Physical Therapy

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Adult Disorders   Pediatric Disorders   Aston ® Fitness

The Continuum's Physical Therapy Department
helps clients who have experienced loss of mobility, function, and/or independence. Their
expertise and experience spans all ages (for details, click on Our Staff).

The individual and group therapy programs are
designed to meet the needs and goals of the
client and family. Recognizing that some chronic
disabilities may need ongoing services, maintenance individual and group therapies are available.

The physical therapists work closely with the primary physician and assists with referrals into the community. Although therapy most often takes place in The Continuum's gym, home and community outings may be part of the program. When the client receives additional therapies (occupational and/or speech therapy), the physical therapists participate in a team approach that includes weekly staffing, family conferences and on the job assessments. The primary physical therapist also serves as a case manager making referrals into the community. Family and caregiver training is an important part of the program as well as individualized home programs.

Adult Population

We diagnose and treat the following conditions:

  • Ambulation Dysfunction
  • Amputation
  • Balance and Vestibular Problems
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Chronic Pain
  • Deconditioning
  • Fractures
  • Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Conditions
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Strokes
  • Wheelchair Assessments
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Pediatric Population

We diagnose and treat the following conditions:

  • Cerebral Palsy and other neurological problems
  • Developmental Delay
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Wheel-Chair Evaluations

Our Treatment Approaches Include:
  • Balance Re-Education
  • Body Mechanics and back care training
  • Community Re-Entry Training
  • Caregiver/family Training
  • Electrical Stimulation (pain and muscle spasm relief)
  • Endurance Training
  • Gait Training (walking)
  • Group Exercise Program
  • Heat and Ice Treatment
  • Home Exercise Program
  • Mobility Training (e.g. transfer and bed mobility)
  • Neuromuscular Re-Education
  • Prosthetic Training
  • Strengthening
  • Stretching Exercises
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Aston ® Fitness for Living Classes
Developed by Judith Aston

More than an exercise program... A new way of living for our Seniors. Beyond a standard exercise program, in these classes seniors learn movements and exercises to improve muscle strength and flexibility, improve circulation, decrease compression of tissues, and improve posture. Combined with instruction in principles of safe body mechanics and ergonomics, these classes teach seniors to be "body smart", improving function and decreasing risk of injury during activities such as walking, bending reaching, lifting, getting in/out of furniture and cars.

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