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Hi. My name is Sheldon and I have been a resident here at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy for the past month. I wanted to share a case that shows the efficacy of mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT) method, when guided by certified MDT physical therapists.
Bob had been suffering from agonizing pain throughout his body from a motor vehicle accident over 6 months ago. He did not seek physical therapy or other health services because he thought the pain would naturally get better. However, over those months his symptoms grew worse and started to limit his daily function. His lifestyle also changed from being an active outdoors man to sedentary. He finally came to the office after months of suffering and didn’t really know what to expect.
Part two:
During the evaluation, we focused on Bob’s neck symptoms. We guided him through several movements to help identify his pain pattern, but Bob’s pain didn’t follow the typical pattern of a “normal” injury. Throughout the all movements, flexion (head nodding) was the only one that did not increase his symptoms. We prescribed him to do flexion of the neck every hour for 10 repetitions. After a few days for a follow up appointment, Bob’s symptoms significantly improved. We concluded that Bob fit the MDT category as flexion derangement.
Bob reports his symptoms are now nearly gone! After just 4 sessions, he is now independent with his home exercise program. He is continuing to do strengthening exercises to increase his function. He has returned his leisurely activities with minimal pain. Bob is happy with the results and now seeking treatment for other body parts at our clinic. So if you have been suffering from pain for months without a good solution, come on in and we will help you get to the bottom of the issue.
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Nick Rinard Physical Therapy has been helping people with the Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy method for over 19 years . 2019 Marks the 20 years of service!
WE have helped so many of you get back to a pain-free life.
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Nick Rinard Physical Therapy looked at “McKenzie physical therapy Portland” to see which clinics advertised using this credentialed method. We noticed a trend of clinics advertising use of the method but none of their physical therapists were actually certified in MDT. Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is certified in the methodology, has been for the last 19 years and always will be update in the MDT community! Make sure you are getting this scientific, up to date, physical therapy treatment by scheduling your visit at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy.
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By now many of us have made our resolutions and set our goals for 2019.
How likely are you to succeed at your endeavor?
Check out this article and see if there are helpful tips that may make you more successful in your self-actualization:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/10-tips-to-keep-your-new-years-resolution/
Margo Burette DPT
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I’d like to share the success story of one our patients. Let’s call her Cindy Lou like the precious little Who from Whoville in Dr. Seuss’ storybook How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Cindy Lou had a total knee replacement surgery 4.5 months ago. She came in to our clinic in August barely able to walk using a walker. Today, she is not only walking well, she is dancing with her Jazzercise group!
Cindy Lou was very successful with physical therapy due to her diligence with her home exercise program. She had to work through some very intense pain to recover her full flexion and extension range of motion. Her perseverance with daily, diligent stretches has finally restored her full range of motion.
One challenge that Cindy Lou faced was managing swelling (edema) post-operative. Let me mention here some things that made a positive difference for her: 1) Ice and elevation (20’ multiple times a day in the first 4-6 weeks after surgery), 2) TED compression hose, 3) Retrograde massage (gentle pressure sweeping upward from the base of the knee to the thigh to encourage lymphatic return) and 4) Staying moving! Too much time in a sedentary position with her leg in the dependent position would increase her swelling, which then created more stiffness and pain.
Congratulations, Cindy Lou! We are proud of your perseverance through your post-operative process and happy to have been on your team to guide your recovery.
Margo Burette DPT
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