We take a holistic approach at RU, considering your biomechanical limitations through comprehensive posture and gait analysis, functional excursion, and balance testing using tri-planar movement analysis. Our skilled therapists identify movement deficits and leverage your strengths to promote proper form by utilizing selected drivers, ground-reaction forces, mass, momentum, and gravity to your advantage.
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Biomechanical Assessment
Our therapists are trained in neuromuscular facilitation techniques, providing skilled manual interventions to enhance functional limitations. Dynamic intervention techniques, such as hand-held assists and utilizing four points of contact when appropriate, are employed to optimize your progress.
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Manual Interventions
Balance and gait abnormalities often accompany the use of a prosthetic limb. Throughout your treatment plan, we incorporate gait and balance strategies that can be easily replicated at home. We believe that prosthetic limbs are an extension of the residual limb, and it's important for each individual to feel confident and comfortable with their prosthetic device. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your current and lifelong goals.
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Balance and Gait Training
Our Approach
Holistic Options for Optimal Functional Rehabilitation
In addition to physical therapy, Resolve Wellness, our in-house massage therapy and wellness service, offers massage therapy to reduce edema, introduce desensitization techniques, relieve phantom limb pain, and decrease muscle contractures. These therapies complement the progress achieved through physical therapy, allowing for proper tissue and muscle length. Whether you've experienced a congenital or traumatic amputation, it can be a physically challenging and emotional time. Skilled physical therapy is crucial in restoring optimal function and achieving your long-term goals.
Biomechanical Assessment
We take a holistic approach at RU, considering your biomechanical limitations through comprehensive posture and gait analysis, functional excursion, and balance testing using tri-planar movement analysis. Our skilled therapists identify movement deficits and leverage your strengths to promote proper form by utilizing selected drivers, ground-reaction forces, mass, momentum, and gravity to your advantage.
1.
Manual Interventions
Our therapists are trained in neuromuscular facilitation techniques, providing skilled manual interventions to enhance functional limitations. Dynamic intervention techniques, such as hand-held assists and utilizing four points of contact when appropriate, are employed to optimize your progress.
2.
Balance and Gait Training
Balance and gait abnormalities often accompany the use of a prosthetic limb. Throughout your treatment plan, we incorporate gait and balance strategies that can be easily replicated at home. We believe that prosthetic limbs are an extension of the residual limb, and it's important for each individual to feel confident and comfortable with their prosthetic device. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your current and lifelong goals.
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In a randomized trial, most participants (66.7%) who received evidence-based amputee rehabilitation demonstrated significant improvement in functional mobility.
Amputee Rehabilitation
At Rehab United, we have a unique approach that focuses on functional transformation for every individual, regardless of their disability. Our interventions, including hands-on biomechanical facilitation (Functional Manual Reaction or "FMR"), neurological re-education, and goal-specific therapeutic activities, are designed to help you achieve optimal functionality.
