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Amanda and Meghan from the Gering Clinic represented our clinic talking about Women's Health at the Bi-Annual Girls Day Out Festival in Gering, NE.  What a great turn out to spread the word about our newest treatments for Women's health.  

Your neck consists of several important muscles and tendons that are needed to support and rotate your head. However, neck injuries or medical conditions can inflict you with severe pain and prevent you from being able to rotate your head and perform basic tasks. Physical therapy is one of the most effective methods for treating various forms of neck pain. If you are experiencing pain or loss of functioning in your neck, you should learn about the neck treatments that top Wyoming physical therapy services can provide.

Examination. The first step is to conduct examinations to identify your neck condition and to determine the ideal treatment plan. A diverse range of injuries and conditions can facilitate neck pain. For instance, the pain can be caused by damaged joints, muscle strains, whiplash, bone spurs, arthritis, meningitis, and various forms of cancer. Additionally, the pain can also be located in different areas of the neck. The pain might reflect an aching throb that is concentrated in the back of the neck, a sharp stinging sensation between the shoulder blades, or a tingling numbness that permeates down your shoulders and arms.

Examinations help the therapist identify which type of neck pain you are experiencing. The experts often conducts tests to determine your condition, evaluate the strength and reflexes of your neck, the pinpoint the primary locations in which the pain is occurring. This information can help towards customizing a treatment plan that is appropriate for your neck and that would successfully treat your condition.

Exercises. You can receive various neck exercise treatments from premier Wyoming physical therapy services. Stretching regimens can treat your neck pain. During the sessions, you are guided through stretches which extend and rotate your neck in various directions to relieve the pain, increase your flexibility, and improve the range-of-motion of your neck. Many aerobic and resistance exercise routines can strengthen your neck muscles and improve your ability to lift your head or rotate your neck. There are also beneficial instructions regarding your body mechanics that would help relieve the pain and prevent future injuries. For example, proper standing postures, correct walking gaits, and effective neck movements that can help you fulfill daily tasks and engage in physical activities without incurring neck injuries.

Modalities. There are many advanced modalities which may be used to treat your neck pain, such as heat and cold treatments, manual massages, and kinesiotape. These treatments can significantly reduce the neck pain and accelerate the recovery process. However, there are also common therapeutic devices that experts use to treat neck pain include electrical stimulations, ultrasounds, Graston techniques, and TENS units. These devices can relieve the symptoms associated with neck pain by generating powerful electrical currents and by circulating medical chemicals throughout your body. Many advantages accompany the modality treatments offered by premier Wyoming physical therapy services. The modalities can alleviate the pain you are experiencing, increase your strength and flexibility, and restore the proper functioning of your neck.

Contact North Platte Physical Therapy to treat your neck pain. Our expert staff has achieved a prestigious reputation for providing superior physical therapy services and for satisfying clients all throughout the Wyoming and Nebraska areas. We can provide customized physical therapy services, we use the best treatment methods on the market, and we would be glad to implement a treatment plan that can alleviate the symptoms of your condition and maximize the proper functioning of your body.

Chances are if you live in Wyoming, you love the great outdoors. As spring approaches you probably can’t wait to get some hiking, fishing, and outdoor fun in. The professionals at North Platte Physical Therapy encourage you to live a healthy, active lifestyle but warn that lack of preparation can lead to injury, or re-injury. They help treat those with sports and recreational related injuries every day and as much as they appreciate their patients, if they would like to help you stay healthy. The following are some tips to enjoy warm weather activities without inviting injury:

Tips for everyone

• Heed posted warnings.
• Stay abreast of weather forecasts and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
• Wear recommended safety equipment including safety harnesses, flotation devices, or helmets.
• Stay hydrated and always carry an adequate water supply.
• Do not go out of boundaries that have been set for your safety by the authorities.

