- Osteoporosis
- ArthritisAquatic Physical Therapy – Aquatic therapy takes advantage of the physical properties of water to assist with the rehabilitative process. Buoyancy, turbulence, hydrostatic pressure, and thermal properties of water can assist with the rehabilitation of a patient. Those suffering from chronic pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar fusion surgery, or with a limited weight-bearing status are just a few of the many different patient populations that can benefit from aquatic therapy.
- Fibromyalgia
- CryotherapyCryotherapy or Cold Therapy – used to cause vasoconstriction (the blood vessels constrict or decrease their diameter) to reduce the amount of fluid that leaks out of the capillaries into the tissue spaces (swelling) in response to injury of tissue. Ice or cold is used most frequently in acute injuries, but also an effective pain reliever for even the most chronic pain.
- Pelvic Pain
- Pregnancy
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeUltrasound – ultrasound uses a high frequency sound wave emitted from the sound head when electricity is passed through a quartz crystal. The sound waves cause the vibration of water molecules deep within tissue causing a heating effect. When the sound waves are pulsed, they cause a vibration of the tissue rather than heating. The stream of sound waves helps with nutrition exchange at the cellular level and healing. Studies have shown that ultrasound is helpful for ligament healing and clinically, for carpal tunnel syndrome, and muscle spasm.
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundFor many patients, one of the primary objectives is pain relief. This is frequently accomplished with hands-on techniques, modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and/or heat or cold therapy. Movement often provides pain relief as well. Your physical therapist will provide you with the appropriate exercises not only for pain relief but to recover range of motion, strength, and endurance.
- MRII would like to take this opportunity to share my personal experience at North Lake Physical Therapy. On 03-11-11(Friday) I walked into NLPT in excruciating spine-back pain when Emily W. could see I had difficulty standing. After a few questions Sara B. guided me into a consultation room for evaluation. Emily contacted my PCP and within 20 minutes I had ice packs placed where needed and Damon M. continued an evaluation in such a professional way. I had prior treatment for a sciatic pinched nerve several weeks before with no relief. Damon(PT) continued with my case until an MRI showed where a herniated disc blew away from spinal cord sending fluid to every nerve ending. I had surgery in March where disc was removed along with several nerves. After a hospital stay with aftercare treatment in a facility six weeks later, I was able to return to the kind and professional rehab at North Lake PT. where I continue to work towards better mobility. Some days are very challenging, however, with my personal experience, each employee, PT's, aide's, front desk staff(Emily and Chris) are there with a smile and to help you through painful days."
- IontophoresisIontophoresis – medications are propelled through the skin by an electrical charge. This modality works on the physical concept that like charges repel each other, therefore, a positively charged medication will be repelled through the skin to the underlying tissues by the positively charged pad of an iontophoresis machine. Iontophoresis is usually prescribed for injuries such as shoulder or elbow bursitis.
- OrthopedicsMy association with North Lake involved therapy for two rotator cuff surgeries that occurred in consecutive years. While both injuries were to my left shoulder, they were in different locations with the second surgery (in August 2020) more complex than the first (August 2019). Both surgeries were performed by Dr. Scott Grewe at Orthopedics Northwest and my therapy program following both operations was led by Scott Casares as North Lake’s Tigard location. The professional service I received over 40 sessions in each of the last two years has been excellent—top grade—and I would be happy to recommend North Lake’s team to anyone requiring physical therapy.
- Wound CareWound Care – Some therapists specialize in the treatment and care of wounds. This is accomplished by the removal of unviable tissue (debridement), the application of special dressings and prescription drugs/ointments, and the use of ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic modalities to promote healing. Exercise and patient education are also routine components of a wound care program.
- Pinched Nerve
- Hip Replacement"When I walk into North Lake PT I am generally tired. After I walk out I'm refreshed and feel a lot better. I had a hip replacement about a month ago. The people at NLPT are very friendly and accommodating. They smile a lot. They are well educated which makes for interesting discussions and gives me confidence. NLPT is a fun place and it lifts my spirits every time I visit. I've had excellent care and rapid recovery under their supervision."
- Knee ReplacementPrehabilitation is used to prepare patients for surgeries like total hip or knee replacement, ACL reconstruction as well as many other surgical procedures. Studies have shown that patients that participate in a prehab program have better outcomes and can potentially reduce the cost of the recovery from a surgical procedure.
- Sports MedicineACSM is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.
- Physical TherapyNorth Lake Physical Therapy, opened our first clinic located in Lake Oswego, Oregon in 1987. Since that time we have grown to 11 Portland area clinics with a continued focus on our patients and their individual needs. Our team is made up of well-educated and highly credentialed therapists and support staff that are here to help each patient reduce pain, regain mobility and improve the quality of their life.
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Aquatic TherapyWhether you are suffering from a work injury, a chronic pain condition, or recovering from surgery, aquatic therapy can provide an impact-free environment. North Lake is proud to offer aquatic therapy at two of our clinic locations, including Clackamas, and Milwaukie.
- Manual TherapyManual Therapy – Manual therapy is a broad term that describes a variety of hands-on treatment techniques that are applied to movement dysfunctions. Grade five mobilizations, Mulligan mobilizations with movement, Maitland and Kaltenborn techniques, functional technique, neural mobilization, joint mobilization, craniosacral therapy, strain/counter strain, myofascial release, etc. These are some of the more popular manual therapy techniques. Many manual therapists will take continuing education courses, obtain certifications in manual therapy, and will sit for board certification from the American Physical Therapy Association and other organizations. Most physical therapists incorporate manual therapy techniques as a part of a complete treatment plan.