Here you will find information on physical therapy protocols, the Rehabilitation Department at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, pain management, videos on the most common therapy stretches, and psychological support programs.
Physical therapy is a critical component of Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction treatment. Limb lengthening creates special demands and considerations for the patient’s rehabilitation. The goals of therapy are to maintain and increase range-of-motion of joints, promote muscle strengthening, help prevent contractures, and improve strength, mobility, and functional independence.
Patient undergoing physical therapy at the Paley Institute Rehabilitation Department
We have an on-site physical therapy department here at the Paley Institute that exclusively treats our patients. Dr. Paley or one of his physician’s assistants may recommend physical therapy as part of your treatment plan. The Paley Rehabilitation Department is conveniently located at 5325 Greenwood Ave Suite 101, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (on the campus of St. Mary's). For all lengthening patients, Dr. Paley requires them to stay in West Palm Beach throughout the lengthening phase and receive daily physical therapy, 5 days per week, at the Paley Institute’s Rehabilitation Department. For any questions or additional information, you can contact the Rehab Department directly at 561.844.7878.
The rehabilitation team at Paley Institute is excited to offer an intensive, two-week therapy opportunity for patients to work 2-3 hours per day with a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists with consultation opportunities available with the orthotist and child life specialist. Therapy will be individualized to the patient who, with their family, will be asked to identify functional goals which will be addressed to promote an improvement in skills and independence. At our clinic, we offer spinal electrical stimulation, whole body vibration with the Galileo System, LiteGait and Alter-G partial body weight support systems, splinting and constraint-induced therapy, ASTYM (soft tissue system/tools) and specially trained and highly experienced therapists with a passion for what they do.
Physical therapy during lengthening can be physically demanding on the patient and emotionally demanding on their families. Some of these techniques can help ensure a smoother process during therapy with a young child.
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