PT Evaluation, PT therapy sessions
Our physical therapy patient case management protocol is designed for physicians who have patients with a known dizziness or balance problem that are in need of vestibular or neurological rehabilitation. Conditions include: vestibular deficits, neuropathies, gait disorders, orthopedic problems, and generalized dizziness and balance problems.
1. Physical Therapy Evaluation
AAAAa. Physical therapy evaluation
AAAAb. Positional nystagmus evaluation using VNG technologies
AAAAc. Spontaneous nystagmus evaluation using VNG technologies
AAAAd. Gaze evoked nystagmus evaluation using VNG technologies
AAAAe. Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)
AAAAAAAi. Establish a starting point for the patients rehabilitation program
AAAAAAAii. Sensory Organization Test (SOT)
AAAAAAAiii. Motor Control Test (MCT)
The physical therapist will perform a thorough analysis of the patient's symptoms and conduct a variety of tests to evaluate their strength, joint motion, balance, sensory systems and mobility. The patient will also be tested with our Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) to assess how well the patients balance systems are working together. From this detailed evaluation, a personalized treatment plan will be designed for the patient if physical therapy is appropriate for their condition.
2. Physical Therapy Treatment Sessions
AAAAa. 8 to 12 week rehabilitation program
AAAAb. 2 visits week for the first month, one visit a week for the following month
AAAAc. Monthly re-testing on CDP to document patient progress
AAAAd. Physical therapy modalities available:
AAAAAAAi. Vestibular Rehabilitation
AAAAAAAii. Neuro Rehabilitation
AAAAAAAiii. General conditioning
AAAAAAAiv. Gait Training
Physical therapy treatment sessions typically last 1 hour in length and are scheduled 2 times a week for the first month, and once week for the following month. As part of the NDBC rehabilitation program, patients are given home exercise programs to complete on a daily basis outside of the physical therapy done in NDBC clinics. The duration of a patients rehabilitation program will depend on the commitment of the patient in completing their home exercises, and the diagnosis of the patients condition.
After 8 therapy appointments, a report will be faxed to referring physician indicating patient progress, CDP re-test results, and the continued treatment plan.
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