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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Frederick Sport
and Spine
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding
The SwimEx
Frequently
Asked Questions
Regarding Frederick Sport and Spine
What
hours does the clinic offer?
Our
Frederick facility is open Monday and Tuesday 7am-8pm,
Wednesday 8am-8pm, Thursday 7am-7pm and Friday 7am-5pm.
Our Middletown Facility is open Monday and Tuesday
8am–6pm, and Thursday and Friday 8am–6pm.
No weekend hours are available.
After
the evaluation, will I be able to stay with the same
therapist?
We
try to keep patients with the same therapist, however,
the schedule can get busy, so patients may work
with one of the other therapists for a visit or
two. There is constant communication amongst clinicians
and we will work to insure continuity of care when
this does occur.
What
should I expect when I come to therapy?
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.
What
happens if I need more visits than my insurance approved?
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.
How long should I hold the stretches my therapist
shows me?
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.
How
many times a day should I be icing?
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.
Where
can I buy supplies for therapy that I can use at home?
You
can buy supplies at the clinic. We offer icepacks,
theraband, over-the-door pulleys, foam rollers,
and much more. Ask one of our staff members and
they will be glad to help. Products can also be
purchased online at www.therapyzone.com.
Please consult your Physical Therapist if you have
any questions.
When
can I use heat?
You
can use heat packs before they exercise
to help loosen stiff muscles. Ice is usually used
after exercise or injury to help reduce swelling
and irritation caused by the activity. It is not
recommended that patients use heat after injury
or exercising. Please consult your physician or
Physical Therapist if you have any questions.
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Frequently
Asked Questions Regarding The SwimEx
Who
would benefit from aquatic therapy?
Just
about anyone!
Those
people who have more specific questions should be
put in touch with a clinician.
Why
aquatic therapy?
The benefits of pool therapy are
due to 3 principles of water:
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Buoyancy:
helps overcome the effects of gravity by greatly
reducing pain associated with joint stress and
weight bearing in recovery from surgery or dysfunction.
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Hydrostatic
pressure:
decreases swelling and increases circulation
assisting with the healing of surgical wounds
and rebuilding muscle mass.
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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.
What
if a patient can’t swim?
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.
How
can patients with disabilities get in and out of the
pool?
A hydraulic chair lift is available which effortlessly
lifts patients in and out of the water.
Could
a person with a surgical wound use the pool?
Yes, we have bioclusive dressings available to cover
healing surgical wounds. No infection can be present.
How
warm is the water? Air temperature?
What chemicals are used?
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.
Are
there any situations where a person cannot receive
aquatic therapy?
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Exposed sub epidermal tissue of blisters, wounds
or skin lesions
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Infectious or communicable disease, skin eruptions
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Unmanaged bladder or bowel problems
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Impaired comprehension or inability to follow
directions
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Uncontrolled seizure activity
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Cardiac insufficiency
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Allergy to Bromine
Is
aquatic therapy covered by insurance?
Yes. 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.
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