Physical Therapy Program Goals
The example below demonstrates general focus areas and treatments provided by UBC, Inc. However, it is important to remember that our clinicians customize each treatment schedule to meet the individual rehabilitation needs for each of our clients.
Focus Area
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Goal
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Treatment
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Outcome/Measure
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Flexibility / range of motion
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-Increased functional flexibility
-Correct postural alignment
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-Education
-Stretching / exercise
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-Range of motion scores on fitness test to show gradual progression to normal limits
-Clinical observation
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Trunk strength and stabilization
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-Improve functional trunk stabilization
-Increase load, repetition, and time performed
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-Trunk stabilization program, including:
- Eagle weights
- Therapy ball
- Mat exercise
- Walking
- Body blade
- Theraband
- Free weights
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-Increased strength on single lift tasks on fitness tests
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Endurance and cardiovascular fitness
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-Increased MET score tolerated in target heart rate with decreased recovery time
-Increased tolerance for maintained aerobic activity
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-Aerobic program, including:
- Specific aerobic activities
- Outdoor walking
- Increase of physical demands
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-Fitness test components, including:
- MET score
- Recovery time
- Resting heart
- Time in target heart rate
- Total exercise time
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