From the Desk of...
Carolyn Nugent, PT DPT
Director of Sports Medicine
- February 19th, 2012
Arlington Rehab is proud to reveal the new expansion of our gym space! With our growing number of local athletes receiving therapy services, we are committed to giving them the highest quality of care; the increased floor space was necessary to accommodate the needs of our patients. The more than doubled gym space has allowed our rehab team to better simulate sport-specific tasks, such as agility drills, sprinting and plyometrics, allowing to confidently return to their activities.
- July 1st, 2011
A unique opportunity offered to our patients in the Sports Medicine department has been the use of APT's state of the art therapeutic pool. The warm water pool has proven to be beneficial for our post-surgical patients and for those who have sustained injuries that prevent them from bearing full weight on their legs or whom are unable to walk. The three different depth levels of the pool allow for a steady increase in tolerance to weight bearing and promotion of walking, making the transition to working on these activities in the clinic environment much easier for the patient. It is also a beneficial means of strengthening, as the buoyancy of the water can be used to assist with movements that are difficult to achieve, and can be used to resist movements as appropriate. The aquatic arena is also useful for patients with tight muscles and impaired range of motion, as the warm water improves circulation and relaxes muscle tissue allowing for improvements to be made. Currently three of our physical therapists, Linda Haynes PT, Carolyn Nugent DPT, and Jessica Trenkle DPT, as well as occupational therapist Karen Conkle OT, are certified shallow life water attendants able to treat orthopedic clients in the pool with physician approval. If you are interested in learning more about how the pool can help your child, please call the director of the Aquatics Department, Linda Haynes, at extension 410, or Carolyn Nugent, director of the Sports Medicine Department, at extension 428.
- January 26th, 2011
This fall, we saw a large increase in the number of overuse injuries in runners. Many of these injuries can be prevented with proper shoe wear, stretching, basic strengthening, and icing following practices, meets, and contests. If an overuse injury is suspected, contact tour doctor immediately. The severity of these injuries and length of time an athlete must sit out can be greatly reduced with physical therapy treatment.
- September 6th, 2010
Our physical therapists have extensive training and experience in treating the pediatric population. Our unique approach of providing your child with one on one care with a pediatric specialist allows for an individualized program to be developed to best suit your child’s needs. Our expertise in understanding the unique physiology of children will enable us to provide the quality care your child deserves.
Physical Therapy Intervention may include:
- Parent, caregiver and client education regarding your child’s condition
- Manual therapy techniques to reduce pain, increase mobility and improve motion
- Stretches specific to your ailment to improve range of motion and flexibility
- Strengthening activities selected specifically to address particular muscle imbalances and/or weaknesses
- Posture Analysis and Postural re-education
- Plyometric training
- Neuromuscular re-education and balance training
- Cardiovascular and musculoskeletal endurance training
- Modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, Iontophoresis, and MyoTrac Infiniti Neuro PD
- Aquatic therapy
Conditions we treat:
- Ankle injuries such as growth plate fractures and sprains
- Knee pain and injuries including ligament and cartilage tears, sprains and strains, Patellofemoral pain syndrome, tendonitis and overuse injuries
- IT Band Syndrome
- Hip pain
- Back pain
- Scolosis and Kyphosis
- Shoulder pain and injuries including impingement, sprains and strains, tendonitis and overuse injuries
- Neck pain