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Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, does your physical therapist update other doctors you have? Yes! After your initial evaluation, the therapist will send their findings to your doctor.

Therapist Update Other Doctors

What Is An Initial Evaluation?

During your first visit, the therapist will start by asking questions about your injury or condition. They will ask how it happened, what movements cause pain, what activities you’re not able to do, and more. Next, they will ask about your past medical history. They will also look at any imaging reports that you may have. Then they will begin an assessment.

During the assessment, they will take measurements, such as range of motion and muscle strength. They will do testing and get other clinical information related to your injury. Based on this information, the therapist will create a specialized Plan Of Care for your recovery. They will also set goals to achieve throughout your Plan Of Care.

Communicating With Your Doctors

We pride ourselves on providing the highest of standards when it comes to patient care. This is why we continuously communicate with your doctor throughout your time in therapy. The therapist will write an assessment of their findings from the first visit and send it to your doctor. As you continue with therapy, they will receive progress reports as well.

After your first visit, the therapist will also create a home exercise program for you. These exercises are designed to safely strengthen your muscles. All without the risk of making your injury worse. They will advise that you don’t continue regular exercises.

During the first few weeks, they will have you do only the home exercises. This will help them track your condition and the effectiveness of the exercises. It also allows them to figure out what may be causing pain or preventing your progression.

Please inform the physical therapist of all upcoming doctor appointments so that they can provide any updates prior to the appointment. Click here to learn more about what to expect on your first visit.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, what is manual therapy?

What Is Manual Therapy?

What Is Manual Therapy

Physical therapy focuses on joint alignment and movement patterns. They also look at imbalances and limitations in motion. First and foremost, they work to help restore movement. This involves treating the body as a whole. Typically, they will use stretches, exercises, and hands-on techniques. Their focus is to get people back to doing the things that they love.

One of their hands-on techniques is called manual therapy. Simply put, manual therapy is a way to manipulate and move the body to treat various injuries and conditions.

Manual therapy is a broad term. For instance, manual therapy can include soft tissue techniques that help reduce pain. They also assist the body repair muscle as well. Additionally, it can include joint techniques that increase stability and facilitate movement to improve function.

To illustrate, some of the conditions that benefit from the use of manual therapy include:

  • Neck Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Migraines
  • TMJ
  • Knee Pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Ankle Pain
  • Shoulder Pain

Manual therapy is an important part of physical therapy. PTs should be doing this to help patients improve their function.

Pain can be an extremely serious problem. It can significantly affect your mobility and limit your function. Manual therapy is a proven and effective way to control pain, as well as help prevent it from occurring in the future.

When you come to Borja PT, you’ll know you’re getting the best care. Believe it or not, when doctors need a PT, they come here. Not to mention, they send their closest friends & family as well. For that reason, we pride ourselves on caring for the people you love most.

Click here to learn more about how to choose the best physical therapy clinic for you.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. They will create a home exercise program ideal for your recovery.

Home Exercise Program

After your initial evaluation, the physical therapist will create a home exercise program for you. These exercises are designed to safely strengthen your muscles. All without the risk of making your injury worse. As you advance throughout your Plan Of Care, the therapist will add to your home exercise program.

Home Exercise Program

The primary goal of the home exercise program is to aid your recovery by strengthening specific muscles in a specific order. You should do these exercises on days that you have physical therapy appointments. More importantly, you should do them on the days that you do not have therapy.

Doing your exercises on the days that you don’t have therapy will help you recover quicker. Far beyond just physical therapy alone. They act as a one-two punch in your recovery, so to speak. In fact, you should do your home exercise program even after you’re done with physical therapy. It’s important to prioritize these exercises at least 3 times a week. This will prevent your injury or condition from coming back as a result.

Additionally, you should do these exercises on days you’re more active or doing strenuous work. You can even do them on days where you have to sit for long periods of time as well. This will help limit pain and stiffness that might pop up in the next couple of days.

Using Exercise Equipment

We focus on rehabilitation and improving function. Our top-of-the-line gym equipment was specifically chosen for our unique programs that cannot be found anywhere else. In fact, our programs are so effective, that anyone can improve and reduce their pain. More importantly, they can get back to enjoying life.

Exercising with the gym equipment is part of your Plan Of Care. Your therapist will incorporate it into your treatment as you progress through recovery. For instance, they will have you warm up on the exercise bikes. On the other hand, you may use the Life Fitness circuit machines to end each session. The equipment is used to improve strength, range of motion, and balance.

