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Why Southland Physical Therapy?

The individualized, “hands on” approach that characterizes physical therapy care is highly valued by patients. When a physical therapist sees a patient for the first time, he or she examines that individual and develops a plan of care that promotes the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent impairments or disability. The physical therapist and the patient then work as a team to establish goals and ensure those outcomes are met.

Therapeutic exercise, functional training, neuromuscular re-education, and manual therapy are the cornerstones of physical therapy treatment. Depending on the particular needs of a patient, your physical therapist may mobilize a joint (perform certain types of passive movements designed to improve joint mobility) or perform soft tissue mobilization (which may include massage, stretching, compression, and decompression of the muscle tissue) to promote healing for proper movement. We use the most advanced Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization techniques that include Hypervolt, Myofascial Decompression/Cupping, and IASTM. Functional training and therapeutic exercises will be provided with careful instruction to help the patient with improving strength and stability to increase mobility and function. We may also use advanced strengthening tools called Blood Flow Restriction to aid in your recovery. Physical therapists may use other techniques such as electrotherapy, taping to aide with neuromuscular re-education (including McConnell and Kinesio techniques), hot packs, ice, and ultrasound (high-frequency waves that produce heat) in addition to other treatments when appropriate.

Physical therapists will also work with individuals to prevent loss of mobility by developing fitness and wellness oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.

Here at Southland Physical Therapy we provide treatment for a wide range of problems and diagnoses . View the list of some of the common body parts and diagnoses that we treat.

 
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What Is Physical Therapy?

The individualized, “hands on” approach that characterizes physical therapy care is highly valued by patients. When a physical therapist sees a patient for the first time, he or she examines that individual and develops a plan of care that promotes the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent impairments or disability. The physical therapist and the patient then work as a team to establish goals and ensure those outcomes are met.

Therapeutic exercise, functional training, neuromuscular re-education, and manual therapy are the cornerstones of physical therapy treatment. Depending on the particular needs of a patient, your physical therapist may mobilize a joint (perform certain types of passive movements designed to improve joint mobility) or perform soft tissue mobilization (which may include massage, stretching, compression, and decompression of the muscle tissue) to promote healing for proper movement. We use the most advanced Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization techniques that include Hypervolt, Myofascial Decompression/Cupping, and IASTM. Functional training and therapeutic exercises will be provided with careful instruction to help the patient with improving strength and stability to increase mobility and function. We may also use advanced strengthening tools called Blood Flow Restriction to aid in your recovery. Physical therapists may use other techniques such as electrotherapy, taping to aide with neuromuscular re-education (including McConnell and Kinesio techniques), hot packs, ice, and ultrasound (high-frequency waves that produce heat) in addition to other treatments when appropriate.

Physical therapists will also work with individuals to prevent loss of mobility by developing fitness and wellness oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.

Here at Southland Physical Therapy we provide treatment for a wide range of problems and diagnoses . View the list of some of the common body parts and diagnoses that we treat.

 
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Diagnosis & Treatment

Neck/Head

  • Strains/Sprains
  • Degenerative Joint Disease
  • Cervical Radiculitis/Radiculopathy
  • Herniated Discs
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Whiplash Associated Disorders
  • Postural Myalgia
  • Brachial Plexus Injury
  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Pre-Surgical Prehabilitation
  • TMJ Dysfunction
  • Torticollis
  • Infant Plagiocephaly

Shoulder

  • Shoulder Tendonitis and Impingement
  • Strains/Sprains
  • Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries / Tears
  • Labral Tears
  • Arthritis / Degenerative Joint Disease
  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Pre-Surgical Prehabilitation
  • Shoulder Instability / Dislocations
  • Acromioclavicular Separation (AC or Shoulder Separation)

Low Back/Thoracic/Chest

  • Low Back Pain
  • Sprain/Strain
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
  • Disc Bulges
  • Herniated Discs
  • Lumbar Stenosis
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Sciatica
  • Post-surgical
  • Pregnancy-related Low Back
  • Pain/SI Pain
  • Facet Arthralgia
  • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
  • Scoliosis
  • Thoracic Outlet/Inlet Syndrome
  • Fractures
  • Chostochondritis

Hip

  • Arthritis
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Trochanteric Bursitis
  • Piriformis Syndrome

Hip

  • Strain
  • Sacroiliitis
  • Post-surgical
  • Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
  • Pectineal bursitis

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (ACL)
  • Achilles Tendon Repair
  • Meniscectomies/Repairs
  • Total Hip Replacements (THR)
  • Total Knee Replacements (TKR)
  • Bunionectomy
  • Rotator Cuff Repairs
  • Labral Repairs
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Discectomy
  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal Fusion
  • ORIF
  • Post surgical/injury scar mobilization
  • Tendon repairs
  • Total Shoulder Replacements
  • Arthroscopic surgeries
  • CABG

Knee

  • Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome
  • Chondromalacia
  • Strains (Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Adductors, etc)
  • Patellar Tendonitis
  • Medial/Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprains (MCL/LCL)
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain (ACL)
  • Degenerative Joint Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
  • Meniscus Tears
  • Pes Anserine Bursitis
  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation

Ankle/Foot

  • Ankle Sprains
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Arthritis
  • Post-Surgical: (Bunionectomy, Tendon Repairs, etc.)
  • Tendonitis (Achilles, Posterior Tibialis, etc.)
  • Sever’s Disease

Elbow

  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
  • Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
  • Strains/Sprains
  • Bursitis/Tendonitis
  • Fractures/Dislocated Elbow
  • Post Surgical
  • Biceps Rupture

Systemic

  • Balance Deficits
  • Post-CVA: hemiplegia
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Diabetes
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Post-Polio Syndrome
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Contusions
  • Fractures
  • Joint stiffness
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Ligament Sprains
  • Muscle Strains
  • Myalgia
  • Myofascial pain
  • Neuralgia
  • Obesity/Overweight
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • PMR

Pediatric Physical Therapy

  • Torticollis
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Developmental delay
  • Gait abnormality
  • Osgood-Schlatter & Severs Diseases
  • Fractures
  • Pre and post-surgical care

Wrist/Hand

  • Repetitive Use Injuries
  • Strain/Sprain
  • Osteoarthritis Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Fractures of the Forearm, Wrist and Hand
  • Post Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Nerve Entrapments
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

Southland Physical Therapy

At Southland Physical Therapy, therapy is designed to restore your quality of life, replenish your spirit and rejuvenate you back to wellness so you may be able to enjoy all the amenities that Southern California has to offer.
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Irvine
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