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Aquatic or Pool Therapy
Sulphur Springs Physical Therapy was the 1st PT Clinic in the area to offer Aquatic Therapy and is still the only Clinic with a SwimEx Pool in the Northeast Texas Region. >Learn more and watch the SwimEx video.
We have Wii® hab!
SSPT tries to stay on the leading edge of rehabilitative care. This allows for the most beneficial treatment possible while keeping the rehab experience anything but boring. With the addition of our Nintendo Wii/Wii fit SSPT continues to strive to offer the best therapy for each patient. >Learn more about Wii® Therapy
Other Treatments include:
When Therapy is Completed
You are invited to continue a customized exercise regimen in the Sulphur Springs Athletic Club on site. Exercise enjoying the security of knowing your rehab team is only steps away and always available for questions.
The 15,000 sq. ft. fitness facility offers a vast assortment of cardio equipment and a large Cybex-filled weight room. Land aerobics and seasonal water aerobics are part of the package as well as use of the Olympic-size outdoor pool for swimming or water walking.
Special membership rates offered to all rehab patients following therapy.
Bracing and Splinting
After surgery or injury it may be necessary to brace the particular joint in need. Even if a patient is looking for stability and use of a brace in a preventative manner; SSPT can order and fit each individual with the brace that their physician prescribes. (See below for common Diagnoses that require bracing) There may also be a need for a splint or prosthetic. In some instances these need to be custom made. In that situation we work with local prosthetic and orthotic clinics to develop the brace to meet your need. Once the brace is cast we will fit and train the patient in proper use. It may be that the joint/joints in question just need to be immobilized. We are able to meet this need as well.
Common Diagnoses Seen that Require Bracing:
- Elbow (Golfer and Tennis Elbow)
- Wrist/Hand (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
- Knee (S/P ACL surgery, Knee Scope, Instability and multiple other surgeries)
- Ankle/Foot (Ankle Sprain)
- Back (TLSO, General Bracing)
- Common Issues Requiring Custom Bracing:
- Prosthetics/Orthotics
- Orthotics measured/fitted at our facility
- Prosthetics require a Prosthetist to manufacture.
- Splints
- Dynamic splinting for contractures
- Splints for the hand etc.
Sports Therapy
Today there are more and more individuals participating in sport related activities. This leads to more sport related injuries as well. At SSPT we pride our self on being able to evaluate and treat all sport related injuries from your weekend warrior to professional athletes. We have all the equipment necessary to promote return to prior strength and function and eventual return to sport. With both Physical Therapists and our staff having either high school or college experience in sports in athletics we know how important it is to have a quick recovery. This is why we offer a number of therapy and training options during an athlete's rehabilitation.
- Traditional Land bases Treatment:
- Aquatic Therapy
- Transition to a gym-based/Wellness program
Spinal and Neuro Rehab
Following a stroke (CVA), traumatic brain injury, and congenital disorders etc. patients may need extensive physical therapy to allow for return of functions and mobility. It is with these diagnoses that the patient and their families want to be very selective on where they go for treatment. The Physical Therapists and staff have to be creative and knowledgeable for each and every diagnosis. At SSPT we pride our self on having the most caring and trained staff to be able to aid these individuals in returning to daily life. In addition to the knowledge gained in school there are multiple Continuing Education Classes that are attended to try and keep our skills current and up to date.
Post Operative and Joint Replacement Rehab
The past few years total joint replacement has become more and more common with individuals having their shoulders, ankles, hips, and knees replaced. This allows for a decrease in pain, increase in function, and an overall better quality of life. To ensure that range of motion and strength are returned to prior levels one must have a quality rehab program that will allow for safe and supervised return to normal daily activities. There are several options for treatment following surgery they include:
- Aquatic therapy
- Traditional Land Based Treatment
- Mat exercises
- Use of various modalities such as: heat, electric stimulation, Ultra Sound, Ionto, cold, etc.
- Gym based exercises: Cybex equipment, Airdyne bikes, total gym, Upper Bike Ergometer, and multiple other pieces of equipment
- Manual treatment: Gentle mobilizations (to reduce pain and gain range of motion), Massage, etc.
- Proprioceptive Activities: These type of activities work on Balance (lower extremity act's) or functional use of the Upper Extremity's
- Types of surgeries include: Total Hip Replacement, Total knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, and Ankle Replacements. There have also been Disc Replacements recently and in the future possibly more joints will be replaceable
Custom Hand and Upper Body Therapy
 One can't imagine not having the use of his or her hands or arms. It is common to have an injury to these areas since we use our hands on a daily basis for multiple activities. It is very important following injury or surgery to the hand or Upper body (including the arm, shoulder and upper back) to have excellent rehabilitation to allow for full functionality when returning to daily life. Sulphur Springs Physical Therapy offers a variety of treatment options to achieve this goal:
- Use of Modalities to reduce pain/swelling
- Paraffin
- Heat
- Electrical Stim
- Cold
- Iontophoresis/Phonophoresis
- Joint Mobilizations
- Gentle Stretching
- Massage (RMT on Staff)
- Bracing
Custom fitting of braces for the hand/arm etc.
Diagnoses Seen: CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), Rotator Cuff Tears, Impingement, Medial and Lateral epicondylitis to name a few.
Acute/Chronic Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System including Arthritis
This also includes Fibromyalgia, Chronic pain syndrome etc.: As we get older joints start to degenerate. This can lead to pain that is sometimes unbearable. With gentle strengthening and mobility this pain can be managed. There are certain treatments that can be used to allow for decreased pain. Some of these treatments include:
- Aquatic Therapy
- Land Based strengthening
- Modalities
Transition to a Wellness
A licensed physical therapist will set you up on a program that is safe and comfortable to maintain your strength, while not causing increased pain.
Home Traction and TENS units
At Sulphur Springs Physical Therapy we take pride in keeping up with the most up to date methods of treating pain as well as other conditions. We are able to send patients home with home traction and electrical stimulation units customized to treat their particular problem. A script is all that is needed to issue a home unit and you will be trained in how to use all that a particular unit has to offer. We are also available for any questions or problems that may arise.
- Conditions that may require home TENS:
- Chronic pain syndromes, acute injures, post-surgical, edema
Conditions that may require home traction:
Disc problem of the cerival and lumbar spines, Muscle spasms, Pain, Other disorders of the cervical and lumbar regions etc.
Custom Cancer Rehab Programs
Our newest program available. We are able to work with patient's who are currently going through treatment or who have been through treatment and require rehab to regain strength, range of motion, endurance or just confidence. We will be able to help with cancer related fatigue, loss of range of motion secondary to surgery (ex. Upper extremity mobility following mastectomy), and swelling such as lymphedema. Pain following surgery can also be addressed. Our trained staff will work closely with the patient as well as the doctors to make sure that each patient is appropriate for therapy and if going through treatment they are able for treatment each day. With one of our therapist a cancer survivor himself, we can guarantee the best treatment possible from a caring staff.
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