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Orthopedics -
Sports Therapy - Pain Control - Fitness |
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Located at 1845 Livernois Rd - Troy, MI. 48083 |
| About our Practice... |
| Physical Therapy Specialists
was founded in December 1981, in a small office in Clawson with Paul Roubal
as the sole therapist. Because of its strong emphasis on high quality, and
the good results reported by patients, the practice grew steadily to its
present level. Physical Therapy Specialists, P.C. now employs six physical
therapists, one occupational therapist and an appropriate number of
physical therapy assistants and supportive personnel.
Stemming from a need to better accommodate patients, to have space for new types of exercise equipment, and to provide a step-down/fitness program monitored by professionals, plans were underway in 1985 to relocate. A site was chosen to stay in the same general vicinity, and the building plans were designed specifically to suit the needs of this practice and its patients. In April 1986, the relocation was made to the practice's present site in Troy. Since this time, our practice has continued to grow and strive towards use of state-of-the-art equipment as part of patient treatment and exercise programs. In April 1992, construction plans were underway to expand the facility to allow for additional exercise equipment and our Fitness Center, to a total of 10,000 sq. ft.
As Physical Therapy Specialists, we are dedicated to the highest quality patient care available. The use of the most effective procedures and equipment by specialists, who fortify their background with advanced training and education, leads to excellent and appropriate patient care. We have more orthopedic board certified specialists in our location than any other single location in the Midwest. Our clinic utilizes newly developed procedures for testing and evaluation, as well as for treatment. Each piece of equipment used for your treatment will be explained as to its purpose and effects. In addition, we train both undergraduate and graduate physical therapists from campuses at Oakland University, Wayne State University and University of Michigan Flint.
A major emphasis of our practice is on home program development and modification. We feel that you, as the patient, play a large role in your rehabilitation, and your consistency in following-through with this program will greatly improve the effectiveness of our treatment and the speed of your recovery. Our goal is not to keep you coming to physical therapy permanently, but to help you reach your maximum potential, and to teach you how to stay at that level on your own. For the above reasons, it was a natural extension to add our step-down
program which began the summer of 1986. This program is designed for patients
almost ready to be discharged from physical therapy, and heavily emphasizes
exercise with goals to return patients to maximal activity levels. Patients in
this program will have the availability of using the full body whirlpool Our Fitness Center program is recommended for persons with previous injuries or musculoskeletal conditions who may have difficulty with a regular health club program due to special precautions or modifications needed. It is open to past patients and to the public, after passing medical clearance guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine. Members will be given a thorough health and lifestyle assessment, as well as a musculoskeletal fitness evaluation. From this extensive evaluation, a full fitness program will be designed by one of our exercise consultants, with instruction and supervision given by our Fitness Staff. Programs are monitored and modified at regular intervals throughout the membership. ©
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Your treatment program may include an exercise program to increase strength,
decrease muscle spasms, or to improve functional movement. Our facility offers
Eagle Cybex progressive resistance equipment that allows for individual fit of
equipment for added safety and effectiveness. We tailor each exercise program to
the physical needs of you, the patient. We also offer Stairmaster, Biodex, and
Nu-Step. Patients with spine related diagnoses
will benefit from our back stabilization exercise program. This is designed to
specifically train the back muscles to protect the spine during activities of
daily living. All exercise programs are progressed to meet each patient's
functional needs to enable return to optimal levels of work and leisure
activities.
Our practice has a "team approach" philosophy. You will generally
be assigned to a specific physical therapist who will coordinate and manage your
program. Your "team" may include supportive staff such as Physical
Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Techs. Also, because our therapists
have come from a "patient-sharing" environment, they are quite able to
work together during your therapy here should your scheduling or therapy needs
indicate. Our physical therapists regularly coordinate your program both
verbally and in writing, by daily progress notes and periodic re-evaluations.
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muscle relaxation after their exercise and cool-down periods, if this is
authorized by their physician. Patients are also able to perform hydrotherapy
exercise in the whirlpool. Other modality-type treatments are eliminated at this
time to go along with the step-down concept. Upon discharge, patients will be
prepared to follow through with their individual program either at home or out
in the community. Alternatively, they may join our Fitness Center as a member.