Able Place Physical Therapy

Specialties
• Post stroke, neurological conditions
• Muscle Aches, Sprains and Strains
• Neck,Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist Pain/ Immobility
• Back and Spine Pain/ Immobility
• Hip, Knee, and Ankle Pain/Immoobility
• Pre & post surgery (joint replacement, tendon repairs)
• Traumatic injury (Falls, accidents)
• Balance and gait problems
• Geriatrics (declining function, fall prevention)
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis

• Treatment Techniques:
• Detailed evaluation of all factors contributing to the problem
• Manual Therapy (soft tissue and joint mobilization, strain/ counterstrain and Janda techniques) to eliminate pain and correct structural problems such as shortened muscles, joint restriction, muscle imbalances, problematic compensatory movement strategies
• Taping (kinesio & rigid) to eliminate pain and stimulate muscle recruitment and blood flow.
• Modalities (TENS, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, heat, cold, compression) to relieve pain, eliminate inflammation and swelling, and promote healing
• Customized, progressive exercise programs to improve and promote better function (orthopedic and neurological conditions)
• Pilates, endurance/ aerobic training for all ages and levels of function
• Easy to follow, fun home programs
• Patient education: teaching the patient to become his or her own therapist, fall prevention, do’s and don’ts and good body mechanics to prevent future pain or injury
• Inspiration/ motivation to maximize recovery potential

"My approach to physical therapy is to assess and address all the factors that may be contributing to your pain, immobility, and/or reduced function. Before beginning exercises you want to be sure that there is no inflammation or swelling that would cause pain or discomfort, making your condition worse. Techniques to eliminate pain include taping (kinesio and rigid), manual therapy, compression techniques, TENS & electrical stimulation, heat &/or ice. Hands-on techniques are used to correct abnormal joint mechanics,joint &/or tissue restrictions,muscle imbalances, hyper- or hypo-mobility,poor bodymechanics; anything that may be a hindrance to good function.
Even patients with neurological diagnoses like stroke or brain injury need to have physical and structural problems addressed before they can expect to be able to move and function better. All this is done in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I see every patient myself for the entire treatment session.
I believe in individualized care by an expert experienced therapist. Exercises should not be standard issue. Every exercise I give has a specific reason for doing it, and I ensure that you know exactly why you're doing it, motivating and encouraging you to be successful with your recovery.”

Professional Affiliations: APTA (American Physical Therapy Association); CPTA (California Physical Therapy Association)

Languages Spoken: English

Payment Options: Cash, Visa, Master Card, Personal Checks, Medicare, Blue Shield, most insurance accepted