Here at Bodhizone, we acknowledge that pain is complicated. There is no silver bullet cure for orthopedic issues. Recovery can be frustratingly slow, and it is easy to become suck along the path to recovery.
That’s why we provide the most complete care possible. We guide recovery, assess movement problems and identify potential injury patterns.
We do this by working as an interdisciplinary team of licensed health care professionals, guiding you to optimal physical performance. Whether through our human performance lab, chiropractic care, physical therapy, osteopathy, acupuncture, Pilates or personal training, we work together to make sure you have access to the resources you need to maximize your health.
Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention, and health promotion.
Adolescents who participate in organized sports are particularly susceptible to accidents and overuse injuries since their bones, muscles and tendons are still developing. During this period of tumultuous growth, adolescents often add on tons of high-impact sports like basketball, football, volleyball, soccer and lacrosse with little to no rest between…
BFRT is achieved through the application of external pressure over the extremities. The applied pressure is sufficient to maintain arterial inflow while occluding venous outflow distal to the occlusion site. The goal is to enable patients to make greater strength gains while lifting lighter loads, thereby reducing the overall stress…
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is thousands of years old and has changed little over the centuries. Its basic concept is that a vital force of life, called Qi, surges through the body. Any imbalance to Qi can cause disease and illness. This imbalance is most commonly thought to be caused…
Custom orthotics are specially-made medical devices designed to support and comfort your feet. Instead of you having to conform to the floor, orthotics help bring the floor up to you. Prescription orthotics are crafted for you and no one else. They match the contours of your feet precisely and are…
Ergonomics is the study and practice of improving the way people move and function within their daily life. … Physical therapists are trained in ergonomics as a means to help people with injury prevention and resolution.
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Geriatric physical therapy is a form of physical therapy specifically geared toward older adults and their unique issues and challenges. Geriatric physical therapy takes into account that older adults tend to become less active over time, experience a decrease in muscle strength, coordination, and reaction timing, and have a lower…
With over 32,000 certified providers throughout North America, the Graston Technique is rapidly becoming a household name in the therapy world. The Graston Technique was born in 1994 when an amateur athlete became frustrated with his lack of progress following a knee injury. The athlete used his background in machinery…
Hand therapy is the art and science of evaluating and treating injuries and conditions of the upper extremity (shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand). It uses a number of therapeutic interventions to help return a person to their highest level of function. It evolved from the need for a…
Human performance is defined as quantifying the variables of exercise in order to make sound judgement developing an individual exercise prescription. This in conjunction with the goals of the patient, athlete or client develops a solid baseline of metabolic parameters. Then we re-test every 3-6 months observing trends in performance.…
The Kinesio Taping® Method is a therapeutic taping technique which alleviates pain and facilitates lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin. This lifting affect forms convolutions in the skin increasing interstitial space and allowing for decreased inflammation in affected areas. Based upon research and years of clinical use, The Kinesio®…
Most men need to pay more attention to their health. Compared to women, men are more likely to smoke, drink and make unhealthy or risky choices. They also put off regular checkups and medical care. There are also health conditions that only affect men, such as prostate cancer and low…
Myofascial decompression or cupping is a therapy that helps treat musculoskeletal disorders by using suction to create negative pressure underneath the cup. Originally fire was used to create the suction, but more recently a simple pump is used. The negative pressure helps to decompress the area by lifting the skin…
If your child needs physical therapy, they’ll work with a pediatric physical therapist (PT). Typically, pediatric PTs treat kids under 18, from newborns to teenagers. They see children for a variety of different reasons, including bone/muscle issues, sports-related injuries, or genetic, brain, spine, or nerve disorders. PTs have years of…
Good posture is about more than standing up straight so you can look your best. It is an important part of your long-term health. Making sure that you hold your body the right way, whether you are moving or still, can prevent pain, injuries, and other health problems.
Return to Sport or Return to Play Testing is an important process with regards to readiness for participation in higher level activities in order to decrease risk of re-injury or secondary injury. This consists of a host of tests, measures and functional performance to ensure the athlete may return to…
If you suffer from chronic back and/or neck pain, you might be a prime candidate for pain relief through spinal decompression. This non-surgical option offered at Fifth Avenue PT & Wellness can be used for pain management and has been known to improve overall health by reducing compression forces on…
Telehealth is the distribution of health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunication technologies. It allows long-distance patient and clinician contact, care, advice, reminders, education, intervention, monitoring, and remote admissions.
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are disorders of the jaw muscles, temporomandibular joints (TMJ), and the nerves linked to chronic facial pain. Any problem that prevents the complex system of muscles, bones, and joints from working together in harmony may result in temporomandibular disorder. Symptoms like clicking, popping and locking are part…
VRT is usually performed on an outpatient basis, although in some cases, the treatment can be initiated in the hospital. Patients are seen by a licensed physical or occupational therapist with advanced post-graduate training. VRT begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment that should include collecting a detailed history of the…
Women’s health is a broad term referring to physical and mental health problems that are of exclusive concern for women, and which are more common in women or which differ in presentation, severity, or consequences in women compared to men. Women’s health is often defined in terms of reproductive health…