![]() ![]() Balance and Coordination – These skills are essential in order to maintain different positions as well as to be able to move through different positions independently.In the this phase of therapy, we practice a number of activities including balance, coordination and functional activities such as head control, rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking. Sensory Integration – Consists of manual techniques.Strengthening Exercises – Focus on weak muscle groups, often utilizes the Universal Exercise Unit (UEU).Stretching and Range of Motion – 30-60 minutes of stretching, passive range of motion (PROM), active-assisted range of motion (AAROM), active range of motion (AROM) and/or resisted range of motion (RROM) to prepare for strengthening and functional activities.Manual Therapy – Consists of soft tissue and/or joint mobilizations to increase range of motion and prepare the body for movement/exercise.Therapeutic Massage – 15-20 minutes to prepare muscles for stretching and strengthening.Moist Hot-Packs – 10-15 minutes of application to areas of tight musculature.For patients without tight muscles, more stimulatory techniques and activities are performed during this time. This may include warming up muscles with hot packs and massage followed by muscle stretching and strengthening so they are ready for the second part of therapy. Generally, the beginning of intensive physical therapy is preparation. Our second option is a Michigan favorite with local patients coming 2-3 times per week for several months.Įach session may consist of the following, as appropriate: Preparation Phase.and beyond participate in this intensive program. One where patients can benefit from longer appointment times – typically 2-4* hours, as much as 5 days per week for several weeks.It’s why we have two intensive physical therapy strategies. At Euro-Therapies, no two patients are alike. ![]()
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