Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Frederick Sport and Spine Clinic
Frederick Hours
Monday: 7am – 8pm
Tuesday: 7am – 7pm
Wednesday: 7am – 6pm
Thursday: 7am – 8pm
Friday: 7am – 5pm
Middletown Hours
Monday: 10am – 7pm
Tuesday: 7am – 7pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Friday: 7am – 1pm
Urbana Hours
Monday: 9am – 7pm
Tuesday: 7am – 5pm
Wednesday: 9am – 7pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 7am – 5pm
We try to keep patients with the same therapist, however, the schedule can get busy, so patients may work with one of the other clinicians for a visit or two. There is constant communication and through documentation amongst clinicians and we will work to ensure continuity of care when this does occur.
Patients will be evaluated by a physical therapist, a treatment plan will be established and goals will be set for each individual patient. Then we put the plan into action! You will be asked to be an active participant in every phase of your rehabilitation.
If appropriate, your Physical Therapist will fill out an extension request form to apply for additional visits. If your insurance company does not approve coverage for additional visits, you will have the option to pay out-of-pocket for additional treatments.
Stretches should be held for about 30 seconds to be most efficient and effective. Please consult your Physical Therapist before starting any new exercise routine.
Ice should be applied about 2-3 times a day for 15-20 minutes at a time. Allow for up to 2 hours between applications. Consult your Physical Therapist for the correct frequency, based on your problem.
You can buy supplies at the clinic. We offer icepacks, theraband, over-the-door pulleys, foam rollers, bio freeze, and much more. Ask one of our staff members and they will be glad to help. Please consult your Physical Therapist if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding The SwimEx
Just about anyone!
- Individuals with orthopedic or neurological dysfunctions
- Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia
- Those people who have more specific questions should be put in touch with a clinician.
The benefits of pool therapy are due to 3 principles of water:
- Buoyancy: helps overcome the effects of gravity by greatly reducing pain associated with joint stress and weight bearing in recovery from surgery or dysfunction.
- Hydrostatic pressure: decreases swelling and increases circulation assisting with the healing of surgical wounds and rebuilding muscle mass.
- Viscosity: provides the even resistance necessary to strengthen weak muscles.
- It also helps to increase strength of the trunk and extremities, increase ROM, improve functional mobility such as walking and decrease pain and swelling.
Each pool session is one on one conducted by a licensed therapist. The pool depth may be adjusted from 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 feet to meet each patient’s individual needs.
Each pool session is one on one conducted by a licensed therapist. The pool depth may be adjusted from 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 feet to meet each patient’s individual needs.
A hydraulic chair lift is available which effortlessly lifts patients in and out of the water.
Yes, we have bioclusive dressings available to cover healing surgical wounds. No infection can be present.
The water temperature is maintained between 92-94 degrees Farenheit and 80 degrees Farenheit for the room temperature. Bromine is the disinfectant chemical used in the SwimEx.
- Exposed subepidermal tissue of blisters, wounds or skin lesions
- Infectious or communicable disease, skin eruptions
- Unmanaged bladder or bowel problems
- Impaired comprehension or inability to follow directions
- Uncontrolled seizure activity
- Cardiac insufficiency
- Allergy to Bromine
Pool therapy is physical therapy that is provided in a therapeutic pool. If your coverage includes physical therapy, it covers pool therapy. Our staff will check with your insurance to ensure coverage is authorized if needed.
