| Either Luis Crespo, MD or Judith A.
Dano, Nurse Practitioner will examine you and prescribe the
appropriate treatment. Your personalized treatment plan may include
medications, rehabilitation, and/or therapy. Testing will be ordered
when required for your diagnosis. Our scheduling coordinator will
gladly schedule any appointments before you leave and facilitate any
referrals ordered. What should I
bring?
Please bring a picture I.D. such as your driver’s license so that we
may scan it to have a photo of you.
We will ask for a list of all medications you
are presently take including prescription drugs, vitamins and
minerals. In addition we will ask for your health history and your
family’s health history. So you might want to do some “research”
before you come.
If your injuries are auto-accident related we
will need a copy of your automobile insurance card as well as your
health insurance card. In addition you will need to obtain a claim
number from your insurance company for the accident
whether it is your fault or not.
In addition, if you have had either MRI’s or
X-rays taken as a result of this injury it would be most helpful,
although not a necessity, if you could bring them with you.
What therapy maybe
recommended?
Ultra Sound
The therapist will apply a small bit of gel to the area to be
treated and rub a wand softly over your skin. This is a pain free
procedure that increases blood circulation to your muscles thereby
helping them to relax and to be prepared for the next modality.
E-stim and Hot Packs
The therapist will place two to four electrical stimulation pads and
hot packs on the area to be massaged. The e-stim will help relieve
the muscle spasms while the hot packs work to relax the muscles.
They will stay on for about ten minutes. As you begin to feel the
slight tingling sensation, the therapist will ask for your feedback
to make sure you do not experience any discomfort but at the same
time achieve the maximum results possible.
NMT Massage / Myofascial Release
This therapy involves hands-on massage and may cause
some discomfort to the affected area. Deep tissue massage is
necessary to breakup the trigger points and to reduce muscle spasms.
Your therapist will ask for your feedback during this treatment.
Please let her know if the pressure is too light or too heavy, as
communication is vital to the treatment's success.
Hydro Chair
You will sit comfortably for about fifteen minutes in a
chair that provides dry hydrotherapy for your neck and back. This
procedure utilizes warm pulsating jets of water to relieve tension
and to promote healing by increasing muscle relaxation and blood
circulation.
What should I do to prepare for
my first visit?
Please bathe before each session and avoid wearing strong perfumes
and colognes. Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to remove.
We'll make every effort to protect your clothing from the massage
oil, but if this concerns you, please feel free to bring a change of
clothing. Also, please bring something to tie up your long hair.
Anything else I should know?
Because of scheduling difficulties, no one specific therapist can
see you each and every time. All of our therapists are equally
trained and here to help you. We encourage you to feel free to
communicate your needs and concerns to any staff members.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR YOUR CARE
Cervical or Lumbar Rehab on MedX Equipment
To help you recover our therapists use a computer generated rehabilitation
program designed to strengthen your neck muscles. We will also teach
you strengthening and stretching exercises that you can do at home.
Rehabilitation starts with a Functional Capacity Assessment to
determine your vertical strength and to give your therapist a
baseline measurement so that we can monitor the progress you're
making over the course of your treatment.
During each subsequent rehab session your therapist will help you
with a series of strengthening exercises. Afterwards
you may receive the placement of electrical stimulation and cold
packs
to reduce any muscle swelling or pain.
Testing Protocols
To determine the existence of any physical limitations created
by your injury, Dr. Crespo or Nurse Judy may order one or more of
the following computer generated tests: Cervical and / or lumbar
range of motion, hand grip, pinch grip, upper and / or lower
extremity range of motion or strength tests.
The combination of these therapy and testing protocols provides the most
effective treatment of most soft tissue injuries.
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