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Osteoporosis
Headaches
Arthritis
The two tendons that are involved run together in a sheath that has fluid in it and sometimes the sheath becomes inflamed and restricts the movement of the tendons. It can be caused by direct injury to the wrist or tendon or may be scar tissue build-up that restricts movement of the tendons. An anti-inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis can put you at risk for DeQuervain’s. The people who are at risk for this condition are usually people in the 30 to 50 year old age bracket more commonly females and individuals that their hobbies or their vocation involves repetitive hand and wrist motions such as carpenters, office workers and musicians. If the condition does not get better with splinting and non-steroidal medication or ice, then see your physician and he may recommend outpatient surgery where the sheath may be released surgically to relieve the pressure on the tendons. Physical therapists are involved pre-operatively to recommend splints and modalities to reduce pain and inflammation and post-operatively in advising patients how to gradually restore function and return to their normal leisure and vocational activities.
Plantar Fasciitis
Medical Weight Loss
Eryone at HPT is “locally grown”. We all have roots in the Tri-State area, which fosters an emotional commitment to the health of our community. Our sister facility, the HIT Center, is housed right next door – a place to work proactively on your strength, endurance, agility, flexibility and sports performance. The HIT Center also specializes in supervised weight loss and corporate wellness programs.
Constipation
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine. Both a radical prostatectomy and a prostate resection can lead to UI in patients that had none of these issues prior to surgery.

Pelvic Pain
Pregnancy

Prostate Cancer
Treatment for prostate conditions can lead to urinary incontinence. The 3 most common conditions of the prostate include Prostatitis, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), and prostate cancer. BPH and prostate cancer can often lead to surgical intervention and subsequent urinary incontinence.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel can be treated with conservative measures. If the conservative measures do not cure the problem, surgery to release the ligament compressing the nerve is done. Carpal tunnel symptoms may start as a vague ache in the wrist that can extend into the hand or forearm. Common symptoms are numbness and tingling in the fingers especially the thumb, index, middle or side of the ring finger. Symptoms are common at night when you may sleep in a position that is awkward for the wrist, specifically flexion, or bending it down. It can also happen as you are holding the phone, steering wheel or newspaper. As the condition progresses, you can actually start dropping things due to lack of coordination in the hand. Following a period of time where you have been actively using the hands for repetitive tasks, such as sewing, knitting, gardening or typing, symptoms can worsen and radiate symptoms down the fingers or up into the shoulder. It is important to treat this condition to prevent its progression. Treatment is frequently with splinting and avoidance of activities that provoke the symptoms because if ignored, it can lead to permanent loss of sensation and strength in the hand, especially the thumb. We see patients with CTS to advise how they may decrease symptoms and post-operatively to restore hand movement, strength and dexterity.

Depression
Mental Health
Treatment of pelvic pain in physical therapy uses a personal approach with consideration to your experiences and needs. Your physical therapist can evaluate the musculoskeletal system to identify pelvic floor areas that should be addressed – for example, learning to lengthen pelvic floor muscles that are overactive or “too tight.” Restoration of painful body movements, strengthening, increasing flexibility, muscle control, and relaxation strategies incorporating mindfulness can all be helpful components of treatment for pelvic pain. Additionally, physical therapy interventions can support care from other healthcare providers (such as your physician or a mental health provider) as needed.
Anxiety

Endocrinologist

Diabetes Care
Thyroid
You may find yourself waking up at night with numbness and shaking your hands to wake them up. Poor sleeping positions with the wrists bent can aggravate CTS. Anything that crowds the nerve in the carpal tunnel can bring on symptoms such as following a wrist fracture or swelling from an inflammatory joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. It is usually caused by a combination of risk factors such as anatomic factors, which is why it is more common in women that have a smaller circumference of the carpal tunnel. Conditions that damage the nerves such as diabetes and alcoholism increase the susceptibility of the nerve to pressure. Inflammatory conditions may cause swelling in the tendons which can also decrease the size of the carpal tunnel and increase the risk of having nerve symptoms. If you have a change in the balance of body fluids that occurs in pregnancy, menopause, obesity and some thyroid disorders, or kidney failure you may increase the pressure within the carpal tunnel. There are also workplace factors, such as working with vibrating tools and activities that require prolonged repetitive wrist bending may increase the pressure on the median nerve. One thing that we as physical therapists can do is recommend a wrist splint. A P.T. can also help individuals by identifying activities that provoke symptoms and make recommendations on how to change what they are doing in order to avoid increase in symptoms. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can relieve pain from carpal tunnel but there is no evidence that they actually correct the condition. Occasionally a steroid injection into the carpal tunnel can reduce the swelling and inflammation and cause symptoms to improve. If symptoms persist, surgery is a good alternative, depending on the surgeon it may be done through a scope or can be done with a small incision in the palm to release the transverse carpal ligament and, thus the pressure on the nerve.

