Before we talk about the Suspended Gait Training, let's first look at what Gait Training is. According to Wikipedia, "Gait training or gait rehabilitation is the act of learning how to walk, either as a child, or, more frequently, after sustaining an injury or disability."
In Physcial Therapy, Gait Training is used after an injury or any condition which affects your ability to walk. It can be used for general weakness, after a stroke, and various neuromuscul...
Posted on 2020-07-02
Hey folks! The month of April is full of so many awareness proclamations and events. But one that is special to us is Limb Loss Awareness Month! As I traverse the internet and mountains of information, I find that Limb Loss gets left left off of these lists-which speaks volumes to me. As I'm writing this, I also contacted some of these health awareness sites asking them to include Limb Loss on their lists. AMPEDUP is designed more as mental health support. ...
Posted on 2020-04-16
Are your getting dizzy? Losing your balance? Maybe your doctor has diagnosed you with a vestibular problem. Many are surprised to learn that Physical Therapy is an appropriate referral for these conditions. There are specefic exercises designed to help with vestibular problems.
When you come in, you will be be assessed by the PT. Then you and your PT will come up with a Plan of Care, determining which exercises are best for your condition. We also ...
Posted on 2020-04-01
We now have a COVID-19 Alerts bar on our website. Click for developments at our clinic. Our goal is for yall to remain safe, remain healthy and to decrease the spread as best we can.
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Posted on 2020-03-20
Sure everyone has heard of a support group. But not all support groups are run the same way. There's AA, NA, support groups for specific types of mental illness, strokes, etc. You get the picture. Well, since our LCSW has been managing at Excel Rehab, she's been learning more about amputee support groups. What we've learned is this-most amputee support groups are run more like clinics. There are often PTs, OTs, other staff, family members, Orthotics and Prosthetics ...
Posted on 2020-03-13
