Our 3 STEP program...
ASSESS
Assessment identifies & focuses us to be crystal clear on understanding your journey of pain & your goals.
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Assessment may include:
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A comprehensive health history
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Reflective listening & discussion to understand your situation and goals
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A neurological examination
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A comprehensive biomechanical examination
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Clear explanation & discussion to answer your questions about:
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What is wrong?
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How do we fix it?
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How long will this take to recover?
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DESIGN
Focused on your history, your goals, we map out a realistic time line and chart the course to achieve your definition of success.​
ACTION
Step by Step...
we take action to calm down pain, correct movement and stability deficits & facilitate musculoskeletal healing.
Services
Common conditions we treat:
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Spine conditions (neck, midback, low back)
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Headaches
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Temporomandibular dysfunction
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Shoulder impingement, rotator cuff & labrum tear
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Golfer's & Tennis elbow (epicondylalgia)
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Osteoarthritis
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Tendonitis
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Ligament sprains
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Bursitis
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Muscle strains and spasms
Tactics we can employ include:
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Mobilization/Manipulation of muscle, tendon and joints
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A spectrum of options available. The art to the science is in the skillset and attunement to what works for each person along their journey.​
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Dry Needling
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
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B.E.T. - Back Education & Training
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CMS - Corrective Movement Strategies to restore thoughtless, fearless movement
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S.T.E.P.S: Scientific Therapeutic Exercise Progressions
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Functional Activity to return to play, recreation or sport
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Physical Therapy reviews
"I'm a local doctor of physical therapy that worked for years with Kevin. He gives excellent care. He does a thorough evaluation ruling in/out multiple systems of the body. He then has excellent treatment plans and his patients love him!"
- Katie Frick, DPT, NCS
Lexington Medical Center
"Beyond his wealth of knowledge and expertise, Dr. Kevin Ford possesses the kind of genuine caring, compassion & dedication that is so vital in rehab. Kevin is one of a kind and I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to seek him out for my own physical therapy."
- Mark Haith, DPT, OCS
VCU Sports Medicine
"Kevin Ford was a mentor to me in my early years as a physical therapist. He exemplifies the type of therapist and person I have strived to be in the years since. He is an expert physical therapist with a wealth of knowledge and experience. This is balanced by his ability to listen and empower his patients with kindness and good humor. I would not hesitate to choose Kevin as my physical therapist."
- Tegan Haith, DPT
H2 Health
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"Kevin helped me rehab after a shoulder surgery. I went from constant pain and unable to move my arm to feeling normal again. His knowledge and expertise helped me get back to playing baseball with my son again and I'm thankful."
- Paul Frick