The overall treatment philosophy embraced by the professionals at Excel PT is to combine the best of both Eastern and Western medicine. The overriding focus is the treatment of the whole person, not just the symptom. A “general protocol” is not followed; each case is evaluated and treated on an individual basis. This means a combination of non-traditional therapy techniques with more conventional practices to help speed up the healing process.
Recover
At Excel Physical Therapy our non-traditional techniques combined with traditional therapy approach reduces recovery time for your particular dysfunction. Proper one-on-one treatment time improves your body’s response to therapy.
Restore
Applying a variety of exercise techniques and education for your particular dysfunction can enable your body to restore itself to the pre-injury condition. An Excel therapist has the knowledge to recognize your problem and the skills to apply the appropriate treatment.
Regain
Healing time in conjunction with proper conditioning after the injury can allow you to regain a better quality of life and return to your normal routine. Excel can provide you with the tools to succeed in the health arena.
Back Pain
If you currently suffer with back pain or have a history of chronic back problems you are not alone. According to the American Physical Therapy Association 60-80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives.
Heel & Foot Pain
Heel and foot pain is most commonly caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the tissue along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. This painful stabbing or burning condition is called plantar fasciitis. Pain is most often worse in the morning because the fascia tightens overnight.
Manual Therapy
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disorder classified by the presence of widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch. Other core features of the disorder include debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance and joint stiffness.
Neurological Disorders
Neurological physical therapy is focused on the treatment of an array of different disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. These disorders include Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, and stroke.
Posture
Ergonomic design of computer workstations helps prevent injuries by adjusting the task to the worker and reducing the physical stress to the computer user. Workstations can be designed so that each person may work in a natural and comfortable posture, which prevents stress, strain, and discomfort.
TMJ Disorders and Facial Pain
Temporomandibular joint “TMJ” disorders and facial pain are a result of an imbalance of the jaw and skull with the muscles that move the jaw and other nervous system components. TMJ disorders may have a gradual onset with no apparent cause or may be a result of a physical insult.
Vertigo
Vertigo, or dizziness, is a symptom, not a disease. The term vertigo refers to the sensation of spinning or whirling that occurs as a result of a disturbance in balance (equilibrium). It also may be used to describe feelings of dizziness, lightheadedness, faintness, and unsteadiness.
Women’s Health: Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a wonderful and exciting time in a women’s life. Pregnancy is not only an emotional experience, but a very physical one as well. Women may experience widespread aches and pains associated with the physical changes of their bodies. For example, the extra weight women carry during pregnancy changes their center of gravity and can result in mild to severe back and leg pain and an increase in breast weight can lead to both upper back and neck pain.
