Functional Rehab in Spokane WA

Our patients are evaluated by a certified ATC who works closely with our chiropractors for cohesive and supportive care. The exercise program developed for each individual encourages a restorative functional movement pattern to prevent pain and increase performance. Patients range from post-op for a sports injury to improving balance so you can play with your grandchildren, and everything in between!

The exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health. Our Certified Athletic Trainer can develop an entire training program for you to do in office so you can continue on your own.

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Conditions That Functional Rehab Help in Spokane WA

Functional Rehab helps restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Functional Rehab or "medically directed rehab" helps restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Our Spokane WA patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

Treatment often includes exercise; especially for patients who have been immobilized or who lack flexibility, strength, or endurance. Functional Rehab helps encourage patients to use their muscles to increase their flexibility and range of motion. More advanced exercises focus on improving strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. The goal is to improve how an individual functions at work and at home.

Functional Rehab also helps treat a wide range of disorders; such as pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, neurology, and cardiopulmonary rehab.

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FAQs About Functional Rehab

Do I need to see a physician before I can receive functional rehab?

• No, all 50 states have direct access to Functional Rehab. This means that you don't need to see a medical doctor or primary care provider before care.

What is the difference between a chiropractor and a certified athletic trainer?

• Our physicians perform a comprehensive analysis of a range of motion, including identifying the joints involved, tissue limitations, muscular imbalances, and structural pathologies. A chiropractor will treat the spine and be able to order special tests like X-rays, MRIs, and blood tests.

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How Functional Rehab Works

Applied Health Associates of Spokane WA was designed to provide an ideal environment for healing your body, through chiropractic, massage, or functional rehab. When you arrive at our office, our physicians will take a thorough history, and evaluation of the entire body including posture and biomechanics, range of motion, and joint mobility to find out the cause of pain or disability. You will then discuss treatment options and goals so that we can customize a treatment plan catered to you.

Each session will last roughly one hour. The frequency of visits and the length of treatment is determined by the physician who prescribed the treatment. The results are typically a result of the patient's commitment. When the patient follows the plan, does their exercises as often as suggested, and uses the proper techniques, the treatment is typically very successful.

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Before Your Appointment

It is a good idea to arrive at your functional rehab appointment properly dressed. It is best that you wear snug comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your movement. It is also a good idea to bring your insurance card, a form of identification, the prescription that your physician gave you, and if needed, your co-pay.

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If you are interested in functional rehab in Spokane WA, call our Applied Health Associates team today!