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This month, we are celebrating all of our physical therapy teams. From the front desk, to the exercise techs, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapists – it takes everyone to make our company shine!
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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are sharing information about the benefits of lymphedema management. From manual release therapy to compression, lymphatic massage, and wrapping techniques, our dedicated certified lymphedema therapists will help you feel more like yourself and improve your mobility.
Our feet are put through many stresses during the course of our normal day. Ankle and foot pain is common, and can be affected by age, footwear, as well as activities such as walking. Pain can be caused by reduced stability, reduced mobility, or reduced strength. Physical therapy can help.
Within the foot are many small muscles which give our foot form, stability, and strength. When muscles weaken the arch of the foot may drop, range of motion may be reduced, and we may feel stiffness and discomfort. This may cause compensation when walking, which in turn may cause more discomfort in the foot, knees, hips, or even our backs.
One common injury to the foot is plantar fasciitis.
Symptoms include pain at the heel, pain which is more intense with the first few morning steps when you get out of bed. This pain may lessen a bit as the day goes on, however, it may also intensify with prolonged standing and taking the stairs.
Following a car accident? Aquacare Physical Therapy offers recovery. Physical therapy can speed up your healing and prevent long-term issues. It can prevent long-term damage and chronic pain. We see auto accident clients every day in Delaware and Maryland. Learn more and call us for a free consultation.
Jessie Etling of Salisbury was a past patient from the summer for ankle pain and recently did two sessions of cash-based PT with Katie Oakley of Aquacare Salisbury – Milford Street during winter break before she went back to Wright State University in Ohio for her spring semester.
Jessie is currently pursuing a BFA in Dance. She recently performed in Dayton Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker.
From Jessie: “The dance medicine program has helped me to gain more awareness of my body and alignment, and has significantly improved my pain management since starting the program.”
Learn more and schedule a visit with our athletics team: www.aquacarephysicaltherapy.com/specialty/aquacare-athletics.
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Elliot “Langdon” Anderson recovered from injury with the help of Aquacare – Easton!
Langdon is back on the lacrosse field where he plays midfield and defense. He is known for his quick feet, scooping up loose balls and assisting on many goals.
Learn more and schedule a visit with our athletics team: www.aquacarephysicaltherapy.com/specialty/aquacare-athletics.
Follow all of our Athletes of the Week on Instagram @AquacareAthletics.
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Tammy Warner of Milton has had a rollercoaster of health issues over the past several years. She was thrilled to learn she could receive physical therapy at home to avoid the pain of trying to drive or ride in a car. And, she learned physical therapy can be fun!
“They found a large aneurysm and I was one of only 42 people at the time to have a total endovascular arch repair with de-branching.”
Warner decided to have this procedure because it is less invasive than open-heart surgery.
“Again, I was not eligible for cardiac rehab, so I just came home,” she said. “I developed such a bad cough that my throat became swollen, and my back was so sore that I couldn’t sit in a chair or travel in a car.”
Then Warner learned about Aquacare PT PLUS, which provides physical therapy services in the home, workplace, fitness center, or community pool.
“I learned that Sharon, one of my neighbors, provided this service and I was thrilled to say the least,” Warner said.
Sharon Baxley, PTA, has over 30 years of PTA experience. She is a certified kinesiotaping practitioner, a certified health and wellness coach, and has experience working with a variety of orthopedic and women’s health conditions.
Schedule Your In-Home Physical Therapy with Aquacare PT PLUS.
Our Pickleball programs provide free clinics, injury prevention, injury recovery, and health resources.
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Already injured? Our physical therapy teams in Lewes and Milford can help!
Can’t make it to a location? Aquacare PT PLUS provides mobile physical therapy services, serving clients where they live, work, or play, including in their homes, fitness centers, community pools, pickleball or tennis courts, and golf courses.
Aquacare PT PLUS appointments can be scheduled by calling 443-359-0562.