All of the following describe generally accepted, well established and widely used physical therapy modalities and procedures provided at Accelerate Physical Therapy. These procedures are used as primary or adjunctive techniques in soft tissue treatment for the progressive development of strength, mobility and to improve functional outcomes. Physical Therapy Procedures The level of complexity can… Read More »
Active exercise has become better understood over the past ten years as a valuable tool in soft tissue pain and injuries. Improved circulation of blood and other body fluids and controlled reactivation of the joints and muscles are achieved with exercise. Eccentric ExerciseWidely publicized in the early and mid 1970’s for its value in body… Read More »
In a large (72+ oz) blender:1 Cup (handful) of Kale1 Cup (handful) of Spinach1 Cup (handful) of Celery1 Cup (handful) of Blueberries, Peaches, Cherries, Strawberries, Banana, Apple or ANY tasty fruit of your choice.1 (large) Pear.1/2 to a whole Cucumber2 Carrots.3 ounces of Bragg’s Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar.32 oz of water/or ice.1 teaspoon of Ground… Read More »
Accelerate Physical Therapy has been a proud professional corporation serving Arvada, Colorado for the past 35 years. After 42 years of service, Paul O’Brian, PT will be retiring from private practice at the end of the lease for this facility, where he has provided physical therapy for the past 26 years. We have appreciated your… Read More »
Increases size and strength in musculotendinous tissue and tensile strengthImproves coordination and timing of muscular groupsReduces atrophyImproves reaction, recruitment and enduranceImprove cardiovascular fitnessReduces edemaImproves connective tissue strength and integrityPromotes circulation to enhance soft tissue healing/metabolismIncreases bone densityIncreases endurance, reduces fatigueImprove range of motion of the spine and extremitiesImproves postural balanceImproves joint function
Lie in a dark or dimly lit room. Music can be very restful. Lie on your back with your knees elevated and your neck supported by pillows. Breathing is very important as well. Inhale when you tighten muscles and exhale through pursed or tightened lips. We are going to progress from your feet to your… Read More »
By: Barbara Fahmy, MS OTR MPA ClearLight Writing and Editing Services, LLC Human shoulders are an intricately designed combination of muscles, ligaments, bones and joints. We often take them for granted as they allow us to do amazing things such as pitch a fastball, lift our children up high, fix the overhead fan, and saw… Read More »
Shoulder Impingement is mechanical compression, which can cause wear of the rotator cuff tendons. The rotator cuff is comprised of four muscles connecting the shoulder blade to the upper part of the shoulder joint. These maintain the ball (humeral head) within the socket (glenoid) during shoulder elevation. Normally, the ball glides under the acromion (outer… Read More »
Knee pain can be a resolved with exercise. Learn to command important patella stabilizing muscles. Begin with the technique demonstrated on the following video links . These simple exercises performed daily offer you more than you might think. When you can tolerate pressure through the patellar tendon, move on to this exercise in order… Read More »
Does your heel hurt so much that the pain interferes with your daily activities? This debilitating heel pain might occur due to inflammation of the flexible band of tissue located under the foot’s sole called plantar fasciitis – a condition characterized by pain, stiffness, or burning sensation at the bottom of your foot. This tissue… Read More »