- ArthritisOA is the most common joint disorder. The cartilage (or cushioning) between bone joints wears away in this condition, leading to pain and stiffness. As the condition progresses, the cartilage dissipates and bone grinds on bone. Bony spurs usually form around the joint. OA most commonly affects the hands, feet, spine, and the weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees. The two types of OA are primary and secondary. Primary occurs with no incidence of injury or obvious cause. Secondary is due to another condition. Secondary OA is most commonly caused by metabolic conditions (i.e., acromegaly), problems in anatomy (i.e., being “bow-legged”), injury, and inflammatory disorders (i.e., septic arthritis).
- CryotherapyPaul’s background in exercise science, cryogenic healing, nutrition, athletic training, strength and conditioning, and even NASA microgravity research keeps him looking for new and innovative techniques to help his clients get better faster. He enjoys teaching and speaking to the physical therapy community as a way to share evidence-based revolutionary techniques with the greatest reach. His specialties include Sports Medicine, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Injury Prevention, Orthopedic Rehab, Shoulder, Knee and Spine Rehab, Kinesiology Taping, Multifunctional Movement Specialist (MFMS), Functional Movement Systems, ML830 Laser Certified Clinician, Whelton Myofascial Referral Technique Trained, Whole Body CryoTherapy Techniques, Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN), and Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT).
- Emergency CareTreatment Duration: Treatment may include medications to lessen pain. After a dislocation is confirmed by x-ray, many people require medicine to lessen pain and help relax the surrounding muscles during the reduction procedure (relocating the joint to its healthy alignment). The patient may require a mild sedative as well to allow the body to relax. Most people can have their dislocated shoulder relocated in the emergency department, but a few difficult cases require a general anesthetic in an operating room.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Diabetes Care
- X-Rays
- WhiplashWhiplash-Associated Disorder (WAD) The term “whiplash-associated disorder” is used to describe the clinical manifestations of a whiplash injury – which occurs when an “acceleration-deceleration” force is applied on the … More
- Knee ReplacementTKR can help relieve pain and restore function in the knee joint. The surgeon cuts away damaged bone and cartilage from your thighbone, shinbone, and kneecap and replaces it with an artificial joint (prosthesis). More than 95 percent of people who receive a TKR experience significant pain relief, improved mobility, and a better overall quality of life (from MayoClinic.com).
- Sports MedicineStatistics: 8-13% of all sports injuries involve shoulder pain. 35% of elite swimmers reporting shoulder pain (swimmer’s shoulder). 52% of badminton players have past or present shoulder pain.
- Physical TherapyHere at Valeo Physical Therapy, our fun and energetic team is dedicated to creating and providing a comfortable and caring environment for your physical therapy journey. Our mission is to provide
- Frozen ShoulderWhat is it? Frozen shoulder (FS) is a fibrous contracture of the coracohumeral ligament and rotator interval coming on insidiously, or after minor trauma, and resulting in a global loss of active and passive movement especially in external rotation – and in the presence of a normal x-ray!
- Shoulder Pain
- Neck Pain