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Physical therapists are licensed health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. They measure many different aspects of human function including muscle strength, joint range of motion, endurance and balance. They assess where the deficits are causing pain or decreased function. Along with these findings and in conjunction with the doctor's prescription, physical therapists formulate a treatment plan to promote the patient's well being.
Patients at Peak Performance receive customized therapy programs to meet their particular needs. Therapists work closely with patients and physicians to develop effective rehabilitation programs. Included in this program are:
In North Carolina, physical therapy treatment may be initiated by a licensed physical therapist when the patient is referred by a qualified, licensed practitioner. Qualified practitioners include physicians and physician assistants, advanced nurse practitioners, dentists, chiropractors, and podiatrists. Therapy is also available when directly initiated by a patient although the majority of insurance carriers require a written prescription from the referring or primary care practitioner in order to receive insurance coverage. At Peak Performance, our physical therapists establish a close working relationship with each patient in order to enhance the healing process. Throughout the therapy program, our patients are seen by the same therapist who will review progress at each appointment and adjust treatment and home programs. When necessary, the physical therapist may call the doctor to communicate the patient's condition or discuss other available treatment options. All the physical therapists at Peak Performance are licensed by the state of North Carolina and qualified to treat orthopedic dysfunction and pain. Orthopedic problems include those of the joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments throughout the body. Appearing below is a list of the most common extremity injuries that are referred to Peak Performance for management:
Peak Performance has a highly qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Specialist to meet the needs of patients. In addition to regular therapy skills, our Certified Hand Therapist is highly skilled in construction and fitting of custom splints and braces. Our specialties in Hand Therapy includes, but is not limited to treatment of the following diagnosis:
Using precise combinations of modalities, splints, manual techniques, therapeutic activities, exercises and education, our patients receive personalized treatment to meet individual needs. Our Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist is specially trained to assist patients in improving comfort, mobility, strength, and coordination in order to return to work, self-care, and leisure activities. We are dedicated to working closely and effectively with physicians to provide a continuum of care that achieves results for each patient. Peak Performance provides consulting services in the field of office and workplace ergonomic design. Employers are always faced with the tradeoff between efficiency and productivity vs. employee safety and comfort. The good news is that they do not have to be a tradeoff. Rather, good ergonomic assessment and work space design can also result in improved efficiency as well as reduced worker injury and resulting lost productivity. A well designed workplace is one that considers all aspects of the users environment so that it "fits the user like a glove." We apply a user-centered approach to workplace ergonomics to ensure that the users' biometric, physiologic, and ergonomic needs are achieved in the users' work environment. Peak Performance provides site assessment, ergonomic design and employee seminars. Contact us for more information.
Many physicians recommend water exercise for people with arthritis. Arthritis Aquatics is excellent for maintaining joint range of motion, enabling people to continue with their daily activities with less pain or restriction of movement. The buoyancy of the water reduces the stress on joints while its resistance helps build muscles. Aquatic therapy is conducted at
Courts Plus located at 2911 Brunswick Ave., New Bern, NC. Courts
Plus is located on Brunswick Avenue, a short distance from the Glen
Burnie, Nuese Blvd. Intersection.
Peak Performance has a multidisciplinary team of physical therapists, technical assistants and athletic trainers dedicated to keeping our senior population mobile and actively enjoying life. The facility boasts a special aquatics program, balance therapy, individualized treatment, and a fitness aftercare program.
Peak Performance offers rehabilitation
and/or performance improvement programs in the following sports:
Athletic Trainers are allied health care professionals recognized by the American Medical Association and are governed by the National Athletic Trainers Association and the Board of Certification. Athletic Trainers are also recognized by the North Carolina Board of Education. The Role of the Peak Performance Athletic Trainer is:
Peak Performance Sports & Physical Therapy can provide ATCs for College, High School and Middle School athletic programs Event Coverage for various metropolitan sporting events Special Athletic Event Coverage. Peak Performance offers Physical Therapy Intervention for pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) focused on female urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle weakness. Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the involuntary loss of urine sufficient enough to pose a problem to the person afflicted. People of all ages and lifestyles, the majority of whom are women, are affected by loss of bladder control. Nonsurgical treatment can be very effective in improving the condition. A customized treatment program will be developed for each patient after an evaluation by a licensed physical therapist and may include:
Lymphedema can develop at any time, months or years, after surgery, injury and/or radiation. Often it is triggered by a new injury or trauma to the extremity. Injury, infections, rashes, inflamed muscles all cause the body to send extra healing fluid to the area. The extra fluid overloads the system, causing a slowing in the movement of lymph fluid. As the lymph fluid and tissue waste products collect, the extremity swells and hardens. Bacteria in the fluids can multiply and infection can spread rapidly. Persons with mild to severe lymphedema need formal treatment provided by an occupational or physical therapist trained in lymphedema treatment. Contact your physician for a referral to initiate treatment. To set up an appointment with Peak Performance call 252-636-9800 |
Physical therapists are professional health care providers who are licensed by the state in which they practice. Many physical therapists specialize in treating specific areas of the body such as the back, neck, hand, or shoulder, or they may concentrate their practice on pre- and post-surgical care, sports injuries, stroke rehabilitation, or one of many other areas of physical therapy. Physical therapists may also be certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in seven specialty areas of physical therapy: orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary, neurology, and clinical electrophysiology. 
A Certified Hand Therapist is the highest professional credential in the specialty of hand therapy. This credential distinguishes a physical therapist as someone who has a minimum of five years of clinical experience, in which 2,000 hours or more are directed towards treating injuries of the hand, and who has successfully completed a test of advanced knowledge and clinical skills in upper extremity rehabilitation. Doctors, insurers and patients often look for a CHT to ensure a qualified individual is providing the necessary care for the very intricate hand. 
Peak
Performance provides Aquatic Exercise programs in coordination with
general therapy programs or on a stand-alone basis. Aquatic exercise
is an excellent option for anyone wishing to get into shape gently
and safely. In addition, aquatic exercise is an effective method
of easing the pain and stiffness of arthritis by exercising in a
warm water pool.
Peak Performance understands the vast range of benefits of exercise for our senior citizens, including blood-pressure control, diabetes control, enhancing muscle strength and balance, and prevention of osteoporosis, to name a few. With thirty percent of our patients over the age of sixty, the staff a Peak Performance is experienced in evaluating and treating a myriad of injuries and illnesses among our senior population. Common diagnoses include:
Whether you are a serious athlete or just want to maintain your basic golf game, the staff at Peak Performance is able to help you achieve your goals. Our Physical Therapists and Certified Athletic Trainer will go to great lengths to simulate both positions played and other environmental considerations in order to asses your movement, develop training or rehabilitation programs to improve your game. Regardless of your age, the benefits of sound assessment, therapy and training programs will ensure improved performance or a smooth transition to competitive performance.
Lymphedema
is the chronic swelling of an extremity or part of the body caused
by a deficiency in the flow of lymph fluid from the affected area.
Causes of lymphedema result from surgical removal of lymph nodes
(i.e. mastectomy or prostate surgery), congenital defect or destruction
of extensive lymphatic pathways due to trauma, surgery or radiation. |
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