Above all else, we aim to provide helpful expert advice and care. Our team provides support as you learn how to use each machine. They can answer any questions that you may have. As well as make adjustments to your form if needed. More than anything, we want our patients to feel comfortable and confident using our exercise equipment. That way, you’ll feel comfortable and confident using similar equipment at your own gym.

Click here to learn why you should choose Borja Physical Therapy.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, can physical therapy help back pain? The answer is yes!

Can Physical Therapy Help Back Pain?

Physical Therapy Help Back Pain

Back pain is an extremely serious problem. It can significantly affect your mobility and limit your function. Physical therapy is a proven and effective way to control back pain, as well as help prevent it from occurring in the future.

When you come to Borja PT, you’ll know you’re getting the best care. Believe it or not, when doctors need a physical therapist, they come here. Not to mention, they send their closest friends & family as well. For that reason, we pride ourselves on caring for the people you love most.

First-Hand Experience

We specialize in back pain because we’ve experienced it ourselves. In fact, the owner of Borja Physical Therapy, Dr. Alex Borja, knows exactly what it’s like to have severe back pain. During his undergraduate study, Dr. Alex suffered an injury while working out that left him debilitated.

He was unable to go to class or even get up from bed most days. It was at this time that he decided he needed to find a safe, effective way to not only get out of pain. More importantly, he needed to get back to daily living again. He studied various techniques from Europe and, after months of hard work, was able to successfully treat his back condition.

Since that time, Dr. Alex has dedicated his life to helping others with their back pain. He has created a specialized program to manage back pain. He focuses on strengthening targeted muscle groups that are responsible for stabilizing the spinal column and pelvis.

After your initial evaluation, the physical therapist will create a home exercise program for you. These exercises are designed to safely strengthen your muscles. All without the risk of making your injury worse. As you advance throughout your Plan Of Care, the therapist will add to your home exercise program.

What Is A Home Exercise Program?

The primary goal of the home exercise program is to aid your recovery by strengthening specific muscles in a specific order. These exercises should be done on days when you have physical therapy appointments. More importantly, you should do them on the days that you do not have therapy. These exercises play a large role in the progression of recovery from back pain.

Doing your exercises on the days that you don’t have therapy will help you recover quicker. Far beyond just physical therapy alone. They act as a one-two punch in your recovery, so to speak. In fact, you should do your home exercise program even after you’re done with physical therapy. It’s important to prioritize these exercises at least 3 times a week. This will prevent your injury or condition from coming back as a result.

Click here to learn why you should choose Borja Physical Therapy for your back pain.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, what is the difference between physical therapy and chiropractic care?

Difference Between Physical Therapy And Chiropractic

The Difference Between Physical Therapy And Chiropractic Care

Physical therapy and chiropractic care both aim to relieve pain and recover from an injury or health condition. However, there are many differences between the two. The biggest difference is their method of treatment.

Physical therapy focuses on joint alignment and movement patterns. They also look at imbalances and limitations in motion. They work to help restore movement. This involves treating the body as a whole. Typically, they will use stretches, exercises, and hands-on techniques. Their focus is to get people back to doing the things that they love.

Chiropractic care focuses on treating the spine and joints from mechanical disorders. They highlight proper alignment as well. Chiropractors use techniques to do adjustments that help the body heal itself. They often treat neuromusculoskeletal conditions, such as back pain, joint pain, and neck pain. They work on correcting the spine in order to relieve pain.

Both treatments work very well when combined together. In fact, many people heal quicker when they do physical therapy and chiropractic treatments.

Communicating With Your Doctors

We pride ourselves on providing the highest of standards when it comes to patient care. This is why we continuously communicate with your doctor and other providers, like chiropractors.

They will start by asking questions about your injury or condition. Then they will ask how it happened, what movements cause pain, what activities you’re not able to do, and more. Next, they will ask about your past medical history. They will also look at any imaging reports that you may have. Then they will begin an assessment.

During the assessment, they will take measurements, such as range of motion and muscle strength. They will do testing and get other information related to your injury. Based on what they find, they will create a Plan Of Care for your recovery. They will also set goals for you to hit. 

The therapist will write their findings from the first visit and send them to your doctor. As you continue with therapy, they will send more updates as well. Click here to learn more about what to expect on your first visit.

After your first visit, the therapist will also create a home exercise program for you. These exercises are designed to safely strengthen your muscles. All without the risk of making your injury worse.

