide each patient individualized attention, spending as much time as needed to ensure they meet their treatment goals
- We provide Physical Therapy at convenient times for busy people
- Our entire team enjoys what they do — making each patient’s session a positive experience
- Functional exercise programs which help restore you to your previous activities quicker and safer
- Manual Therapy training and Residency Program through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
- C.S.C.S. certified strength and conditioning specialist certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Custom foot orthotics
- Post offer or pre-employment testing with Physical Capacity Profile system
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- You will always see the same Physical Therapist
- Friendly, courteous, and helpful staff
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