Ankle & Foot

Your feet carry you around all day, every day. So when there is a problem with or injury to your feet or ankles, your daily life is altered, and getting around becomes a real pain. Physical therapy is typically the first-line treatment for many foot and ankle problems, from injuries, joint instability, and strains to post-surgical rehabilitation. At Vita Fitness & Physical Therapy, we aim to get you back on your feet, doing pain-free activities you love. 
Ankle & Foot

Conditions

Achilles Tendinitis

Achilles tendonitis is an overuse injury characterized by pain in the lower calf or back of the heel. It occurs when the structures in your Achilles tendon are unprepared to handle the load applied through the area. 

Fractures & Broken Ankle

A broken or fractured ankle is an injury to the bone usually as a result of twisting the foot due to a simple misstep or fall, or from direct trauma (i.e. swift turn while downhill skiing or car crash).

Plantar Fasciitis

The plantar fascia is a thick connective tissue that provides arch support for the foot, which connects the ball of the foot to the heel. When this band becomes overloaded, the foot can swell and make it difficult or impossible to walk without pain.

Sprains & Strains

Ankle sprains and strains are common injuries from a fall, slip, playing sports, running, or just walking and tripping on rough surfaces. A lateral (inversion) ankle sprain (rolling of the ankle) is the most common cause of injury.

Treatments

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy involves a range of hands-on techniques performed by our skilled therapists. These techniques aim to promote healing, improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore optimal function. With a personalized approach, our therapists utilize various manual therapy techniques to address specific needs and conditions.

Therapeutic Exercise and Activity

Therapeutic exercise and activity are modalities that play a crucial role in restoring function, improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, and promoting overall physical well-being. Therapeutic exercise is focused on addressing specific impairments and restoring strength and flexibility while therapeutic activity targets overall functional abilities and promotes independence in daily activities.

Neuromuscular Re-education

Neuromuscular re-education is a specialized technique to improve coordination, control, and function of muscles and nerves. Our therapists use this technique to restore proper muscle activation, improve balance and proprioception, and enhance overall movement quality. By stimulating the neuromuscular system, patients can regain functional abilities and improve their quality of life.

Sports Injury Rehab

Sports injury rehab services are specialized rehabilitation programs designed to help athletes recover from injuries sustained during sports or exercise. Our sports injury rehab services are provided by licensed healthcare professionals with extensive experience in working with athletes.

Pain Management

Our pain management services include a range of therapies, such as medication management, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, and other complementary techniques. Our team of licensed healthcare professionals works closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan.

Dry Needling

Dry needling can be effective for a range of conditions, including chronic pain, sports injuries, and postural dysfunction. Our dry needling services are provided by licensed professionals to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Post Surgery Rehab

Our post-surgery rehab services are provided by licensed healthcare professionals with extensive experience in working with patients who have undergone various surgical procedures. We work closely with each patient’s surgeon to develop a personalized rehabilitation plan. 

Work Injury Rehabilitation

Work injury assistance is a specialized service provided by us to help individuals recover from work-related injuries and return to work as soon as possible. Our work injury assistance services include evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of work-related injuries through a range of therapies, such as physical therapy.

Balance/Fall Prevention

Vita Fitness & Physical Therapy offers personalized fitness plans that are tailored to individual needs, ensuring that each client can achieve their balance goals and lead a fulfilling life.

Medical Fitness

Vita’s Medical Fitness program offers a personalized and medically guided approach, led by our licensed physical therapists. Tailored to suit individuals dealing with arthritis, chronic pain, joint replacement, or existing medical conditions, our programs focus on achieving goals safely and effectively. Through a combination of pain management, personal training, home exercises, or other suitable approaches, we strive to provide transformative benefits to our clients.

Assisted Stretching

Assisted stretching is a technique where a trained professional helps to stretch and elongate muscles, providing deeper and more effective stretches. With the aid of our physical therapists, we can more accurately treat the affected areas and ensure you are getting the proper range of motion that your body needs.

FMS (Functional Movement Screening)

At Vita Fitness & Physical therapy, our therapists utilize the FMS, a standardized assessment to evaluate an individual’s mobility and stability. With FMS, our professionals can design targeted exercise programs to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and promote overall well-being.

Yes, that’s true

Most insurance companies now permit you to get evaluated and treated by a licensed physical therapist without needing a referral or prescription from your doctor.

Check your health insurance plan for more details, or Contact us directly if you have any concerns about your physical health so that we help you get back to feeling your best!

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Therapy focused on and for you!

Our ultimate goal is to help you not only feel better physically but also to ensure that you feel comfortable and actively involved in your therapy treatment. Our team of experienced clinicians will work closely with you to understand the root causes of your injury or condition and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you recover and maintain optimal health.

We recognize that each patient is unique and requires a tailored approach to their therapy.

Our team will work closely with you to set realistic goals and milestones and continually monitor your progress to ensure that you are on the right track to recovery. We will also provide you with exercises and education to empower you to take control of your recovery and maintain your health for the long term.

At Vita Fitness & Physical Therapy, we focus on improving the quality of life for our patients through quality care, education, and support. We are here to assist you at every step and make your recovery as smooth and comfortable as possible.

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