During the first few weeks, they will have you do only the home exercises. This will help them track your condition and the effectiveness of the exercises. It also helps them figure out what may be causing pain. Please let the therapist know if you are seeing a chiropractor so they can take that into account as well.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, what is the difference between physical and occupational therapy?

The Difference Between Physical And Occupational Therapy

Difference Between Physical And Occupational Therapy

Physical and occupational therapy are two types of rehabilitative care that have the same main goal in mind. They aim to improve the quality of life due to injury, illness, or surgery.

Physical Therapy (PT)

PT focuses on joint alignment and movement patterns. They also look at imbalances and limitations in motion. They work to help restore movement. This involves treating the body as a whole. Typically, they will use stretches, exercises, and hands-on techniques. Their focus is to get people back to doing the things that they love.

PT treats specific body parts and movements. Think of them as a mechanic for the human body. When they’re treating someone with lower back pain, they will look at the area, take measurements and do functional testing. A good PT will also take a look at the surrounding areas as well.

Although the pain may be located in the lower back, oftentimes there are several factors that affect the pain or condition. For instance, a person with lower back pain may have flat feet. This can their feet to tilt and even roll their ankles. It also throws their knees out of alignment and as a result, causes lower back pain. PTs will discover this chain of events and create an individualized Plan Of Care to address the root cause of the patient’s condition.

Occupational Therapy (OT)

OT focuses on improving a person’s ability to perform daily tasks. Typically, they will work on improving gross and fine motor skills. This includes being able to perform tasks at home, work, and school.

OTs treat patients recovering from an injury or who have a cognitive or developmental disability that affects their motor skills. They also help educate teachers and caregivers on ways they can assist. For instance, an OT may help someone who suffered a stroke relearn how to eat using a fork or spoon. They may also teach the spouse ways they can make daily living easier, such as using food containers with easy lids so the patient can open them on their own.

Similarities Between PT And OT

PT and OT have a lot in common as well. Some of these similarities include:

  • Overall Focus. Both PT and OT focus on improving function and quality of life. They also provide knowledge to help stay healthy.
  • Medical Conditions. There are a lot of medical conditions which may use both therapies.
  • Care. The type of hands-on care and tasks performed to help improve daily activities may overlap between the two therapies.
  • Goals. PT and OT both set goals to achieve and reassess along the way.

Often times PT and OT will collaborate with one another as part of a rehabilitative team. This rehabilitative team can also consist of doctors, nurses, social workers, speech therapists, recreational therapists, and music therapists. Each member of the team specializes in a certain aspect of the rehabilitation process.

Click here to learn why you should choose Borja Physical Therapy.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, what happens if the pain returns?

If The Pain Returns

What If The Pain Returns?

It’s not uncommon for injuries or conditions to come back after recovery. In fact, they return more often than you might think. Especially those that you’ve had to deal with for a long period of time.

Typically, most musculoskeletal injuries happen because of an imbalance in the muscle groups responsible for stabilizing that body part. As time goes on, muscles are either used too much or not enough. At that point, they begin to fatigue and are no longer able to function properly.

Physical therapy focuses on joint alignment and movement patterns. They also look at imbalances and limitations in motion as well. They work to help restore movement. This involves treating the body as a whole. Typically, they will use stretches, exercises, and hands-on techniques. Their focus is to get people back to doing the things that they love.

When muscles are no longer providing proper support, pain and injuries happen. At the first sign of your pain or problem returning, the best thing to do is utilize the home exercise program. The primary goal of the home exercise program is to aid your recovery by strengthening specific muscles in a specific order. These exercises play a large role in the progression of recovery from back pain.

Next, take a look at your activities from the past 48 hours. More often than not, pain and inflammation can be traced back to something that happened within the past two days. For instance, you may have cleaned your house from top to bottom. Sometimes something as simple as modifying your daily routine can help reduce your flare-up.

Click here to learn how physical therapy can help treat your back pain.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, how long is each session?

How Long Is Each Session?

During your first visit, the therapist will start by asking questions about your injury or condition. They will ask how it happened, what movements cause pain, what activities you’re not able to do, and more. Next, they will ask about your past medical history. They will also look at any imaging reports that you may have. Then they will begin an assessment.

How Long Is Each Session

During the assessment, they will take measurements, such as range of motion and muscle strength. They will do testing and get other clinical information related to your injury. Based on this information, the therapist will create a specialized Plan Of Care for your recovery. They will also set goals to achieve throughout your Plan Of Care. The first visit will take around 45 minutes.

