Staying active is one of the most important things we can do as we age. Regular movement can help maintain strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, and independence. But for many older adults, arthritis, joint pain, weakness, balance problems, or recovery from surgery can make traditional exercise difficult or uncomfortable. That is … Continue reading →
At Adapt Physical Therapy, we believe quality rehabilitation should be available close to home. For the communities we serve across Ogemaw, Roscommon, and Iosco counties, traveling long distances for physical or occupational therapy can create another obstacle during an already challenging recovery. That is why we have worked to bring … Continue reading →
How ADAPT Physical Therapy Can Help By Adapt Physical Therapy Getting older may bring changes in strength, flexibility, vision, and balance—but falling should not simply be accepted as a normal part of aging. A fall can happen in a matter of seconds, but its consequences can last for months or … Continue reading →
Occupational Therapists (OTs) provide services that help restore function, their activities of daily living, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such … Continue reading →
Physical Therapists (PTs) provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low back … Continue reading →
Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA’s) perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising Physical Therapist. These workers assist Physical Therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.Physical Therapist Assistants perform … Continue reading →
The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements and documents the therapeutic interventions, and provides feedback to the OTR on the client’s progress during treatment.
Continue reading →Physical Therapy Technicians help make therapy sessions productive, under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. They usually are responsible for keeping the treatment area clean and organized and for preparing for each patient’s therapy. When patients need assistance moving to or from a treatment area, … Continue reading →
A physical and or occupational therapy Plan of Care can be put together for your injury or specific area of pain that may include one or more of the following in the list below. • Diabetes Neuropathy• Osteoarthritis• Fibromyalgia• Migraines/Headaches• Plantar Fasciitis (Foot Pain)• Rotator Cuff• Syndrome/Shoulder Pain• Back/Hip Pain• … Continue reading →
