VERNON MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
 

ATHLETIC TRAINERS/ SPORTS MEDICINE

OUTPATIENT SERVICES, page 2
 
ORTHOTIC CASTING: Casting for individualized custom foot/arch supports to prevent wear and tear of lower extremities and spine. PEDIATRIC THERAPY: Physical therapy provided for children with developmental delay of gross motor skills and/or orthopaedic injury/surgeries.
PROSTHETIC TRAINING: Developing functional strengthening, range of motion, mobility, and balance training for individuals with amputations. Consultations coordinated with local prosthetics laboratory. SPORTS MECHANICS: Video analysis can be used to assess throwing, running, and jump/landing techniques to prevent injuries and guide in safe training.
VESTIBULAR TESTING AND REHABILITATION: Testing and treatment performed for dysfunctions that cause vertigo/spinning and unsteadiness of walking and balance. WOMEN'S HEALTH ED MATERIALS: Treatment of the muscles and joints are performed to reduce low back or pelvic pain from surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, or aging. Exercise programs can be developed for pre- and post-partum and osteoporosis. Incontinence (stress, urge, or mixed) of pediatrics and adults as well as pelvic pain, coccygodynia, and dyspareunia is addressed with treatment of the pelvic floor.