Follow-Up Sessions

Physical therapy focuses on joint alignment and movement patterns. They also look at imbalances and limitations in motion. They work to help restore movement. This involves treating the body as a whole. Typically, they will use stretches, exercises, and hands-on techniques. Their focus is to get people back to doing the things that they love. Each follow-up session lasts around 45-60 minutes.

After your initial evaluation, the therapist will create a home exercise program for you. These exercises are designed to safely strengthen your muscles. All without the risk of making your injury worse. During the first few weeks, the therapist will advise you to only do the home exercise program. This will help the therapist track your condition and the effectiveness of the exercises. It also allows them to identify sources that may be causing pain or preventing your progression.

The primary goal of the home exercise program is to aid your recovery by strengthening specific muscles in a specific order. These exercises should be done on days when you have physical therapy appointments. More importantly, you should do them on the days that you do not have therapy.

Doing your exercises on the days that you don’t have therapy will help you recover quicker. Far beyond just physical therapy alone. They act as a one-two punch in your recovery, so to speak. In fact, you should do your home exercise program even after you’re done with physical therapy. It’s important to prioritize these exercises at least 3 times a week. This will prevent your injury or condition from coming back as a result. As you advance throughout your Plan Of Care, the therapist will add to your home exercise program.

Click here to learn more about what to expect during the initial evaluation.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, how many physical therapy visits are needed for your injury or condition?

How Many Physical Therapy Visits Are Needed?

Physical therapy focuses on joint alignment and movement patterns. They also look at imbalances and limitations in motion. They work to help restore movement. This involves treating the body as a whole. Typically, they will use stretches, exercises, and hands-on techniques. Their focus is to get people back to doing the things that they love.

How Many Physical Therapy Visits

The number of PT sessions you need will depend on a few things. For instance, the type of injury you have. As well as the severity of the injury. Other things, like your job, past medical history, and even your insurance can impact the number of visits needed.

During your first visit, the PT will start by asking questions about your injury or condition. They will ask how it happened, what movements cause pain, what activities you’re not able to do, and more. Next, they will ask about your medical history. They will also look at any imaging reports that you may have.

Then, they will take measurements, such as range of motion and muscle strength. They’ll do testing and get other information related to your injury. Based on this information, the therapist will create a Plan Of Care for you. They will also set goals to meet.

Follow-Up Sessions

Typically, injuries make the most progress from going to PT 3 times per week for the first 4-6 weeks. After that time period, the therapist will assess your condition and decide on the next phase in your Plan Of Care. Depending on what they see, they may decrease the frequency of your visits to 2 times per week.

Some Worker’s Comp insurers have a set amount of visits allowed for each condition. Additionally, some post-surgical conditions require PT for the first 5 days straight immediately after the surgery. Here at Borja PT, we believe that every person and every injury is unique. Therefore, we do not take a cookie-cutter approach when determining your Plan Of Care and your road to recovery.

Click here to learn more about what to expect during the initial evaluation.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. The therapist will advise that you don’t continue regular exercises. Instead, they will create a home exercise program ideal for your recovery.

Continue Regular Exercises

Can I Continue Regular Exercises?

After your initial evaluation, the therapist will create a home exercise program for you. These exercises are designed to safely strengthen your muscles. All without the risk of making your injury worse.

During the first few weeks, the therapist will advise you to only do the home exercise program. This will help the therapist track your condition and the effectiveness of the exercises. It also allows them to identify sources that may be causing pain or preventing your progression.

The primary goal of the home exercise program is to aid your recovery by strengthening specific muscles in a specific order. These exercises should be done on days when you have physical therapy appointments. More importantly, you should do them on the days that you do not have therapy.

Doing your exercises on the days that you don’t have therapy will help you recover quicker. Far beyond just physical therapy alone. They act as a one-two punch in your recovery, so to speak. In fact, you should do your home exercise program even after you’re done with physical therapy. It’s important to prioritize these exercises at least 3 times a week. This will prevent your injury or condition from coming back as a result. As you advance throughout your Plan Of Care, the therapist will add to your home exercise program.

Additionally, you should do these exercises on days you’re more active or doing strenuous work. You can even do them on days where you have to sit for long periods of time as well. This will help limit pain and stiffness that might pop up in the next couple of days.

Using Exercise Equipment

We focus on rehabilitation and improving function. Our top-of-the-line gym equipment was specifically chosen for our unique programs that cannot be found anywhere else. In fact, our programs are so effective, that anyone can improve and reduce their pain. More importantly, they can get back to enjoying life.

