The AM 200’s Personal Therapy ControlTM system allows for the highest level of Dry Hydrotherapy treatment customization. The physician may adjust the heat, pressure, duration, and target treatment settings to meet any patient’s prescription needs... <more>
For centuries, water has been used for recreational and therapeutic use. New technologies and treatments have given aquatics a whole new importance in the fields of Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. Therapies use aquatics and rehab techniques so a patient can regain motion at a quicker pace and to have less pain. Water is an excellent exercise medium for a wide variety of patients. Its natural buoyancy allows freedom of movement without jarring or putting strain on the body... <more>
Carpel Tunnel is a painful, disabling injury of the thumb, first three fingers, and palm. Compression of the medial nerve in your wrist and hand. The compression is created by the bones, tendons, and ligaments in the carpal tunnel, which is a small passage in your wrist... <more>
What is Hot Stone Massage and why should I choose to have this service? People ask this question all the time when they are looking at our brochures. Hot Stone Massage is a moist heat therapy, but some therapists like to incorporate a combination of hot and cold stones when performing rock therapies. This can help to stimulate a quicker trigger point release... <more>
Information regarding the different types of massages offered by OSPTI. <more>
Paraffin wax has a very high heat capacity, which means that it is able to absorb and retain a large amount of heat. As the wax melts in the warmer, the paraffin changes phase to become liquid and is able to retain heat. When a part of the body is immersed the wax becomes solid. Due to the large size of its molecules, paraffin stays on the skins surface and provides a barrier between the skin and air, sealing in the hydrating cream and the circulation-increasing heat and infusing skin with its own natural moisture... <more>
The current emphasis on fitness and wellness has focused on a need for women to pay closer attention to their bodies during recreation, work, and throughout life. Physical Therapists have a unique place in helping women lead healthy, active lifestyles. Through specialized training these therapists use every facet to evaluate and treat male and female clients, while promoting and enhancing health throughout the life span. All treatments are individually designed after a thorough evaluation and discussion about your individual goals... <more>