Personalized Recovery Programs Built for What Matters to You
Whether you have had surgery, want to avoid surgery, have chronic headaches,
or poor balance, the physical therapy team at Horizon Health is here to help.
Horizon Health physical therapists provide a thorough evaluation followed
by an individualized program, utilizing research-proven techniques to
help you meet your goals. You can learn about some of our more specialized
physical therapy programs below:
Aquatic Therapy
This service features the Hydroworx 350 underwater treadmill, which includes
“zero entry,” adjustable water depth, variable speed treadmill,
resistance jets, and a massage hose. The warmth of the water, in combination
with the buoyancy, provides decreased pain and allows patients to move
more freely than on land.
Benefits of aquatic therapy:
Reduced stress on joints, spine and extremities
Decreased pain
Ease of movement
Muscle relaxation
Increased flexibility and mobility
Increase in muscle strength
Pediatric Rehab
Our pediatric therapists are very experienced in treating children ages
0-21 for a variety of impairments. From orthopedic issues to developmental
delays, neurological conditions to coordination impairments, our pediatric
staff can work with the patient and family to meet any type of goal.
Conditions treated:
Developmental delays
Cerebral Palsy
Down syndrome
Coordination disorders
Intoeing
Genetic disorders
Orthopedic conditions
Orthotic needs assessment
Our speech therapist works with children with speech and language deficits
related to a variety of diagnosis, including developmental delays, autism,
Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy, and hearing loss.
Lymphedema Therapy
Our lymphedema treatment services were developed in response to a great
need of care in Paris, IL and the surrounding communities. Before our
department was opened, patients had to travel for lymphedema care. Now,
they have a facility that delivers high-quality healthcare close to home.
Treatment involves manual techniques in combination with a specialized
wrapping technique that improves the body's ability to remove fluid. A
certified lymphedema therapist will recommend appropriate compression
garments to maintain proper lymphatic drainage.
Balance Program
Designed to decrease a patient's risk of falling, our balance program addresses
a variety of impairments. Licensed therapists perform an extensive evaluation
of strength, flexibility, balance reactions, and safety awareness. Skilled
therapy sessions focus on challenging a patient's balance in the safety
of the clinic to perform activities they may not be able to perform without
the assistance of a therapist. In addition to home exercise programs,
patients are educated on the safety and prevention of falling.
Cancer Program
With the increase in survival rates of patients with cancer, more emphasis
is being placed on treating the impairments left behind. Our cancer program
focuses on manual treatments for pain relief, strengthening, balance activities,
and if needed, lymphedema treatments. Each program is individualized and
one-on-one to help each patient reach his or her goals.
Dry Needling
Dry needling can be used for a wide variety of musculoskeletal issues,
such as shoulder, neck, heel, hip, and back pain. Fine microfilament needles
are pushed through the skin into irritable muscle “knots”
(called trigger points). This stimulates the tissue and helps relieve
pain and restore muscle function. The procedure is called dry needling
because the needles do not inject any fluid or medication into the body.
Dry needling is often used as a part of a broader physical therapy approach
that includes exercise, manual therapy, heat therapy, and education.
Headache Program
After extensive evaluation, patients are treated for postural impairments,
muscle tightness, and weakness that are proven to be directly linked to
various types of chronic headaches. Patients are educated in prevention
techniques and given tools to continue to prevent their headaches long
after therapy is over.
Running Analysis
A licensed physical therapist will record, and subsequently analyze, a
patient's biomechanics while running on a treadmill. Video is assessed
frame-by-frame to determine abnormalities, which can then be addressed
through skilled physical therapy sessions and individualized home exercise programs.
Vertigo Program
Vertigo is typically described as dizziness/spinning that occurs with certain
movements. Our vertigo program includes an extensive evaluation to assess
the various causes of dizziness or vertigo, followed by individualized
treatment depending on evaluation results. Frequently, patients get relief
in only one or two treatments.
Wheelchair Prescription
A licensed physical therapist will perform a functional mobility evaluation
to determine needs for manual or power wheelchair. Recommendations for
customization of chairs is then determined and submitted to the patient's
company of choice. If applicable, the therapist will then collaborate
with a seating specialist to design the ultimate wheelchair for each patient.
Work Conditioning
Our licensed therapists work closely with patients after work-related injuries
to help them return to work quickly and safely. Sessions are up to two
hours and are focused on work-related activities individualized to each
patient's job.
Podcasts
Podcast: Incontinence in Men & Kids
Incontinence in Women
Hetal Vora, doctor of physical therapy, discusses pelvic health and incontinence in women.
Vestibular Therapy (Vertigo)
Annie Barrett, doctor of physical therapy, explains vestibular rehabilitation therapy
for managing vertigo and dizziness.
Physical Therapy & Dry Needling
What is dry needling? Is it the same thing as acupuncture? What does it
treat, and does insurance cover it?
Danielle Colvin, doctor of physical therapy, explains these topics in detail.
Physical Therapy & Pediatric Development
What is physical therapy, who needs it, and what is difference between
a PT and DPT?
Danielle Colvin, doctor of physical therapy, explains these topics and more, including pediatric development.
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