Glinn & Giordano Physical Therapy

Performance Center

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:03:52 +0000

The Performance Center at Glinn & Giordano Physical Therapy is home to a series of programs that aim to accelerate your personal goals.

People remember you for what you do, not what you plan to do!

RESULTS….that’s what you want and that’s what we provide. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved in a program it’s time to stop thinking and start acting. We make it simple and risk free for you…..pick a program, give us a call and we’ll give you your first session free. Pick your poison…Alex or Reia. They’re our version of American Gladiators…..beauty and brawn. Give them a call at 661-327-4357 and they will get you set up.

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CIRCUIT TRAINING

The cornerstone of any fitness routine. Technically circuit training is a mixture of resistance training and high intensity aerobics exercises, but we think it’s better stated as the 800 pound gorilla of workout routines. You want results and this will definately get them for you. Classes are only $5 per session with no additional charge for drop-ins.

ZAZU FIT CLUB

Zazu….it’s the Hebrew word for movement. This fun and energy filled program is designed for at-risk youth aged 10-17. Obesity is one of the fastest growing epidemics in the United States. We take that problem, infuse it with some fun and create a solution that kids enjoy and parents rave over. Program fees are only $30 per month.

HEALTH FOR LIFE

Occupational Therapy

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:03:19 +0000

Occupational Therapy is dedicated to the treatment of injuries to the hands and upper extremities.

The Occupational Therapy section of Glinn & Giordano Physical Therapy is known as Marie Glyn Occupational Therapy or MGOT.

Our Occupational Therapy clinic accepts referrals from all primary care providers or physician assistants from hospitals and private practice clinics. What sets us apart from the competition is not only our superior care, but the fact that we have two Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) on staff to treat a variety of ailments. Clinic hours are 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday though Thursday and 8:00am – 5:00pm on Friday.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Marie Glynn Occupational Therapy treats more than just work-related injuries. To understand this better, think of ”occupation” as “any purposeful activity.” This definition allows for MGOT to treat injuries that are related to work, leisure and the basic activities of daily living.

Our Occupational Therapists help return patients back to purposeful activity after physical injuries by helping the patient acquire or rebuild skills that have been lost or damaged. At MGOT, the primary job of the Occupational Therapist is to help patients rehabilitate from upper extremity injuries or disabilities, including injuries to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand.

Patients often confuse Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT). The contrasting factor is that occupational therapy is directed care to the hands and upper extremities while physical therapy is directed care toward injuries to the neck, back and/or legs. Often times both Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy utilize similar techniques, but given the specific nature of each speciality they each have unique features that benefit the patients during the rehabilitative process.

Common Injuries

The injuries most commonly seen at MGOT are repetitive motion injuries and trauma due to physical training, sports, falls, work injuries or motor vehicle accidents. A patient will be seen in occupational therapy for a loss of range-of-motion or strength in the hands, elbows, or shoulders resulting from fractures, burns or other injuries. Typical injuries seen at MGOT include:

Repetitive Motion Injuries
Traumatic Injuries
Nerve Compression
Jamming Injuries to Digits
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tendon Lacerations (rehab)
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Fractures
Wrist Tendonitis Cysts and Tumors
Soft Tissue Injuries Wrist Instability
Arthritis or Inflamation
Burns

Treatments

MGOT is set up to treat a variety of injuries. The treatment methods include:

Fluidotherapy Machines – dry heat
Parafin Bath – moist heat
Hot and cold packs
Ultrasound – used to create a thermal effect
Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (TENS) – electrical interruption of the pain cycle
Various kinds of upper extremity splinting

Medical News

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:02:04 +0000

At Glinn & Giordano we know how important it is to stay on top of the latest medical news. Now you can use our website for cutting-edge medical news and information.

Rehabilitation Within A Day of Knee Replacement Pays Off.

Article Date: 6 March 2011 – 16:00pst

Starting rehabilitation sooner following knee arthroplasty surgery could pay dividends – for both patients and hospitals. Commecing physical therapy within 24 hours of surgery can improve pain, range of motion and muscle strength as well as cut hospital stays, according to new research in the journal Clinical Rehabilitation, published by SAGE.

Mindful of the trend towards discharging patients from hospital more rapidly after surgery in recent years, physical therapy and public health researchers from Almeria, Malaga and Granada in Spain set out to investigate whether an early start to physical therapy would improve recovery from knee arthroplasty surgery. They compared patients who began treatment within 24 hours of surgery with those who began 48-72 hours after their operation in a random, controlled clinical trial. Each group comprised over 150 patients aged 50-75.

The post-operative treatment began with a series of leg exercises, breathing exercises, and tips on posture. By the second day walking short distances with walking aids was added, and in subsequent days this was built up towards adapting to daily life activities, such as beginning to climb stairs on day four.

On average, those beginning treatment earlier stayed in hospital two days less than the control group and had five fewer rehabilitation sessions before they were discharged. An early start also lead to less pain, a greater range of joint motion both in leg flexion and extension, improved muscle strength and higher scores in tests for gait and balance.

Health systems are currently subjected to strong economic pressures, and a cutting the length of hospital stays has become a priority. Other benefits of early mobilization after this surgery are fewer complications such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, chest infection, and urinary retention. With hospital-acquired infections such as MRSA also a serious concern, a shorter hospital stay might also lower the risk to patients of contracting this type of secondary infection.

“Orthopaedics, especially knee replacement surgery, is one area that may lend itself to accelerated discharge,” says author Adelaida Mª Castro Sánchez, from the University of Almeria. “We therefore postulated that early rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty could accelerate the capacity of patients for daily life activities, and reduce their hospital stay.”

Osteoarthritis is estimated to affect around three quarters of over 65s in developed countries, and when it affects the knees it can be intensely painful, affecting the gait and leading to deformity. As a result, replacing the knee joint with a surgical implant has now become a routine, but major, surgical procedure.

Source: Medical News Today

Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a proper health care professional.

Health 4 Life

mwhittaker — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:14:27 +0000

Health 4 Life is a comprehensive wellness program designed to allow patients to live life at the pace they want.

Our philosophy is that the word ‘wellness’ should be a verb. Don’t think of health and wellness as something you aim to achieve, think of it as the way you live your life.

The Health For Life program is the best kept secret in Kern County. Designed to be a comprehensive wellness program, the Health For Life program has quickly gained popularity as a low-pressure method of staying on top of your physical health. As a member of the Health For Life program you are able to increase your energy, strengthen your body and maintain the active lifestyle you want all while meeting like-minded individuals that share your goals. Affectionately dubbed as ‘Health For Lifers’, this small group of individuals are under the supervision of a trained exercise physiologist and are known to be a some of the most engaging people in our clinics.

Three Foundational Objectives

Cardiovascular Training – To promote weight loss and a healthy heart.

Core Stability Training – To strengthen the abdominals and back to prevent injury.

Resistance Training – To increase the body’s metabolism, bone mineral density and function.