Services
From the tried and true to the cutting-edge and new, the
techniques we apply to your therapy program are the result of planning
a custom program for your specific needs and consultation with your
doctor.
Manual Therapy for Flexibility and Pain Reduction:
Soft Tissue Mobilization – This
hands-on treatment involving gentle pressure helps to break down,
or reduce, fibrous or scar tissue; improve range of motion; decrease
pain; disperse inflammation, effusion and edema; and to increase
function. You get to actively participate in this method of therapy.
Joint Mobilization – For you,
this is a “passive” activity. With you relaxed, we perform
a series of gentle stretches in a smooth, rhythmic fashion
to the individual joints. There's no fast thrusting, no
sudden moves. Slower movement allows the joint to be taken
further, to stretch and massage the connective tissue in and around
the joint.
Myofascial Release – Myofascial
Release treats tightness in injured tissue by stretching small areas
of muscle at a time.
The physical therapist finds the area of tightness/soreness
and a light stretch is applied. The therapist waits for the tissue
to relax and then increases the stretch. The size and sensitivity
of sore spots will decrease with treatment. Most clients are surprised
by the gentleness of myofascial release and find it very relaxing.
Therapeutic Exercise and Activities:
We
believe strongly in exercise as a component of your recovery.
As part of an active rehabilitation program, all patients
participate in therapeutic exercise in our well equipped
gym and private treatment rooms. We’ll teach you a personalized,
comprehensive plan combining in-office and at-home techniques and
guide you every step of the way.
Neuromuscular Re-Education:
This
is a practice used to improve balance, coordination, posture,
and your own sense of “correct movement and positioning” of
your body. It’s a learning process that focuses on
the connection of the mind to the body and may incorporate
balancing exercises, strength training, relaxation, biofeedback,
and movement therapy.
Gait Training:
From everyday
walking around the house following surgery to competitive
running techniques, everything from how your feet hit the
ground to your core strength can affect the biomechanics
of ambulation. We can identify problems and help your correct
your gait through physical therapy.
Manual Traction:
When we apply
a gentle pulling technique to stressed joints — whether
using our own hands or mechanical equipment — relief
can be immediate for our clients and the long-term effects
rewarding.
On-site Treatment Technology:
| Electrical Stimulation | Ultrasound |
| Mechanical Traction | Phonophoresis |
| Iontophoresis | Whirlpool |
| Paraffin | Ice |
| Heat |
Specialties
At Sports Physical Therapy of Towson, we strive to provide
our patients with a comprehensive clinical environment.
Each therapist has chosen to pursue further education and
gain experience in specialized areas of interest to them.
Whether you are a high school athlete, weekend warrior,
or retiree, we have the skills and experience to return
you to enjoying life’s
many activities.
Sports Injuries:
Our therapists have been team athletes,
and continue to pursue active lifestyles today. We understand how hard
it is to be sidelined, and will work with your doctors and trainers
to maximize your recovery. Our therapists create sports specific training
and rehabilitation programs that will have you back in the game as
Shoulder Injury and Dysfunctions:
Shoulder rehabilitation
is a challenging and changing field, demanding up to date knowledge
and techniques. We have therapists that specialize in shoulder treatment,
all based on current research. Because of this, Sports PT of Towson
is an established leader in treatment of shoulder pain, dysfunction
Osteoarthritis:
When you are affected by OA, movement and
activity can be very painful. However, one of the best ways to alleviate
the pain is appropriate gentle exercise for strength and flexibility.
Our therapists have attended additional training in geriatric physical
therapy and are ready to apply the latest research in osteoarthritic
Sprains, Strains & Tears:
We begin treating these types of injuries
in a conservative manner, with modalities to decrease your
pain and swelling, followed by gentle exercises to begin your recovery.
As healing occurs, we will increase the intensity of your exercise
Overuse Injuries:
Poor technique and overtraining can lead
to tendinitis at any joint. In addition to treating the problem, our
therapists assess your posture, ergonomics, and technique to prevent
Back and Neck Pain:
Millions of people in the United States
are affected by spine related pain each year. We see patients who have
fallen, have lifted something the wrong way, or are simply feeling
the effects of years of poor posture and ergonomics. Depending on the
injury, we will usually start with manual therapy and modalities to
decrease your pain, progress to flexibility and core-strengthening
exercises to help protect your back from future injury. We will also
work with you to develop a home exercise program you can continue after
Joint Replacements:
Joint replacement surgery will help
eliminate much of the pain related to an osteoarthritic joint. Our
post operative physical therapy will help return your strength, range
of motion, and function. Our gym is specially outfitted with accessible
equipment and low tables to make rehabilitation easier and, dare we
Post-Operative Physical Therapy:
In addition to joint replacements,
we successfully treat patients who have undergone all types of orthopedic
surgeries. Our years of training and experience give us the skills
to rehabilitate you as quickly as possible. We are here to help you
return to your prior level of function. Whether you want to return
to athletic activity or simply walk up a flight of stairs, we will
In most cases, the better you are prepared—physically and mentally—for
surgery, the better the post operative outcome. For this
reason, we often see patients pre-operatively for strengthening,
range of motion, and acute post operative care education.
Talk with your surgeon about seeing your therapist pre-operatively
for this reason.
Headache & Neck Pain:
The stress of daily life often has a huge impact
on our bodies. When coupled with hours staring at a computer like many of us
do each day, often with poor posture, the result will almost always be pain.
Headaches and neck pain are very common complaints, and often respond very
well to treatment. Education is very important to help you understand the factors
that contributed to your pain so you can implement changes to prevent it from
returning. We will work with you to correct your posture and make your workplace
more ergonomic, as well as give you stretches and exercises to relieve muscle
tension that leads to pain.
Vertigo & Dizziness:
“Vestibular
rehabilitation" (VRT), or "balance rehabilitation" can
have a great impact on the conditions of vertigo and dizziness. Our specially
trained therapist, Michelle Fox, can not only treat your vertigo, she can instruct
you in self treatment exercises for future episodes.