Ultrasound
Nautilus, Cybex Fitron bike and UBE ergometer, Stairmaster, Treadmill, electrical stimulation, laser and ultrasound machines, computers, heart rate monitors, sphygmomanometers, elliptical, and any other new therapy equipment.
MRI
If a thoracic disc is bulging, it can be diagnosed via MRI but an X-ray can be used to look at the bone structure. Physicians or Physical Therapists that are evaluating patients with thoracic pain should take a detailed history followed by an objective examination. The examination should include reflexes, sensation, strength testing, and motion assessment. This can help diagnose thoracic arthritis and rule out a compression fracture. If radiating pain is noted the physician will often order tests to evaluate lungs, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.
X-Rays
Computed Tomography
CT scan. Computerized tomography (CT) combines X-ray images taken from many different angles to produce detailed, cross-sectional images of your body — including the shape and size of your spinal canal.
Iontophoresis
Physical therapy is usually recommended as the first line of treatment for tennis elbow. The treatment protocol will include gentle stretches at the wrist, activities to increase range of motion of the wrist/elbow, gentle strengthening of the hand, wrist and elbow. Modalities such as ice, electrical stimulation, phonophoresis, or iontophoresis can be used to help reduce pain and inflammation in the tendon. Over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatories will help as well. If symptoms persist, your orthopedist may recommend a steroid injection into the tendon to decrease inflammation. If people are unable to stop doing aggravating activities, we recommend a brace (worn around the elbow) which helps compress the tendon and decrease pain while performing repetitive motions.

Orthopedics
Over the years, we have worked with numerous throwing athletes recovering from a wide range of injuries. A throwing program is an integral part of their return. HPT has throwing programs endorsed by Dr. James Andrews (Birmingham, AL), Kevin Wilk, PT (associate of Dr. Andrews), Dr. Timothy Kremchek (Beacon Orthopedics/ Cincy Reds), the Oakland A’s and the Washington Nationals to name a few.
Sciatica
Sciatica refers to a series of symptoms that describe pain or other sensations related to the low back area, or one or both lower extremities due to compromise of nerve tissue in the low back or lumbar spine. These symptoms may be referred to as back pain, low back pain, or lumbar radiculopathy as it may be called in some cases.
Arthroscopy
A diagnosis is typically made after having an x-ray but in some instances MRI or arthroscopy (knee scope) can be used to confirm the severity. These methods are used to see joint space narrowing in both sides of the knee. The medial compartment of the knee is more susceptible to arthritis due to the fact that more compressive forces are placed on that side of the joint. Osteophytes otherwise known as bone spurs can form along the joint line. Osteophyte formation is the body’s attempt to naturally stabilize the degenerative joint.
Pinched Nerve
Cervical radiculopathy is a disease of the cervical spine. It is caused due to an irritation to the nerves that emerge from the spinal cord in the neck, and can result in pain, numbness, or tingling in the neck, arm and hand. It is commonly referred to as a “pinched nerve”.
Joint Replacement
Treatment for arthritic knees usually consists of physical therapy, taking NSAIDS, weight loss and possibly using a cane or walker. In some instances a knee brace can help unload the painful aspect of the joint. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to help reduce pain and promote an improvement in function. Improving ROM and strengthening the muscles in the hips and the muscles that directly stabilize the knee will help to disperse forces and promote stability that will improve balance and reduce pain. Physical therapy will not decrease the amount of arthritis but may help improve the mechanics of the knee and control of the hip and ankle to decrease pain. Other treatments include lubricant injections, steroid injections and joint replacement surgery.
Arthroscopy
Returning to sport or activity is important after any surgery, and this is where physical therapy can be most beneficial. After surgery to the knee, there can be a decrease in a person’s strength, flexibility, stability, and balance. Since part of the cartilage has been removed, it is important to improve these deficits since the chance of arthritis in the joint can increase with removal of more than 20% of the meniscus. The best course of action is to use physical therapy to assist with returning those deficits back into strengths. As its purpose is to return the patient to their prior level of function, a specific PT plan of care is created for each patient, based on their goals after surgery. Generally, the first week of therapy after an arthroscopy is focused on decreasing pain and swelling, and starting gentle strengthening and motion to the knee. As the patient progresses, the focus can include increased strengthening of the musculature around the knee, balance and proprioceptive exercises, and stretching for the knee. A home exercise program will also be implemented to assist with maintaining gains acquired during therapy. Normally, a person can return to their prior level of activity within two months after surgery.
Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis and arthritis from childhood hip disease can all lead to damage of the articular cartilage. Articular cartilage is the spongy substance on the end of each bone that allows for shock absorption and lubrication. As this cartilage wears away this leads to osteoarthritis. Dislocation or fracture of the hip may lead to avascular necrosis and subsequent arthritis of the hip. Avascular necrosis is bone death as a result of limited blood supply to the femoral head. Hip replacement is the common result of avascular necrosis of the hip.
Knee Replacement
When conservative treatment has failed, total joint replacement surgery is usually the next step. Arthroscopic debridement (to clean up the joint space) may be an option but recent research has not shown favorable results for this procedure. Total joint replacement surgery is very painful and recovery can be difficult. The surgery is very successful at improving pain and function but the rehab process after the surgery is crucial in helping the patient to achieve desired goals. The rehab process is also painful and long due for total knee replacement. Early on in physical therapy we focus our attention more on restoration of motion. There is a finite window of time that the motion can be restored after total knee replacement. Secondary emphasis is placed on strengthening of the knee and hip once we are comfortable the motion is progressing. It will likely be 6 months before the patient will be able to return to all activities and sometimes up to a year before the maximum benefits are realized from the surgery.
Reconstructive Surgery
Once the extent of the injury is determined, your doctor will discuss with you the injury management options and subsequent courses of action that are available. The knowledge and information gained from consulting your orthopedist will allow you to make an informed and intelligent decision as to what option is best in your particular case. These may include but are not limited to the following options. Your lifestyle may allow you to perform all activities of daily living with a knee that may have a degree of instability. You may choose to forego reconstructive surgery and try to continue with a knee that has undergone some specific rehab that allows you to perform all activities as needed. However, if one wants to lead an active lifestyle and continue to participate in activities that require a stable knee, reconstructive surgery is the treatment of choice. This option will be outlined by your surgeon. Prior to surgery, your doctor may want you to undergo a period of rehabilitation to restore knee motion and some measure of quad strength to prepare you for the impending recovery process.

