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Physical Therapy Services

When patients make the amazing transformation from wheelchair to walker to crutches to treadmill, hours of challenging physical therapy precede each difficult step.

Shore Memorial patients experience incredible recoveries every day. Physical therapy can help patients restore range of motion, confidence and quality of life from conditions such as stroke, repetitive motion injury, arthritis, back pain, surgery and more.

Advanced Training, Compassionate Care

The advanced training of Shore Memorial's licensed therapists is complemented by some of the best tools in the industry, including cutting-edge electrical stimulation devices and the latest isokinetic and Nautilus-style exercise machines.

Physical manipulation allows therapists to mobilize joint capsules to regain accessory motion and increase range. Whirlpools and other hydrotherapies are often used to improve circulation. Relieving patient pain is the top priority. Once a patient's pain is under control, therapists can concentrate on stretching and strengthening the injured area.

Finally, therapists work to improve a patient's overall fitness level often through aerobic exercise. Detailed exercise recommendations are also provided to help the recovery continue at home.

For patients who have completed their physical therapy treatments, but are not quite ready to join a fitness center, the department also offers a self-pay extended conditioning program.

To learn more about physical therapy and whether you could benefit, talk with your physician or call the Shore Memorial Physical Therapy Department at 609-653-3512.

For more information visit Apta.org

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