Physical therapy is a specialty involved with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to restore maximal functional independence to each individual patient. To achieve this goal, Aldrich Chiropractic offers full physical therapy modalities such as exercise, heat, ice, electric muscle stimulation, massage, ultrasound, Kinesio taping, Cybex lower back strengthening exclusive machine (w/ upper and lower body cycles) are utilized. Equipment includes exercise balls, exercise bicycles, foam rollers, weights, and balance equipment.  

Dr. Aldrich and Casey address movement, fitness, function, and posture.  The patient is an active part of the process.  It is proven that active rehabilitative care is far more effective in combination with traditional chiropractic methods alone.

Rehabilitation Sessions

A rehabilitation plan is devised that is patient specific and involves using a variety of techniques from passive and functional stretching to cardiovascular conditioning to balance and strength training. Each patient’s individual session may or may not include all of the activities outlines below. The specific treatment plan will be based on the assessment of Dr. Aldrich and Casey so that the session best meets the individuals needs.

A rehabilitation session generally consists of a warm-up, stretching and exercise. 

• Warm up is an integral part of rehabilitation because it warms up the muscles and gets them ready to stretch.    
• The stretching and exercise portion of the session often consists of static stretching where the position is held for 10- 30 seconds and then relaxed.  This is repeated several times.  Stretching can be performed on the exercise balls, on the mats, or with balance equipment.  Other times, more functional stretching like post-isometric stretching with the assistance of the doctor is more beneficial.  Exercises will then be performed to target specific areas of dysfunction including faulty movement patterns, postural distortions, or muscle weakness.  Many exercises can be performed without the need for expensive gym equipment or even weights, and can be modified to challenge even elite-level athletes. 
• The progress of each session is recorded and progress is evaluated and adapted to match a patient’s goals. 

Treatment is always based on the needs and goals of the patient.  The patient’s end goal of treatment is based on the demands of their daily lives and their lifestyle goals. Let Dr. Aldrich’s extensive experience in rehabilitation and his knowledge improve your quality of life with a rehabilitation plan that fits you.