Physical Therapy
According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Physical therapists (PTs) are movement experts who optimize quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education.
Physical therapists teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.
Who Benefits from Physical Therapy
At New Light Therapy, we specialize in treating pediatrics and individuals with neuromuscular, vestibular, balance and movement disorders. Some of our clinicians are LSVT BIG certified (for treating those with Parkinson’s disease). Some common neuromuscular disorder treated are:
Stroke
Spinal Cord Injury
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Vestibular Dysfunction
Traumatic Brain Injury
We also specialize in treating pediatrics and are one of the only clinics outside Reno to offer pediatric therapy services. Some common disorders that benefit from participating in physical therapy are:
Developmental Delays (causing difficulty with coordination, balance, gait, and strength)
Cerebral Palsy
Muscular Dystrophy
Down’s Syndrome
Joubert’s Syndrome
Genetic disorders effecting movement and coordination
Hypotonia and decreased core strength
Spina Bifida