Excellcare Physical Therapy

03/09/2022

We are looking for a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant to join our amazing team part-time this spring! We are targeting our hire for the end of May.
Our team is made up of physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, with specialities in dry needling, MDT/Mckenzie method, ASTYM, and pelvic health. We value the diverse specializations we currently offer, and ensure our clinicians the ability to spend one-on-one time with our patients so that each treatment is comprehensive.

We are looking for a part-time PT/PTA who is excited to join a team in continuing to create an exemplary patient experience. We offer a family feel to our patients and staff, and have flexible scheduling. We are excited to grow our team to add a new clinician! New grads welcome to apply, as we provide a wonderful mentoring program! Competitive rates offered, please call 773-779-1111 to learn more details!

07/16/2021

After delivery, 1/3 of women have pelvic floor disorder. This can manifest in leaking urine, increased urinary frequency, pain in the pelvic area, bowel issues, and pelvic organ prolapse. Laura Novak, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT is specialized in treating pelvic floor disorders, and is committed to helping to restore better function. Call 773-779-1111 or visit excellcare.net to schedule an evaluation.

07/09/2021

Common Dance Injuries and Physical Therapy Treatment

Hello, I am Laura Novak, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, and former dancer. One of the reasons I became interested in physical therapy was due to several visits after dance injuries. I now focus my practice in orthopedics, and have a passion treating dancers who want to get back to what they love doing!

Some of the most common dance injuries occur to the back, knee, and ankle.

Spondylolisthesis is the most common cause of back pain in teens, which is when a vertebrae slips forward on the vertebrae below, due to small stress fractures. Some of the time, this happens due to areas of immobility above or below the level of the Spondylolisthesis, so addressing those areas with mobility is a common approach I perform. Core stabilization is essential in bracing the area, so that the Lumbar spine is supported properly-especially important when the dancer is extending their Lumbar spine! We work to teach the deep stabilizers when and how to fire, in order to decrease the risk of re-injury and pain.

Knee injuries are also common in dancers. We see a strength imbalance and inadequate flexibility around the hip/knee in many cases. This causes abnormal forces at the soft tissue around the knee, and contributes to knee injuries. Therapy focuses on restoring proper length of the muscles and strengthening of the weak muscles. How do we know what is what? We test during your evaluation, and create an individualized plan for you to return to dance.

Ankle sprains are also common in the dance world, and I typically see a loss of proper mobility around the ankle, poor strength around the ankle (and even higher up into the leg/hip), and poor balance. Many studies have found that there is decreased position sense (properioception) with ankle instability, so we focus on improving balance strategies with changing surfaces under the foot.

For more information on our services, go to www.excellcarept.net and you can schedule a free screen or evaluation!

06/04/2021

At EXCELLCARE PT, we work closely with local dance studios in getting dancers back doing what they love to do. We treat dancers of many ages, with many diagnoses. Book your free screen today at EXCELLCARE PT.net

11/03/2020

Wondering when you can begin to run postpartum? What about pushing a jogging stroller while running? Excellcare’s Laura Novak, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT will host a live in-service on these questions and more! Stay tuned for details!

10/11/2020

Did you know that you can come to Excellcare Physical Therapy and receive a free injury screen? Our therapists will perform an assessment and determine how physical therapy can help you. It can be especially useful to get seen quickly-we schedule our free screens within 24 hours of your call. Click on our website and select request free consultation to contact us and set up your free screen!
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09/21/2020

We are excited to announce that we now are specialized in pelvic health! Laura, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT and Jola, PTA are our pelvic health therapists here at Excellcare. They are specially trained to design a personalized treatment plan for patients with the following diagnoses: Incontinence, organ prolapse, overactive bladder, Diastasis Recti, and Pelvic pain.

The therapists at Excellcare evaluate conditions specific to women's health and create a plan of care to return you to your highest function.

08/24/2020

Let’s talk about how running injuries happen... Many of us have experienced a running injury at some point in our lives, but what exactly do you know about them?

Read here to learn! https://1l.ink/C2GP7WD

08/17/2020

It's no secret that any neurological disorder can be debilitating, forcing you to find new ways to manage daily life. While it can be frustrating, PT can help you get back to living life on your own terms!

Schedule with us: https://excellcare.net/request-appointment/

08/13/2020

Happy Thursday! Guess what... Our latest newsletter is out NOW! Check it out here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/504543/

08/10/2020

One commonly asked question by patients who have just delivered a baby is “When can I get back to running?

Good question... Read your answer here! https://1l.ink/L365VGF

08/03/2020

The most common cause of back pain is from sustaining an injury. This can happen in one of two ways - from an instant, sudden trauma, or from a repetitive-use injury that develops gradually over time.

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