| 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. How long will
my visit take?
Your initial office visit with the doctor can take up to one hour.
There is extensive paperwork to be completed as well as a lengthy
physical exam. Each therapy session lasts approximately forty-five
minutes, and begins either on the hour or on the half-hour. Please
be sure to arrive on time to maximize the benefits of your treatment
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.
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.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR YOUR CARE
Cervical Rehab on MedX Equipment
To help you recover, we 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 will
receive a brief massage 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 six forms of therapy provides the most
effective treatment of soft tissue injuries.
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