If you have an injury or pain in one of the following areas click on the body part for information on our treatment approach.
Physical therapists (PTs) are experts in the art and science of the evaluation and treatment of human movement dysfunctions. We care for people of all ages and treat a variety of muscle, joint and neurological conditions.
Aquatic Physical Therapy is one of the special programs offered at Cape Cod Rehab. Our Physical Therapists are certified in the Burdenko Method and customize a program that incorporates water and land exercise to help you recover faster.
Back - Relieve Your Back Pain
Conditions We Have Successfully Treated:
- Acute Pain
- Pinched Nerves
- Sciatica (radiculopathy)
- Chronic Pain
- Post-surgical
- Sprains/ Strains
- Laminectomy/ Fusion
- Arthritis (spondylosis)
- Spondylolisthesis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spondylolysis
- Herniated/ Ruptured Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
Your Recovery Process:
- Pain Relief
- Recovery of Lost Trunk Motion
- Progressive Trunk Stabilization
- Progressive Recovery & Retraining
- Return to Independence
Components of Your Care:
- A Thorough Biomechanical Evaluation
- Extensive Patient Education
- A Customized Treatment Plan
- Gentle Hands-on Techniques (to relax the muscles)
- Repeated Movements (to centralize pain)
- Effective Joint Mobilization Techniques (to decrease pain & stiffness)
- Pain-relieving Modalities (such as ice, heat, ultrasound or electrical stimulation)
- Aquatic Therapy
- Core Stabilization Program
- Targeted Stretching (for tight muscles)
Neck - Relieve Your Neck Pain
Conditions We Have Successfully Treated:
- Whiplash
- Acute Pain
- Sprains/Strains
- Chronic Neck Pain*
- Arthritis (spondylosis)
- Post-surgical Fusion
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Pinched Nerves (radiculopathy)
*Cited from the academic journal, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004
Your Recovery Process:
- Pain Relief (priority number one)
- Recovery of Any Lost Neck Motion
- Neck Stabilization Techniques
- Progressive Recovery & Retraining
- Return to Independence
Components of Your Care:
- A Thorough Biomechanical Evaluation
- Extensive Patient Education
- A Customized Treatment Plan
- Gentle Hands-on Techniques (to relax the muscles)
- Effective Joint Mobilization Techniques (to decrease stiffness)
- Pain Relieving Modalities (such as ice, heat, ultrasound or electrical stimulation)
- Dynamic or Static Neck Traction
- Targeted Stretching (for tight muscles)
- Individualized Posture Retraining
- Core Neck Stabilization Techniques
Shoulder - Relieve Your Shoulder Pain
Conditions We Have Successfully Treated:
- Impingement*
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Instability
- Fracture/Trauma
- Post-surgical Care
- Frozen Shoulder
- Tendinopathy
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis/ Bursitis
*Physical therapy has been proven to be as effective as surgery. Ann Rheum Dis. 2005 May:64(5)
Your Recovery Process:
- Pain Relief
- Restoration of Normal Movement
- Recovery of Function
- Return to Independence
Components of Your Care:
- A Biomechanical Evaluation
- Custom Treatment Plan
- Extensive Patient Education
- Hands-on Techniques (to relax the muscles and recover mobility)
- Stretching (for tight muscles)
- Strengthening of Weak Muscles
- Mobilization of Stiff Joints
- Modalities (such as ice, heat, ultrasound or electrical stimulation)
- Aquatic Therapy
Ankle - Recover Your Quality of Life
Conditions We Have Successfully Treated:
- Ankle Pain
- Shin Splints
- Ankle Sprains
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Excessive Pronation
- Post-surgical Conditions
- Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
Your Recovery Process:
- Pain Relief
- Recovery of Mobility or Stability
- Increased Strength
- Recovery of Walking and Functional Skills
- Return to Independence
Components of Your Care:
- A Thorough Biomechanical Evaluation
- Extensive Patient Education
- A Customized Treatment Plan
- Gentle Hands-on Techniques (to relax the muscles)
- Effective Joint Mobilization Techniques (to decrease stiffness)
- Pain Relieving Modalities (such as ice, heat, ultrasound or electrical stimulation)
- Targeted Stretching (for tight muscles)
- Walking Retraining
- Balance Exercises
- Shoe inserts (orthotic recommendations)
Knee - Relieve Your Knee Pain
Conditions We Have Successfully Treated:
- Arthritis
- Chondromalacia
- Patellofemoral Pain
- Ligament Sprains
- ACL Reconstruction
- Tendonitis/Bursitis
- Tendon/Muscle Strains
- IT Band Syndrome
- Post-surgical Conditions
- Total Joint Replacement
Your Recovery Process:
- Pain Relief
- Recovery of Knee Motion
- Recovery of Strength
- Functional/ Sports Tetraining
Components of Your Care:
- A Thorough Biomechanical Evaluation
- A customized Treatment Plan
- Gentle Hands-on Techniques (to relax the muscles)
- Effective Joint Mobilization Techniques (to decrease stiffness)
- Pain Relieving Modalities (such as ice, heat, ultrasound or electrical stimulation)
- Targeted Stretching (for tight muscles)
- Progressive Strength Training
- Balance and Muscular Re-education
- Taping (to improve function and stability)
- Aquatic Therapy
Hip - Relieve Your Pain and Restore Your Function
Conditions We Have Successfully Treated:
- Total Hip Replacements
- Arthritis
- Bursitis/Tendonitis
- Post-surgical
- Iliotibal Band Syndrome
- Labral Tears
- Muscle Strains
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Sports Hernia
Your Recovery Process:
- Pain Relief
- Recovery of Hip Motion
- Restore Range of Motion
- Relieve Pain
- Restore Strength
- Improve Balance
- Functional Training/Return to Activity and Sports
Components of Your Care:
- A Thorough Biomechanical Evaluation
- A customized Treatment Plan
- Gentle Hands-on Techniques (to relax the muscles)
- Pain Relieving Modalities (such as ice, heat, ultrasound or electrical stimulation)
- Targeted Stretching (for tight muscles)
- Progressive Strength Training
- Balance and Muscular Re-education
- Gait and Balance Training
- Aquatic Therapy
