Hammer

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Why would I go to Physical Therapy?

Often, after an injury or surgery, patients are referred to Physical Therapy. A Physical Therapist examines each patient and develops a plan of recovery to promote:

• Increased mobility
• Decreased pain
• Decreased swelling
• Decreased stiffness
• Faster recovery times
• Reduced risk of injury

Supported PT - Woodway Treadmill

Am I someone who needs Physical Therapy?

Our Physical Therapists see patients from childhood to advanced age. Injuries, conditions, or disorders we can treat with Physical Therapy include:

• Neurological disorders including: spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, Cerebral Palsy, stroke/CVA, post spinal surgery, peripheral nerve injuries, and multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and post-polio syndrome
• Balance issues, falling problems and persons who are run down or de-conditioned and weak.
• Back pain from bulging discs, sciatica, whiplash, neck pain and headaches, and arthritis pain as well as chronic pain
• Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal disorders after injury and/or after surgery
• Work related injuries from traumatic injuries or due to repetitive motion disorders
• Sports related injuries from joint and muscle sprains, strains or fractures

What happens during Physical Therapy?

We work with you and your physician to design a rehabilitation program followed by a fitness program for your specific needs.

Our Physical Therapists tell you about what to expect next and how long it will take to get better.

Physical Therapy includes a thorough assessment of your situation and then treatment with:

• Manual techniques
• Therapeutic treatments (modalities) such as interferential electric stimulation
• Ultrasound
• Gait training
• Muscle re-education
• Muscle strengthening
• Resumption of physical activities

What kind of equipment might I be using?

• Nu-Step Recumbent Stepper (www.nustep.com)
• Sci Fit Pro 1000 Ergometers Upper and Lower Extremity (scifit.com/proseries/pro1000)
• Sci Fit Elliptical (scifit.com/proseries)
• Altimate Stander(easystand.com)
• Concept 2 Dyno Strength Trainer (concept2.com)
• Woodway Treadmill (Woodway.com)
• Body Weight Support System use in junction with Woodway Treadmill (Woodway.com)
• Biodex Universal Exercise Cable Column
• Microvas: Electrical Stimulation (microvas.com)
• Dynawave Ultrasound(my.inil.com/~dynawave)
• Dynatronics: Interferrential Current Stimulation (dynatronics.com)
• Erchonia Theraputic Laser (erchonia.com)
• Alpha Stim Microcurrent(alpha-stim.com)
• Bailey Parallel Bars/Stairs
• Work related equipment for lifting small to heavy objects and moving them from place to place.

Who are the Physical Therapists at Hammer Rehab & Fitness?

Kathryn L. Hammer PT, CI, CEAS and owner of Hammer Rehab & Fitness

Kathy is a graduate of the Mayo Foundation School of Physical Therapy and licensed in the state of Wisconsin. Kathy is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Her experience and continuing education has focused on complex neurological, pediatric, orthopedic rehabilitation, industrial rehabilitation, and employment testing through WorkSTEPS.

Karen Ellefson PT

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Karen began her Physical Therapy career in an acute care hospital setting, and then moved on to a rehabilitation facility. She spent several years practicing sports medicine Physical Therapy, working with numerous college level, professional, and “weekend warrior” athletes.

Additional skills include general orthopedic issues and arthritis. Karen specializes in TMJ combined with Myofacial Pain Dysfunction (MPD) relief. Relief of headaches and neck pain is often a result of her treatments.