Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is defined as the ‘preservation, enhancement or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disability, injury, or disease that utilizes physical means such as manual touch, physical modalities, exercise and patient education rather that by medicines or surgery’.

Physical Therapy is based on knowledge of anatomy, body systems, neurologic re-education, and therapeutic exercise. As a licensed Physical Therapist, Caroline assesses your body systems and their functions, evaluates your individual movement patterns from walking to breathing and then determines where dis-ease or dysfunction begins. Your rehabilitation program will always consist of a combination of manual therapy techniques, movement re-education, Neuro-motor retraining, and therapeutic exercise specifically designed for YOUR needs. Your program will be appropriate for your health and fitness level with your lifestyle and goals in mind.

Wellness

Wellness is defined as ‘a healthy balance of body, mind and spirit that results in an overall feeling of being well’. TRUE NORTH offers individualized ‘Wellness’ care for Pro-active individuals and for those who might need just a little assistance in staying ‘well’.  Licensed Physical Therapists are able to provide Wellness care without the need for authorization from your doctor similar to sessions provided by Massage Therapists and Personalized Trainers. Under Wellness, you may receive manual therapy, movement based therapy, or a combination of both that best suits your needs.

Services Provided Under Physical Therapy and Wellness:

• ADVANCED MANUAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Visceral Manipulation
  • Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
  • Myofascial Release Joint Mobilization

   

• FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT and THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
  
  • Postural alignment retraining
  • Breath work
  • Movement assessment
  • Gait/walking analysis
  • Neurologic re-education
  • Fitness level appropriate exercises

Conditions Treated

Neck pain/whiplash/Disc injury Back pain/Disc injury Spondylosis/Spondylolesthesis Pelvic pain and dysfunction Women’s health issues Headaches/Migraines TMJ dysfunction Rib pain/Thoracic pain Brachial Plexus Syndrome Thoracic outlet Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sciatica Piriformis Syndrome Ilio-tibial Band Syndrome Plantar Fasciatis Scoliosis

Post concussion Fibromyalgia Myofascial Pain Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Autonomic Nervous system dysfunction Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Digestive Disorders/Heartburn/Bloating IBS/constipation Postural/Alignment problems Post Surgical dysfunction Car Accident injury Sport injuries Overuse injuries Trauma recovery