At Utica Physical Therapy, our focus is you. Sometimes, issues that need to be addressed through physical therapy and proactive medical care seem to be confusing. Demystifying these problems can be an initial step in treating them. Here is a brief list of some of the more common issues that have brought people to Utica Physical Therapy in the past. 

Athletic and Sports Injuries

Sports injuries, or issues caused by excessive sports activity can be painful, and affect every part of a person's life. The staff at Utica Physical Therapy has over 75 years of experience dealing with sports and sports related injuries and issues. Focus is not only treating the particular issue, but also returning you to the sport or activity that may have attributed to your injured condition. Examples of athletic and sports injuries can be tendonitis, myofascial pain, overuse or overextension conditions, delayed onset muscle soreness, or gait/stride issues.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a debilitating chronic pain condition that affects several people. Besides widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headaches, facial pain, and heightened sensitivity, people with Fibromyalgia can also suffer from symptoms that include depression, numbness or tingling sensations in the hands and/or feet (paresthesia), difficulty concentrating (fibro fog), sudden mood changes, chest pain, irritable bladder issues, dry eyes, dry skin, dry mouth, dizziness, and anxiety. The staff at Utica Physical Therapy have helped numerous people that suffer from Fibromyalgia by utilizing physical therapy treatments, exercise programs, and pain management programs.

Pre and Post Operative Dysfunction

One of the most frustrating parts of having an operation is the actual recovery from the actual procedure. The staff at Utica Physical Therapy can help you be proactive in your approach to having a surgery, by preparing your body for the procedure, and retraining your movement after. Many times, the most important part of an operation can be the manner in which you recover from it. Through using Lymphatic Drainage Technique(s) or LDT, the therapists of Manual Therapy Inc., can significantly reduce post surgical swelling, which can allow the Physical Therapists to start you on a path to more normal movement after your procedure.

Low Back Pain

Low back pain, whether from an injury or from an overuse condition can be one of the most neglected chronic pain situations that people deal with. The low back area consists of the lumbar spine, the sacrum, as well as the muscles that attach and cross the low back such as the quadratus lumborum, the latissimus dorsii, and the associated muscles that may not attach to the low back, but are affected, such as the abdominal muscles, and muscles of the middle and upper back. Special consideration to the affect that low back pain has on the activities of daily life is a focus that the staff at Utica Physical Therapy is used to addressing, and will endeavor to return you to.

Work Related Injuries

An on the job injury is costly to both you and the company that you work for. There are actually many different  injuries that can occur at work, but the staff at Utica Physical Therapy is prepared to help you address them.

Arthritis

Arthritis is Inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and stiffness, and resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, metabolic disturbances, or other causes. It occurs in various forms, such as bacterial arthritis, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. In most cases, arthritis can be managed through therapeutic exercise, physical therapy, and massage therapy.

Sprains and Strains

Sprains and strains can happen anywhere, at any time. they are a tearing of the connective tissue that connects muscles to bones (tendons), or bones to bones (ligaments) that can produce pain, swelling, and a lack of healthy range of motion. The tendency is to want to walk off a sprain or strain, especially if it doesn't affect the active range of motion severely, but more often than not, a sprain or strain can lead to muscular dysfunction or a change in gait or posture. Another common misconception is that sprains and strains only happen to people who are physically active during times of exertion. These problems can arise from situations as innocuous as filling  a bird feeder, or reaching for something on the top shelf. At Utica Physical Therapy, out staff has many years of experience dealing and helping your healing to occur from these issues.

Post Partum Pain and Depression

After the birth of a child, the mother may have issues such as depression, or post-partum pain. At Utica Physcial Therapy, we can help you address these issues, leading to a full recovery.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Rheumatological Disorders

Whiplash and Neck Injuries

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Neuropathy

Biomechanical Pain Syndromes related to the extremities