Therapy Services – Human Performance Center
Pain Management – Therapy Services HPC
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The Human Performance Center provides a wide variety of therapy programs designed to enhance the individuals recovery from illness or injury. One of the specialty therapy areas is the Pain Management Program a division of the Human Performance Center’s Occupational Therapy Department. Occupational Therapy helps people regain mobility, strength and improve daily function. There are times that recovery is much slower than expected resulting in chronic pain and dysfunction.
The Pain Management Program at the Human Performance Center provides unique, gentle, and progressive therapies specifically designed to reduce pain and improve function. The uniqueness of the Pain management Program is that it looks at the individuals entire body rather than focus on one or two painful joints.
This approach to whole body evaluation and treatment has proven to be effective in the treatment of chronic pain relating to muscle and connective tissues.
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The Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants of the Pain Management Program incorporate multiple treatment techniques which increase the potential for successful reduction of pain and increased function.
Some of these techniques include:
- Feldenkrais Body Movements
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Breathing / Relaxation Techniques
- Manual Traction
- Postural Respiration
- Strengthening
- Cranio-Sacral Therapy
In addition to these manual techniques the therapists will incorporate a wide variety of modalities which may include:
- Ultrasound
- Iontophoresis
- Biofeedback
- Phonophoresis
- E-Stim
- TENS
- Paraffin
- Fluido Therapy
No matter what manual technique or modality is used, the treatment is tailored to meet each individual needs.
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Common Diagnosis Treated:
- Repetitive Use Injury
- Traumatic Injury
- Migraines
- Muscle Tension Headaches
- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis
- Neck and Back Pain
- Jaw pain
- Frozen Shoulder
To obtain the greatest amount of success the patient must commit to attending occupational therapy sessions from 1 to 3 times a week. The patient must take an active role in making lifestyle changes and follow a daily Home Exercise Program. Gradual progression from direct treatment to self management with improved function is our long time goal.
Insurance Coverage:
Outpatient Occupational Therapy is generally covered by insurance carriers. We encourage everyone to first check with their provider About St. Alexius the specifics of their coverage.
In most outpatient settings there are limitations to the length and amount of therapy allowed for each condition. The therapists of the Pain Management Program will continually document:
- Your Current Productivity Level
- Your Daily Functional Activities
- Your Pain Levels
- Your Compliance to the therapy
- Your Self Care Techniques
- Your Sleep Management
- Your Overall Progress
By documenting this information the therapist has the greatest potential to justify continued therapy beyond traditional time frames and limits.
To arrange an appointment call: 701-530-8100
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Other HPC Services:
The Human Performance Center is home to a wide variety of therapy services. All you need to do is ask your doctor for a referral to the HPC for your particular diagnosis.
The HPC offers therapy for the following specialties and conditions:
Specialties
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Hand Therapy
- Balance Clinic
- Dizziness Clinic
- Pain Management
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Aquatic Therapy
- Occupational Health
- DSI Work Solutions
- PRI Therapy
- Orthopaedic Therapy
- Neurological Therapy
- Spine Therapy
Conditions
- Women’s Health
- Men’s Health
- Lymphedema
- Vertigo / Vestibular
- Work Injury
- Sport Injury
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