- Arthritis
- FibromyalgiaPain that continues for months or years is considered chronic pain. If you are dealing with fibromyalgia or other types of ongoing pain, you understand how this issue affects every aspect of your life. You may have tried other pain management treatments in an attempt to find relief from your symptoms. You are not alone. The causes of chronic pain can be complex and different for each individual. At Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center your chronic pain treatment will be custom designed to meet your individual needs.
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Medical Weight Loss
- Constipation
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic Pain
- Pregnancy
- Labor and DeliveryA very important muscle we want to strengthen while doing abdominal work and to help with overall core stabilization is called the Transversus abdominis (TA). This muscle acts as a corset, surrounding our entire torso. This muscle is key in stabilizing the core as well as the spine and pelvis. It helps to properly align us when we are doing difficult exercises, like deadlifts or planks. It also helps with functions such as bowel movements, posture, and childbirth by bracing the abdomen (as we talked about before, the Valsalva maneuver). When this muscle is strong, it helps to prevent low back pain, pelvic pain, and assist with pelvic floor function. A good way to think of contracting this muscle is to lay on your back with your knees bent up. As you inhale, think of a string pulling your belly button down toward your spine. This is your TA. Now, while you maintain that TA contraction, make sure to breathe comfortably through your nose. This can be difficult to do, so try to hold the muscle for 5 seconds and work your way up to 20 or 30 seconds! Practice makes perfect, and this is a muscle that is hard to isolate if you never knew it existed in the first place!
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Multiple SclerosisIf you have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury or diseases which affect the brain and nervous system, like Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, or Alzheimer’s Disease, you may benefit from neurological rehabilitation therapy. Other diseases which may negatively affect the nervous system and can benefit from neurological therapy, include...
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Stress Management3 By recognizing ED as a HD indicator, men can make changes to their diet, exercise habits, stress management routine, and possibly start medications to help them improve their health.
- Mental Health
- ChemotherapyLet me break this down for you... Imagine that you are standing in the checkout line at your local supermarket and only one register is open, the line is backed up down the aisle with customers waiting to get through. The store is getting crowded as more and more people begin to line up with nowhere else to go. You can imagine the chaos that begins to ensue. This is what can happen within your body when your lymphatic system isn’t working to its full capability, whether that be from lymph nodes being removed as part of your treatment, a build-up of toxins in the body after chemotherapy or damage to the lymph system due to radiation.
- Sciatica
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Sports MedicineManual therapy, ASTYM® treatment, pelvic floor physical therapy, and rehabilitation after sports injuries and rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery are just some of our more specialized treatment offerings. Massage therapy and postural restoration therapy are also part of our offerings. As a wellness clinic, our therapists can also offer advice on maintaining fitness and avoiding injury.
- Physical TherapyBreathing While Lifting: How to Strengthen Your Core and Protect Your Pelvic Floor | Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness
- Frozen Shoulder
- Tennis Elbow
- Ankle SprainScar tissue can occur for a number of reasons. The most commonly thought of reason for scar tissue is from surgery. When an incision is made, scar tissue has to form to heal the tissue in the area. Another way scar tissue can form is from repetitive movements. If you move your body over and over in a way that is taxing, (repetitive lifting, reaching, even sitting in certain positions) scar tissue may form because your body is trying to protect itself. Yet another reason scar tissue forms is after an acute injury (car accident, ankle sprain.) The scar tissue forms to protect and strengthen the injured area. Scar tissue can lead to tissue tightness, causing decreased motion, and increased pain.
- Back Pain
- Manual TherapyTraditional therapy techniques consisting of therapeutic exercise and modalities can be extremely beneficial to a patient’s rehab; however, sometimes a different approach is necessary to address the root of the problem. Manual therapy techniques focus on joint mobilizations, soft tissue mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, visceral mobilizations, ASTYM, movement testing, manual stretching, nerve glides, etc. The therapist utilizes a more hands on approach to correct tissue and joint dysfunction, increase range of motion, promote relaxation, reduce inflammation, decreased pain, improve stability, enhance contractile and non-contractile tissue functioning, facilitate movement, and improve overall function.
- Ankle Sprain
- Plantar Fasciitis