Range of Motion and Stretching/Flexibility Therapy in Ellijay, GA
At your first appointment, your Physical Therapist will perform a thorough evaluation and develop a personalized rehabilitation treatment program with you that may include Range of Motion and Stretching/Flexibility Therapy.
WHAT Is RANGE OF MOTION and Flexibility Therapy?
This is the range through which a joint can be moved, usually its range of flexion and extension, as determined by the type of joint, its articular surfaces, and that allowed by regional muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and physiologic control of movement across the joint. Range of motion is the extent of movement of a joint, measured in degrees of a circle. It is the Joint movement (active, passive, or a combination of both) carried out to assess, preserve, or increase the arc of joint motion. Flexibility is the ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an unrestricted, pain free range of motion.
Range of motion exercise refers to activity aimed at improving movement of a specific joint. This motion is influenced by several structures: configuration of bone surfaces within the joint, joint capsule, ligaments, tendons, and muscles acting on the joint.
There Are Three Types of Range of Motion Exercises:
1. Passive
Passive range of motion is the movement applied to a joint solely by another person or persons or a passive motion machine.
2. Active
Active range of motion is movement of a joint provided entirely by the individual performing the exercise.
3. Active Assistive
Active assist range of motion is described as a joint receiving partial assistance from an outside force.
Our Specialty
Benefits of Range of Motion and Flexibility Exercises
- Improves Circulation
- Improves Muscle Strength
- Maintains Flexibility
- Reduces Pain
- Enhances Physical Performance
- Reduces Stiffness
- Decrease Injury Potential
What Is the First Step?
Start By Scheduling an Evaluation Appointment.
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Clinical research shows that the sooner you get started with active rehabilitation, the less likely you will need unnecessary tests, medications, or surgery.
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At your evaluation appointment, you will meet with a physical therapist who will perform a thorough evaluation that includes:
- A review of your health history and your specific symptoms.
- A thorough examination that includes assessing the quality and quantity of your movements, and any factors that might put you at risk for delayed recovery or might indicate a serious health problem.
- Assessment of how you use your body at work, at home, during sports, and at leisure.
- Determination of the diagnosis and impairments that are causing your pain and establishment of a treatment plan of care.
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What Our Clients Say
I have worked with Larry and Mike and his staff for over a year. I started out by receiving therapy with Mike and his associate Priscilla. My wish was and is that to delay knee surgery. Mike and Priscilla have made my wish come true. They put my knee in place and I have been able to function most normally without further therapy or cortisone shots The best, the whole Team from office to Therapists to assistances. Top notch would recommend to all that need Physical Therapy!!!
I was so at ease and happy with the staff including the ladies in the office that I continued using the facility with their wellness program
I actually look forward to my visits that run around three times a week. If I have any problems that may occur with my leg, Mike is very open to a new exercise— and it works! There is always a greeting when I arrive. Everyone including the clients has formed a congenial group. We laugh and joke with each other
But the staff also takes their jobs seriously. They listen to us , they show real empathy to our problems. AND they make us better
Thanks for being there. I look forward to working with you for a long time
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