Thank you Finger Lakes Physical Therapy for supporting the Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club, Inc.
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Two Different Locations

Ithaca
402 Third St. - Suite 2
Ithaca, NY 14850
Tel (607) 272-9937
Fax (607) 272-9996
 Freeville
24 Main St. P.O. Box 92
Freeville, NY 13068
Tel (607) 844-3440
Fax (607)844-3779
 
   
    Hand Therapy and Custom Splinting

    Who we treat in Hand Therapy
  • Children and adolescents
  • Adults
  • Seniors citizens
  • The occasional or serious athlete
  • The musician
  • The injured worker
  • People with arthritis
    What We Treat in Hand Therapy
  • Non-operative and post operative cases
  • Fractures and dislocations
  • Osteoarthritis and other rheumatic disorders
  • Compressive neuropathies
  • Peripheral nerve injuries
  • Tendon injuries and tendonitis
  • Joint and ligament injures
    Why Hand Therapy?

This special division of FLPT can provide complete therapy care and help guide person with injuries  and ailments affecting the hand and upper extremity.

    How Does Hand Therapy Work?
Our hand therapist will work hand in hand with you and your doctor to implement a plan of care that will help you return to your normal activities.

    General Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Injuries

Finger Lakes P. T. provides one on one care for all your "musculoskeletal injuries".  These include the general aches and pains, sprains and strains that most of us expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of physical problems:

  • Headaches
  • TMD (tempromandiblula dysfunction of jaw pain)
  • Spinal disorders (neck and back pain)
  • Peripheral Joint Injures (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, foot)
  • Tendonitis
  • Ligament Injuries (sprains)
  • Muscle and tendon injuries (strains)
  • Nerve pain (neuritis, radiculopathy)
  • Fascitis (inflammation of the fascia)
  • Foot pain and structural foot mal-alignments
  • Chronic Pain.



" I've tried Physical Therapy in the past.....withpout much success.  It wasn't until Gracie started me on the right exercise plan with the proper breathing techniques that got results.  Thanks!" 
Jim Ritter
  
    Arthritis Management
People with arthritis often have stiff joints - largely because they are in pain and avoid movements that hurt.  By immobilizing arthritic joints, however, the stiffness and pain only get worse.  Our staff can help teach you how to do range of motion and strengthening exercises that will improve your function without increasing pain.

Preserving good range of motion is key to maintaining the ability to perform daily activities.  Therefore, increasing the range of motion of a joint is the primary focus of physical therapy. 
Building strength in the involved muscles surrounding the joint also is extremely important, since stronger muscles can better stabilize a weakened joint.

We also provide mobilization therapies which include traction (gentle, steady pulling), massage, and manipulation (using the hands to restore normal movement to stiff joints).
When done by a trained professional, these methods can help control pain and increase joint motion and muscle and tendon flexibility.
" I had  tried Physical Therapy in the past and did not find it to be of much help.  After going to Finger Lakes Physical Therapy, I can say I am happy with the results.   I now live with less discomfort that I have had in years.  Thanks Kristie!
Elaine Genung

Pre-Natal & Post-Natal Women's Health Care

Pregnancy, childbirth, and child care are all happenings that result in important physical changes and new stresses on a women's body.

We provide a number of services to treat the following:
  • Pelvic and Sacroiliac Pain
  • Pelvic floor weakness
  • Back and Neck Pain
  • Headaches
  • Leg and Foot Pain
  • Hand and Wrist Numbness or Swelling
After a thorough musculoskeletal examination, your physical therapist may provide you with some of the following interventions:

  • Therapy Ball Exercises
  • Massage
  • Muscle Energy techniques
  • Exercises to Strengthen the Pelvic Floor Muscles
  • Stabilization Exercises
  • Education regarding positioning and body mechanics
    
     Treatment for Neurologic Disorders

Our Physical Therapists specialize in the diagnosis treatment and management of variety of neuromuscular disorders including:
  • Stroke
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Muscular Dystrophy/ ALS
  • Post-Polio Syndrome
  • Outpatient care for Brain & Spinal Cord injuries
  • Chronic Illnesses & Deconditioning
We offer the most up to date therapies to improve:
  • Strength & Motor Control
  • Fine Motor control
  • Balance & Coordination
  • Muscular & Cardiovascular Endurance
  • Flexibility & Range of Motion
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Perceptual Skills
  • Movement Strategies
" When my doctor recommended Pulmonary Rehab, I wasn't sure if I wanted to go.  I need to use an oxygen tank, and  I didn't like the idea of going to an exercise class.  At my first visit, the therapist took the time to listen to me, then she told me about the class and what to expect.  Now that I'm used to it, I enjoy going, I feel better, and I can walk to my mailbox without getting out of breath!"
Don Smith
   
    Custom Foot Orthotics

A custom made foot orthotic is a device made to control the way the foot functions.

