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Bay Area Physical Therapy provides specialized service for our patients, including physical therapy services for women, cancer program and treatment interventions and state-of-the-art techniques such as the Graston Technique and Kinesio Taping.
Physical Therapy Services for Women
Bay Area Physical Therapy is making a Commitment to Women's Health.
The emphasis of health and fitness has brought to women a need to pay closer attention to their bodies as they work, play and take care of their families throughout life.
Michelle Guevin, PT, MHSc, MTC and Beth Denton, MSPT have specialized training in comprehensive evaluation and treatment techniques that benefit women with a variety of medical conditions. Every facet of these therapists' educational backgrounds is used to provide each woman with individualized care to promote and enhance health through their lifespan.
Some examples of conditions that have been treated include:
- Fibromyalgia
- Lymphedema
- Osteoporosis
- Pelvic Pain
- Rectal Pain
- Constipation
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- Vulvar Pain
- Dysmenorrhea
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Obstetrical Dysfunction
- Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
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Individualized Cancer Program and Treatment Interventions
Pain and fatigue are symptoms which affect most patients following cancer treatment. The therapists at Bay Area Physical Therapy can offer individualized interventions to reduce pain, improve endurance and tolerance for everyday activities.
Cancer patients who are referred to Bay Area Physical Therapy will be evaluated and an appropriate plan of care will be discussed with both the patient and their physician. Individual treatment protocols will be implemented. Patients will also be educated on their home exercise program and appropriate handouts will be provided.
Graston Technique
Graston Techniques is a proven advanced technology for the treatment of connective soft tissue injuries. The protocols may also include the use of heat, ice and rehabilitation to restore patients to their pre-injury level of activity. Muscle re-education, in addition to stretching and strengthening exercises are employed to provide the patient with optimal results within a minimal number of treatments.
Kinesiotaping
Kinesiotaping is a treatment method stemming from the science of Kinesiology. Kinesiotape works to assist in positioning muscles/joints in the proper position for rehabilitation, assist weak muscles and place them in 'normal' positions, and improve kinesthetic awareness for proper posture and structural alignment. See Olympian Kerri Walsh's taped shoulder.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/The-mystery-of-the-black-stuff-on-Kerri-Walsh-s-?urn=oly,100877
For further information about any of our specialized services please contact us by e-mail or call 941.739.7828.
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