Physical Therapy at Kim Foot and Ankle
For our patient’s convenience, Physical Therapy is available at our Long Beach office. Rather than traveling to another physical therapy location, we can conveniently take care of your physical therapy needs at our in-house facility. Many of our patients have a therapy session and see our doctors at the same visit.
What is physical therapy?
According to Wikipedia, “physical therapy (also physiotherapy) is a health care profession that provides treatment to individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and function throughout life. This includes providing treatment in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation.”
Why have physical therapy?
- Reduces inflammation that causes pain and stiffness.
- Improves circulation to the area of injury.
- Improves mobility to the injured area.
- Shortens recovery time after injury or surgery.
- Gets patients back to regular activities and work much faster.
What conditions do you treat with Physical Therapy?
- Sprains and strains of the foot and ankle.
- Post-operative rehabilitation of bunion, hammertoe, neuroma, plantar fasciotomy and many other foot and ankle surgeries.
- Painful neuroma, heel and arch conditions, tendonitis and burisitis.
- Sports injuries.
What kind of treatment is available?
- Electrostimulation to reduce pain and swelling.
- Ultrasound for deep heat.
- Massage to increase mobility and reduce stiffness.
- Stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Home therapy consultations.
Please make your appointment today. Call (562) 426-2551 to see one of our friendly and caring staff.