A properly prescribed and manufactured foot orthotic will  correct abnormalities in your biomechanical function (the way your body moves) thus reducing pain in your feet, hips, lower back, and knees.

You should strongly note that not all orthotics are made the same way.  An improperly designed orthotic can worsen your current symptoms and can create new ones!

"An orthotic is only as good as  the evaluations"

 At FLPT, we will conduct very thorough "biomechanical evaluation" and take a number of detailed measurements.  These measurements are critical in design of your orthotic.  We will take  measurements in standing and in non weight bearing as well as photos of your feet in standing and a video of your gait cycle on a treadmill.  We will proceed to make a plaster mold of your feet before sending all of this information to the orthotic lab.

    Child & Adolescents Fitness Program

A recent report published by the International Journal of Pediatric Obesity indicated that nearly half of the children in North America will be overweight by 2010.  Being overweight and inactive compromises a person's health and longevity.

The U. S. Surgeon General recommends moderate physical activity for children every day for at least 60 minutes.  However, this can be a daunting task for a child who gets out of breath walking up a flight of stairs.

Finger Lakes Physical Therapy is here to help prevent overweight kids from becoming overweight adults.  The guidance and encouragement of a caring physical therapist who understands individual needs and possible limitations and is able to closely monitor progress can often mean the difference between success and failure.

We provide a fun, individualized program for each child to help them increase endurance, mobility, strength, and flexibility while encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
   Pulmonary Rehabilitation
For those diagnosed with a respiratory disease

Who Would Benefit?
Anyone with a breathing problem including:
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Emphysema
  • Chronic asthma
  • "COPD"
Why Should I Consider Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
1. It can help you feel better
  • Less shortness of breath
  • More confidence
  • Less insomnia
  • Less anxiety
  • Increase knowledge about disease and its management
2. It can help you do more
  • Less fatigue with everyday tasks
  • Improved walking ability
  • Improved strength of arm, leg, and breathing muscles
3. Enables you to meet others with a similar diagnosis
  • It can be helpful to know that you are not alone
  • It is more comforting to exercise in the company of others with similar limitations.

    Balance & Falls Intervention
  • According to the CDC, more than one-third of adults ages 65 years and older fall each year.
  • Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury and deaths.
  • Falls are the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma.
  • In 2003 more than 1.8 million seniors age 65 and older were treated  in emergency departments for fall-related injuries and more than 421,000 were hospitalized.

Through careful scientific studies, researchers have identified a number of modifiable risk factors:
  • Lower body weakness.
  • Problems with walking and balance
  • Taking four or more medications or any psychoactive medications.

Finger Lakes Physical Therapy can help you or your loved one reduce the chance of falls by working together to increase lower body strength and improve balance.  We will provide a comprehensive evaluation of balance, strength, and function.  Then, an individualized program for each patient is designed to include gait training, neuromuscular re-education, and exercises for strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, and gaze stabilization.  A specially designed home exercise program along with education in fall prevention is provided for the patient and family members or caregiver.
    Lymphedema Management

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels that rid your body of excess fluid.  When the amount of fluid is too great or when your lymphatic system is damaged, you get lymphedema.

Lymphedema is a collection of protein rich fluid that can cause edema (swelling) in your extremities.

FLPT"s Lymphedema Program consists of:
  • Manual lymph drainage performed by our certified staff
  • Compression Bandaging
  • Proper Exercise Instruction
  • Education

Finger Lakes Physical Therapy
"Finger Lakes Physical Therapy has helped me many times in the past, and it was my first choice when it was time to rehabilitate my shoulder after surgery.  I was concerned that my shoulder wouldn't be as strong as it was before my rotator cuff tear, but I am pleased to say that I have returned to playing competitive squash.
Thanks Kristi!"
Fernando Flaminio

Kristine Walker M. S., P. T. Owner
Jeffrey Walker - Practice Manager




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