Exercising with the gym equipment is part of your Plan Of Care. Your therapist will incorporate it into your treatment as you progress through recovery. For instance, they will have you warm up on the exercise bikes. On the other hand, you may use the Life Fitness circuit machines to end each session. The equipment is used to improve strength, range of motion, and balance.

Above all else, we aim to provide helpful expert advice and care. Our team provides support as you learn how to use each machine. They can answer any questions that you may have. As well as make adjustments to your form if needed. More than anything, we want our patients to feel comfortable and confident using our exercise equipment. That way, you’ll feel comfortable and confident using similar equipment at your own gym.

Click here to learn why you should choose Borja Physical Therapy.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, can you start physical therapy and chiropractor at the same time? Yes!

Physical therapy is very effective when combined with other specialties. In fact, many conditions can heal quicker and more effectively when physical therapy and chiropractic treatments are done together.

Physical Therapy And Chiropractor

What Is An Initial Evaluation?

At your first visit, the therapist will start by asking questions about your injury or condition. They will ask how it happened, what movements cause pain, what activities you’re not able to do, and more. Next, they will ask about your past medical history. They will also look at any imaging reports that you may have. Then they will begin an assessment.

During the assessment, they will take measurements, such as range of motion and muscle strength. They will do testing and get other information related to your injury. Based on this information, the therapist will create a specialized Plan Of Care for your recovery. They will also set goals to meet throughout your Plan Of Care. Click here to learn more about what to expect on your first visit.

Communicating With Your Doctors

We pride ourselves on providing the highest of standards when it comes to patient care. This is why we continuously communicate with your doctor and other healthcare providers. The therapist will write their findings from the first visit and send them to your doctor. As you continue with therapy, they will get updates as well.

After your first visit, the therapist will also create a home exercise program for you. These exercises are designed to safely strengthen your muscles. All without the risk of making your injury worse. They will advise that you don’t continue regular exercises.

During the first few weeks, they will have you do only the home exercises. This will help them track your condition and the effectiveness of the exercises. It also allows them to figure out what may be causing pain or preventing your progression. Please inform the therapist if you are seeing a chiropractor so they can take that into account as well.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, is it okay to do physical therapy while pregnant?

Doing Physical Therapy While Pregnant

The answer is yes! It is absolutely okay to do physical therapy while pregnant. It’s even safe to do physical therapy all the way up to a few weeks prior to your due date! Upon scheduling your initial evaluation, please inform the staff about your pregnancy. This allows them to be aware and better able to assist you in any way possible.

Physical Therapy While Pregnant

During your initial evaluation, please inform the therapist about your pregnancy as well. This information will help them customize your treatment for what is best for you and your child. It will help set certain goals throughout your Plan Of Care that may be applicable due to pregnancy as well.

After your initial evaluation, the physical therapist will create a home exercise program for you. These exercises are designed to safely strengthen your muscles. All without the risk of making your injury worse. They also are completely safe for expecting mothers. As you advance throughout your Plan Of Care, the therapist will add to your home exercise program.

What Is A Home Exercise Program?

The primary goal of the home exercise program is to aid your recovery by strengthening specific muscles in a specific order. These exercises should be done on days when you have physical therapy appointments. More importantly, you should do them on the days that you do not have therapy. These exercises play a large role in the progression of recovery from back pain.

Doing your exercises on the days that you don’t have therapy will help you recover quicker. Far beyond just physical therapy alone. They act as a one-two punch in your recovery, so to speak. In fact, you should do your home exercise program even after you’re done with physical therapy. It’s important to prioritize these exercises at least 3 times a week. This will prevent your injury or condition from coming back as a result.

The therapist will also provide advice for after you give birth. They will show you common mistakes that can lead to injury. There may even be products they suggest investing in that will be beneficial to your recovery. For instance, a Moby Wrap or a carrier with straps. You will be able to carry your child in a safe way without causing pain. 

Click here to learn how to prevent back pain while pregnant.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. Learn what to expect during your first visit, the initial evaluation.

What Is An Initial Evaluation?

Once you’ve scheduled your initial evaluation, we encourage you to wear looser clothing, such as workout clothes. This allows the therapist to easily access your injury. It also doesn’t restrict your movements as well.

Initial Evaluation

Additionally, we will also ask you to bring your prescription, driver’s license/ID, insurance cards, any imaging reports or films, and our New Patient Paperwork, signed and completed. All of these items, with the exception of imaging reports and films, are required before you can be seen.

During your first visit, the therapist will start by asking questions about your injury or condition. They will ask how it happened, what movements cause pain, what activities you’re not able to do, and more. Next, they will ask about your past medical history. They will also look at any imaging reports that you may have. Then they will begin an assessment.