Tips for hikers

• Wear appropriate boots with good ankle protection to prevent twists and sprains.
• Carry a hiking stick or some type of stabilizing device, especially if you will be hiking on uneven surfaces. Switch your grip often and use wrist loops to avoid blisters.
• If you are prone to ankle sprains, carry a brace with you so that if you twist your ankle you still may be able to make it back to your vehicle.
• Don’t hesitate to wait for someone to summon help if going forward could mean the risk of making the injury worse.
• Avoid cramping by drinking plenty of water, even if the weather is a little chilly and you don’t feel particularly thirsty. Remember, if you’re feeling thirsty, you are already dehydrated.
• Stretch out before a hike paying particular attention to your calf, foot, and leg muscles.
• Be realistic about how heavy a load you can carry and be sure it is in a balanced pack that uses your hips to distribute the weight, not just shoulders. Heaviest items should be toward the bottom of your pack and ride close to your body.
• Hiking burns a tremendous amount of calories. Be sure to eat and bring along calorie-dense foods to keep energy levels up.

Tips for fisherman

• Gripping the rod too tightly causes muscle tension which can lead to nerve compression, and pain in the hands.
• Vary your casting style to avoid overuse injuries.
• If you’re a fly fisherman, using a weighted fly can cause wrist, shoulder, and elbow pain so avoiding sinking flies can reduce your risk of injury.
• Use the lightest rod possible to guard against wrist and shoulder injury.
• During the off season, do weight exercises to strengthen your rotator cuff, upper arms, and forearms.
• Before beginning your day stretch by bending over and swinging your arms slowly in a pendulum motion.
• Keep your tackle box off to the side to avoid a tripping hazard.
• Wear a floatation device if fishing from a boat or while wading.
• If you will be fishing while in the water explore the lake or stream bottom with a stick ahead of you to detect any rocks, holes, or other hazards.
• For other exercises for anglers and tips for Pain Free Fishing, check out In-Fisherman’s article.

We hope you enjoy a fun and injury free outdoor sport season! If an old injury is still bothering you and preventing you from enjoying the things you love, contact North Platte Physical Therapy today. We can help!

A healthy body can help children develop proper motor skills, fulfill daily tasks, and engage in physical activities or athletic competitions. However, many medical conditions and injuries can inflict children with pain and impair their ability to move their bodies effectively. Children often receive pediatric physical therapy to improve movement skills or rehabilitate from injuries. If your child is experiencing physical limitations, you should learn about the pediatric physical therapy services that the best Wyoming physical therapists can provide.

Movement Disorders

Premier Casper physical therapists can provide movement treatments for children who are encountering mobility impediments. Many different medical conditions can hinder the mobility of young children and adolescent teenagers. Common diseases or conditions that facilitate movement problems include cerebral palsy, respiratory conditions, muscle diseases, Parkinson’s disease, limb deficiencies, and genetic disorders. Many children also experience birth defects or developmental delays that prevent them from acquiring certain movement skills at the same rate as other children. Physical therapy sessions can help children overcome these conditions and enjoy proper movement abilities so they can safely and successfully perform daily tasks.

Movement Treatments

Top Wyoming physical therapists can implement many treatment techniques to improve the movement skills of your child. During the sessions, the therapy experts often evaluate the strength of your child, analyze the gait while he or she walks, and assess the flexibility of your child’s limbs. The therapist can then use this information to determine which specific physical limitations your child is experiencing and which particular treatment methods would help him overcome these impediments.  

The exact treatment program is typically customized according to the needs and preferences of each child. However, certain physical therapy techniques can help improve the movement skills of children. Common techniques include balance and coordination activities, heat and cold therapies, aquatic water therapies, and crawling or walking exercises. Additionally, the experts can also use innovative modality treatments to enhance the mobility of children. Modality treatments that are typically implemented for children with movement problems include electrical stimulation devices, manual massages, ultrasound therapies, and Graston techniques.  

