Diagnostic
The following diagnostics are offered at our facility:
- Joint and Muscle Testing
- Isotonic Functional Capacity Testing
- Sensory Nerve Conduction Testing
- Motor (Functional) Nerve Testing
- Computerized Range of Motion Testing
- Computerized Myotome Strength Testing
- Surface EMG (Electromyography)
- Spirometry
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- X-ray
- Bone Density Testing (for Osteoporosis)
- Body Fat Analysis
Electrocardiogram EKG testing examines for overall heart function to make sure your cardiovascular system is able to handle active exercise with our physical therapy team.
Maximal Forced Expiration / Spirometry Maximal forced expiration testing assesses an important parameter of lung function: the amount of air you can release from your lungs in one breath. This helps assure us that your lung function is able to handle active exercise with our physical therapy team.
Bone density / Osteoporosis screening Bone density testing assesses for risk factors associated with osteoporosis. We measure bone density and compare your density to normalized statistics to determine your level of risk of osteoporotic fracture.
Nerve Conduction Velocity Nerve Conduction Tests are ordered to learn more about the health of peripheral nerves. Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing measures the speed of conduction of impulses through a nerve. This test is used to diagnose nerve damage or dysfunction. These tests can establish if a nerve is compressed, and give a numeric value to how severely it is compressed and often where it is compressed. The test can last anywhere from a half an hour to an hour.
Radiographs / X-ray Use to rule out fractures, gross pathology and to assess for structural or postural abnormalities that may be a source our your current pain.
Range of motion A study used to determine your level of functional impairmentand used as a measuring stick for successful return to function after comprehensive treatment.
Foot Care… Putting your body in balance with Orthotics
The key to better health could be right under your…toes. What do my feet have to do with it? Your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body. Like the foundation of a house, your feet support the weight of everything above them. When a small problem develops in your feet, a subtle change in the way you walk will cause a chain reaction of adjustments in your posture and walking mechanics. These changes can put stress on joints higher up in your body, and lead to more serious problems.
GaitScan is a state of the art computer hardware and software system that helps your health care practitioner assess and analyze your feet. This analysis combined with your practitioners’ experience and knowledge detects abnormal foot function which may be affecting your feet or other parts of your body. Your health care practitioner at Total Health Systems can prescribe foot orthotics to help correct your specific foot and body imbalance. You can help us by discussing any nagging foot, leg or back problems, and even by simply asking if your feet could be part of the problem.
The Orthotic Group’s (TOG) custom orthotics help rebalance your feet, reducing pain and discomfort by enhancing your body’s natural movements. In close partnership with your healthcare professional, TOG designs orthotics that augment treatment and add to your general well-being no matter where your feet may take you!
How do I know if I have a problem?
- Localized foot pain
- Arch/heel pain
- Hip or back pain-even neck pain
- Leg/knee pain
- Bunions, hammer toes
Mention the GaitScan to your physician or the front desk so they can schedule your assessment today!
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