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
Early in October I began Physical Therapy after Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery in Atlanta by noted surgeon Robert Titelman, who referred me to Bryant Physical Therapy of Ellijay, and I’m most grateful he suggested the Bryant people. I was assigned to a therapist (Brett) and an assistant (Melinda) who have stayed with me for two sessions weekly for the past 12 weeks. I have known Larry Bryant since 1998. As a head football and baseball coach for over 20+ years, I have seen many physical therapists from all across the state of Georgia, who have rehab my players. Larry and the staff of physical therapist, do an outstanding job, treating their patients. Their goal is to get the patient as close to 100% as possible, and they spend as much time with each patient to accomplish this goal. From the office staff , the technicians and the physical therapist all do an outstanding job. But the most important thing to me is everyone is it first class person who cares deeply for their patient. The community of Ellijay is very lucky to have this type of quality medical care. The only reason I gave BPT a five is because it was the highest number I could choose.
Both my surgeon and I have been extremely satisfied with the results. My range of motion and my strength have increased dramatically as measured by regular evaluations and I look forward to returning soon to complete regular activities. They have been thoroughly professional, yet personal, challenging yet kind.
The support staff has tailored my sessions to my schedule and the facilities are extremely clean and state of the art. I would recommend Bryant Physical Therapy to anyone who needs Physical Therapy. I am 82 years old.