TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY
Atlas prefers the sports medicine approach for the patient. This approach decreases rehabilitation time by introducing exercises for range of motion and strengthening without jeopardizing the healing tissues.  The exercises will nourish joint tissues and decrease muscle atrophy allowing faster recovery of normal mobility and function.  We encourage the patient to get involved in their care by providing home exercise programs with stretching and progressive resistive exercises.

MODALITIES & PROCEDURES

At Atlas, we have modalities such as ultrasound, iontophoresis, phonophoresis, electrical stimulation, cryotherapy, paraffin, moist heat, and hydrotherapy to assist in the progression of the patients' rehabilitation.

• Post-op Procedures including Total Joint Replacement
• Aquatic Therapy
• Electro-therapy
• Ultrasound
• Soft Tissue Mobilization/Massage
• Joint Mobilization
• Mechanical Traction
• Therapeutic Exercise & Passive Range of Motion
• Isokinetic Testing and Exercise
• Aerobic and Cardiovascular Exercise
• Gait Training
• Biofeedback
• Hydrotherapy

Continence Program
Effective non-surgical treatment for fecal and/or urinary stress and urge incontinence. Proven behavioral interventions include progressive pelvic floor muscle exercises, biofeedback and electrical stimulation. Patients are taught methods to reduce bladder irritability including the effects of diet on bladder control.
This treatment is effective for post-surgical recovery or for patients trying to avoid surgery. Currently, this treatment is available for both men and women.

Obstetric and Postpartum Musculoskeletal
Pain Program/Pregnancy Back School
Pain is often easily eliminated with flexibility, strengthening and postural exercise, including aquatic exercise, as well as body mechanics training. In the post-partum phase, as new mothers care for their infant, musculoskeletal problems may persist or worsen. These problems, specifically lower back pain, respond well to the conservative holistic approach of physical therapy.

Pre and Post Natal Exercise Consult
Many women are unsure of how to exercise safely during and after pregnancy. A physical therapy consult includes a musculoskeletal evaluation and history of exercise, prescription of appropriate exercises and progression of exercises specific for each individual patient.

Dysmenorrhea
Menstrual cramps and discomfort can be relieved or eliminated with electrical stimulation, the use of ice or heat, and appropriate relaxation techniques and exercises.

Fibromyalgia/CFIDS Program
Fibromyalgia Syndrome/Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome are difficult syndromes to manage without the proper knowledge of effective self care techniques, non-irritating stretches and exercises, including aquatic exercise, proper nutrition, and pain management strategies. Patients undergo a complete musculoskeletal evaluation prior to treatment and exercise program. Progressive training in body mechanics, flexibility exercises and spine stabilization exercises help the patient to prevent/manage pain. The goal of treatment is independent management of symptoms by the patient.

Abdominal and Pelvic Pain Treatment
Pelvic and abdominal pain can be effectively treated with conservative physical therapy techniques, once a physician determines that a patient is not a candidate for medical/surgical intervention. Pain is often caused by scar tissue, muscle spasms, flexibility and strength deficits, and muscle imbalances. A full musculoskeletal and pelvic floor evaluation by a physical therapist will determine the plan and course of treatment. Pelvic floor muscles and soft tissues are treated with ultrasound, electric stimulation, ice, scar mobilization, relaxation, strengthening, and biofeedback. Treatment also includes postural and body mechanics training, flexibility and strengthening exercises, and manual physical therapy.

Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention Program
As an adjunct to medical management, patients undergo complete musculoskeletal evaluation. They are prescribed an individualized program of postural and corrective exercises, education, pain management treatment and techniques, and self care strategies. Fall prevention and weight bearing exercises are an integral part of the program. Patients are taught safe body mechanics to avoid forward bending and twisting which may cause vertebral fractures.

High Risk Pregnancy Program
Any woman placed on restricted activity levels during pregnancy will benefit from a physical therapy consult. Patients are instructed in energy saving body mechanics, comfortable positioning and how to avoid Valsalva Maneuver during movement. Women benefit from maintaining good general physical condition, monitoring of heart rate, and the safe use of ice, heat and massage for pain management.