According to the American Physical Therapy Association, physical therapy combines “the science of healing and the art of caring.” Nesin’s physical therapists employ a variety of treatment techniques to improve motion, reduce pain and restore function. Blending science and inspiration, our therapists teach patients of all age groups and physical abilities how to prevent or manage health conditions and motivate them to return to their optimal level of function.
We specialize in manual techniques - methods in which the staff uses hands-on therapy to reduce pain and restore normal movement to joints and soft tissue including muscles, tendons and ligaments.
With the largest staff of Orthopedic Clinical Specialists as well as the largest team of physical therapists in North Alabama, we have an extensive knowledge base and experience level for addressing a variety of problems, a few of which are listed under our specialties.
OUR SPECIALTIES
Orthopedic Conditions
neck or low back pain due to bulging discs, shoulder or knee pain, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, joint replacement and other post-surgical rehabilitation
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
ligament sprains, cartilage tears or repairs, muscle strains, tendonitis, fractures, and arthroscopic surgery. SportsMotion® computer-aided biomechanical motion analysis, sports specific enhancement and rehabilitation programs
Women's Health
back pain during pregnancy, post-partum recovery, pelvic pain management, and post-mastectomy recovery
Neurological Rehabilitation
recovery from stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain-Barre Syndrome
TREATMENT TECHNIQUES
Below are just a few of the treatment techniques we use in the clinic.
Manual Techniques
Manual techniques include both soft tissue and joint mobilization. Soft tissue primarily refers to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. These structures often lose mobility with pain, injury, inflammation, degeneration, disease or immobilization due to casting or bracing. Soft tissue mobilization is performed with hands-on techniques to address tight or dysfunctional areas within these structures. A joint is the point where two or more bones connect and often loses mobility for the same reasons as the soft tissue. The joints that come to mind may include shoulder, elbow, knee or hip…but did you know there are over 25 joints in the human foot? And that doesn’t even include the ankle! Again, we use hands-on techniques to address problems within the joints.
Neuromuscular Re-education
Neuromuscular re-education is re-training muscles in their patterns of action so that they perform more efficiently. It involves strengthening-type activities performed in specific functional directions and with specifically-applied resistance by the therapist to improve the muscular control of a region of the body.
Back Education
“Sit up straight”… “lift with your legs” – these are phrases we’ve heard all our lives – but what do they really mean? We spend time teaching you proper ways to sit, stand and walk, lift, move, drive and exercise so that you are stable and safe. Poor posture can contribute to musculoskeletal problems. Learning appropriate posture and body mechanics may reduce your risk of injury and decrease your current pain.
Balance Training
Balance problems can affect many people’s lives and for some can be a life-threatening problem. Balance training specific to your problem, encompassing the brain’s control of the muscular system as well as the visual system’s contribution, is something which helps many people improve their function and gain independence in their daily lives.
Strengthening and Stretching
Have you ever hurt yourself while exercising? Understanding the concepts and importance of strengthening and stretching can help us all to exercise more efficiently and effectively. Poor posture, improper stretching, and poor neuromuscular control during workouts may contribute to exercise injuries that can be easily avoided by using the proper technique.
Modalities
We use modalities, such as electrical stimulation, ice, heat, and ultrasound as an adjunct to our hands-on treatment. These modalities are used primarily to control pain and decrease inflammation, helping to improve your overall function.