Injury Treatments

Premier Casper physical therapists can also treat children who have incurred injuries that limit their mobility. Physical therapy professionals can implement treatment programs that are specifically designed to treat the injury that your child is experiencing. The treatments can then alleviate the pain, accelerate the rehabilitation process, and restore the proper functioning and movement skills of your child’s body. Several exercises can treat pediatric injuries. During the sessions, the therapist can guide your child through stretch regimens, aerobic activities, and strength or flexibility exercise routines.  Therapists can also utilize technological devices and innovative modalities to help your child recover from the injury. Additionally, the therapist can also teach your child the proper movements and effective techniques that can help him perform routine tasks and play his favorite sports without incurring any future injuries.  

Contact North Platte Physical Therapy to provide pediatric physical therapy treatment for your child. Our elite staff of experts are revered throughout the Wyoming and Nebraska areas for providing superior physical therapy services. We can give each child the full support they deserve, we have access to the best treatment techniques available, and we would be happy to implement treatment programs to maximize the movement skills and the quality of life that your child enjoys.

Many physical therapy treatments and innovative modalities can treat the symptoms of a physical injury and improve the performance levels of your body. However, experts often consider kinesiotaping as a premier modality to treat muscle injuries. If you are suffering from a muscle injury or would like to maximize your performance level, it can help to understand the benefits of having premier Cheyenne physical therapy services apply kinesiotaping treatment.  

Muscle Support

The best Wyoming physical therapists often use kinesiotaping to provide muscle support for injuries. The kinesio tape is an elastic tape that the therapist will place around your injured muscle. The versatile tape also features diverse shaping options and tension levels, and your therapist can determine which degree of tension would be most conducive for your muscle and which taping patterns would most effectively cover the injured area. The ability for kinesio tape to stabilize the muscle provides many benefits. The increased stability can accelerate the healing process, generate proper blood circulation, and reeducate your neuromuscular system to function correctly and return to healthy homeostasis. Additionally, the support can protect your muscle from incurring strains or blows that would further exacerbate the injury and impair the rehabilitation process.  

Range-of-Motion

The kinesio tape can alsoimprove the range-of-motion for the affected area. This reflects a primary difference between traditional strapping tape and kinesio tape. Strapping tape is tightly wrapped around the injured limb, which diminishes circulation and restricts the range-of-motion for the given area. However, the top Cheyenne physical therapy services can avoid this hazard with kinesiotaping treatments. The elastic material of kinesio tape facilitates uninhibited limb movement, does not restrict the range-of-motion for the affected area, and does not reduce the circulation of blood and oxygen to the injured muscle. These benefits can enable you to remain comfortable, perform daily tasks, and wear the tape for up to a week without needing to remove or replace it.  

Pain Reduction

You can also reduce the pain with kinesiotaping treatments. The stabilizing support can relieve pressure from the area, alleviate the painful throbbing sensation, and protect the muscle from excessive strain. The tape can also decrease the swelling and inflammation from the affected area. Instead, kinesio tape can perpetuate proper circulation rates to reduce the swelling, relieve the discomfort, and distribute oxygen and nutrients to the injured muscle. The ability for the tape to reduce pain can also prevent you from needing to take powerful medications while recovering from the injury.

Performance

You can also have premier Wyoming physical therapists implement kinesiotaping methods to improve the performance of your body. Many aspects of kinesiotaping can improve performances levels in professional endeavors or athletic events. For instance, the ability to help you recover from an injury at a faster pace enables you to get off the sidelines and quickly resume your daily routines or physical activities. The tape can also improve the general functioning of your body. The reeducation process teaches your body to use safe and effective movements that can enhance performance levels and prevent future injuries. Furthermore, the tape can also substantially enhance your physical abilities and performance levels by improving the flexibility of your limbs and the strength of your body.

Contact North Platte Physical Therapy to receive kinesiotaping treatments. Our expert staff earned a prestigious reputation by providing superior and customized physical therapy services throughout the Wyoming and Nebraska areas. We can handle any of your physical therapy needs, we use the best treatment modalities on the market, and we would be glad to apply kinesiotaping treatments to help you recover from an injury or to maximize your performance levels.