Working in conjunction with physicians, physical therapists are trained to improve movement and function, relieve pain and expand mobility potential. Through evaluation and treatment programs, physical therapy can help existing problems and prevent future ones. Occupational therapy uses activity to restore and maintain a person's physical and mental status to the highest functional level possible so that they may perform everyday activities as well as recreational ones. Union Memorial Sports Medicine offers Certified Hand Therapists and specially-trained physical and occupational therapists dedicated to restoring the patient's hand, arm or upper extremity to the greatest degree possible. Backed by the 25-year reputation of The Curtis National Hand Center at Union Memorial Hospital, our therapists specialize in acute trauma, arthritis, cumulative trauma disorders, multiple trauma and sports injuries.
Aquatic therapy provides an alternative environment in which to achieve treatment goals.
The buoyancy and variable resistance properties of the water encourage earlier intervention. Aquatic therapy assists with goals relating to stretching, gait training, endurance, aerobic conditioning, pain relief, lumbar stabilization, and balance. In collaboration with physicians and therapists, ATCs work to prevent, identify, treat and rehabilitate the injured athlete. These machines, with their artificial intelligence, guide the patient through their independent workout with visual and verbal feedback. Get Fast, Free advice from a Certified Athletic Trainer about new injuries or nagging ones.