Physical Therapy in Hollywood, FL

Icon Medical Centers in Hollywood, Fla. provides physical therapy services to residents in South Florida. Individuals who have been injured in automobile accidents, while at work or due to a slip and fall, can benefit greatly from physical therapy sessions at the Icon Medical Centers located in Hollywood. We are also experienced in providing sports medicine to those who have been injured in a sports-related accident.

At Icon Medical Centers, our physical therapists provide treatment to our patients that is designed to help relieve their pain, decrease their dependence on medication and, when possible, reduce the need for surgical intervention.

All physical therapy treatment plans are specifically designed to meet the needs of each patient. Our therapists evaluate and treat each individual patient according to the diagnosis provided by our accident doctors.

An individual’s quality of life relies greatly on his or her ability to move. The inability to move without pain affects an individual’s ability to work, pursue his or her dreams, parent, as well as live a healthy, active lifestyle. Furthermore, according to the American Psychological Association, chronic pain can lead to other health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, anxiety and depression.

Individuals who experience pain and/or decreased mobility due to a medical condition, or an injury, can benefit from a personalized physical therapy treatment program created by the physicians and physical therapists at Icon Medical Centers in Hollywood.

The dedicated and caring physical therapists at Icon Medical Centers help us treat a variety of illnesses and injuries. Some of these conditions include:

• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Repetitive stress/Overuse injuries (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome and plantar fasciitis)
• Sports-related injuries (e.g., meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears)
• Multiple sclerosis, as well as other diseases that affect an individual’s mobility

Each of our patients receives a physical therapy treatment program that is tailored to meet his or her specific needs. Our therapists and physicians work together to create a treatment plan that respects the patient’s limits, yet introduces challenges to assist the patient in regaining his or her strength, which ultimately improves the patient’s mobility.

To remain independent, mobility is key. A walking regimen alone can reduce the risk of an individual suffering from a stroke, heart attack, knee arthritis or a hip fracture. Moreover, mobility allows an individual to remain physically active, which can help prevent obesity. Preventing obesity is essential in that according to the most recent research conducted by the American Journal of Public Health, at least 20 percent of the deaths among Americans aged 45 to 64 are related to obesity.

At the Hollywood branch of Icon Medical Centers, we offer our patients a variety of services. Whether an individual needs physical therapy for an illness or injury, chiropractic care to maintain proper physical function or he or she just wants to treat themselves to a massage, we can provide these services and more.

While each physical therapy patient receives individualized treatment, some of the treatments a patient may receive include:

• Massage
• Cervical traction
• Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
• Stretching exercises
• Walking exercises
• Core strengthening and resistance exercises
• Exercises that concentrate on the knee, shoulder, back or neck
• Hot and cold therapy
• Therapeutic ultrasound
• Chiropractic care