Physical Therapy
In treating chronic pain, there is an important role for invasive measures, such as epidural steroid injections, the surgical implantation of dorsal-column stimulators and other surgical options. But there are also a multitude of effective, non-invasive manual treatment options available to patients, which have far fewer side effects and pose less risks.
At the Kaplan Medical Center we employ osteopathic manual medicine, physical therapy, including the McKenzie Approach, massage therapy, craniosacral therapy and Reiki. These manual and energetic approaches help patients cut back on medication and avoid unnecessary surgeries. When incorporated into an individualized and comprehensive treatment plan your healing is likely to be much faster and more complete.
Physical Therapy. If your Kaplan physician determines that physical therapy will speed your healing, you will be referred to our physical therapy team. Our physical therapists combine outstanding manual skills with a comprehensive understanding of body mechanics. This enables them to successfully treat a wide range of chronic musculoskeletal pain problems. Our PTs will spend the better portion of an hour working with you, providing hands-on, deep tissue physical therapy and teaching you exercise programs that you can do at home to help regain your strength and flexibility. Your physical therapist will consult with your physician about your treatment plan and your response to those treatments. The
purpose of this ongoing communication between you, your physical therapist, and your physician is to ensure that we support, in every way possible, your body's ability to heal itself as quickly and as completely as possible.
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