During the assessment, they will take measurements, such as range of motion and muscle strength. They will do testing and get other clinical information related to your injury. Based on this information, the therapist will create a specialized Plan Of Care for your recovery. They will also set goals to achieve throughout your Plan Of Care.

What Is A Home Exercise Program?

After your first visit, the therapist will create a home exercise program for you. These exercises are designed to safely strengthen your muscles. All without the risk of making your injury worse. They will advise that you don’t continue regular exercises.

During the first few weeks, the therapist will advise you to only do the home exercise program. This will help the therapist track your condition and the effectiveness of the exercises. It also allows them to identify sources that may be causing pain or preventing your progression.

The primary goal of the home exercise program is to aid your recovery by strengthening specific muscles in a specific order. These exercises should be done on days when you have physical therapy appointments. More importantly, you should do them on the days that you do not have therapy.

Doing your exercises on the days that you don’t have therapy will help you recover quicker. Far beyond just physical therapy alone. They act as a one-two punch in your recovery, so to speak. In fact, you should do your home exercise program even after you’re done with physical therapy. It’s important to prioritize these exercises at least 3 times a week. This will prevent your injury or condition from coming back as a result. As you advance throughout your Plan Of Care, the therapist will add to your home exercise program.

Additionally, you should do these exercises on days you’re more active or doing strenuous work. You can even do them on days where you have to sit for long periods of time as well. This will help limit pain and stiffness that might pop up in the next couple of days.

Using Exercise Equipment

We focus on rehabilitation and improving function. Our top-of-the-line gym equipment was specifically chosen for our unique programs that cannot be found anywhere else. In fact, our programs are so effective, that anyone can improve and reduce their pain. More importantly, they can get back to enjoying life.

Exercising with the gym equipment is part of your Plan Of Care. Your therapist will incorporate it into your treatment as you progress through recovery. For instance, they will have you warm up on the exercise bikes. On the other hand, you may use the Life Fitness circuit machines to end each session. The equipment is used to improve strength, range of motion, and balance.

Above all else, we aim to provide helpful expert advice and care. Our team provides support as you learn how to use each machine. They can answer any questions that you may have. As well as make adjustments to your form if needed. More than anything, we want our patients to feel comfortable and confident using our exercise equipment. That way, you’ll feel comfortable and confident using similar equipment at your own gym.

Click here to learn why you should choose Borja Physical Therapy.

Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, is laser therapy safe?

Is Laser Therapy Safe?

The great thing about laser therapy is it’s a safe and effective way to relieve pain. It can benefit those who have been in acute pain for a few days or weeks, as well as anyone suffering from chronic, long-standing pain.

Is Laser Therapy Safe

Here at Borja PT, we use the Lightforce FXi Laser. It’s a quick and easy way to improve your pain. Plus, you’ll feel the effects even after your treatment. It’s cleared by the FDA and adheres to strict standards. For instance, the Military, professional sports teams, healthcare professionals, and more, all use laser therapy. 

The purpose of laser therapy is to reduce pain. Whether you’ve been experiencing pain for a few days or just a few months. Laser therapy improves the body’s healing process through cellular activity. As a result, it helps your body use its own healing powers by starting a series of healing responses.

It can reduce pain and inflammation. Especially for conditions such as low back pain, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis. It also promotes your muscles and bones to heal as well. You can benefit from laser therapy before or after having surgery. As a matter of fact, it can even prevent surgery altogether.

Wearing protective eyewear is a precaution we take during each treatment session. And all Laser Therapy treatments are administered by certified staff members who have completed advanced LightForce Laser Therapy courses and training.

Click here to learn more about our LightForce Laser service or click here to learn about using laser therapy with PT.

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Clinic Information

Location

Borja Physical Therapy & Weight Loss Clinic
44656 Mound Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Phone: 586-884-4565

Phone

Office: 586-884-4565
Fax: 888-996-2534

Clinic Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00AM - 7:00PM
8:00AM - 12:00PM
8:00AM - 7:00PM
8:00AM - 7:00PM
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Closed (Events only)
Closed

At this time, due to COVID residual effects, our hours may be reduced from those listed. Thank you for understanding.

Clinic Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00AM - 7:00PM
8:00AM - 12:00PM
8:00AM - 7:00PM
8:00AM - 7:00PM
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Closed (Events only)
Closed

At this time, due to COVID residual effects, our hours may be reduced from those listed. Thank you for understanding.


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