Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Community Outreach: Silver City Health Center
PT Services at Silver City Health Center
- Evaluation and treatment of orthopedic-type problems such as rotator cuff injury, shoulder adhesive capsulitis and degenerative joint disease
- Pain syndromes, e.g. back or shoulder pain
- Overuse injuries, e.g. carpal tunnel
- Wellness and fitness prescription for special populations such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, obesity and deconditioning especially in older adults
- Body mechanics and safety training for those at risk of on-the-job injuries or repetitive trauma injuries
- Balance impairment and fall related injuries or injury prevention
- Wheelchair prescription
- Prosthetic training
- s/p stroke or other neurologic impairment rehabilitation
- Foot evaluation with emphasis on prevention of diabetic ulcers and amputation
- Gait training and assistive device recommendations
- Vascular screening
- Edema management
- Wound care consultation and treatment
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