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Sports Medicine
Being an athlete, while enjoyable, also comes with the risk of injury. Some injuries tend to be more commonly associated with certain sports. For example, sports that rely heavily on running with abrupt stops, starts and changes in direction such as basketball, soccer and football, tend to pose a greater risk of knee injuries with the stress these movements put on the joint. A physical therapist specializing in sports medicine becomes familiar with these various injuries, understanding their cause, and how best to treat them with the goal of restoring an individual back to a state of health that will allow them to continue their athletic pursuits. Whether you are a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, you may benefit from sports medicine services offered at HPT.
Physical Therapy
At our Milton WV location for physical therapy our thirty years plus in the region has meant improved mobility and quality of life for thousands of patients, most of whom have gone on to become friends of HPT Physical Therapy. We make every patient feel right at home at our Milton location. Our highly skilled physical therapists take pride in assisting you through your exercises with precision and kindness – and to getting you back to your favorite activities faster than you thought would be possible.
Occupational Therapy
Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis syndrome or “frozen shoulder” as it is more commonly known affects roughly 5% of the population annually. Approximately 70% of those affected are women; however men seem to suffer longer lasting symptoms with higher debility. Adhesive capsulitis is idiopathic, which means it does not have a known singular cause, but can be separated into primary and secondary capsulitis. Primary has sudden onset with no associated cause. Meanwhile secondary generally accompanies shoulder surgery, stroke, and has high prevalence in patients diagnosed with Type I and II diabetes.
Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) is inflammation to the wrist extensor tendons that originate from the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. The wrist extensors associated with tennis elbow are comprised of the following muscles: extensor digitorum, extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris, extensor digiti minimi, and supinator.
Back Pain
Aquatic Therapy
Space is dedicated to work simulation tasks, education, motivation sessions, Nutritional group sessions, gymnasium, aquatic therapy, and videotaping.
Manual Therapy
Other terms commonly used to describe dry needling, include trigger point dry needling, and intramuscular manual therapy.

Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis These are only a few. Many injuries and conditions fall under the category of sports medicine.

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