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Our back and neck injury treatments are composed of manual physical therapy techniques that relieve pain and restore function.
Many of us experience back or neck pain, and most of the time it quickly goes away without need of treatment. If the pain lasts longer than several weeks, is accompanied by symptoms into the arms or legs, or develops at the same time as another systemic situation, it is a good idea to seek medical intervention.
The spine is an amazingly complex structure. Intervertebral discs, numerous ligaments, facet joints and their capsules, and spinal muscles connect its 24 vertebrae. Together, these tissues work to move the spine in a controlled manner while protecting the spinal cord and its nerves. Pain in the back or neck can be experienced if there is an injury or irritation to any of the spine's structures. The pain may be due to a recent trauma - but it is most often the result of small traumas, repeated over time.
One of our expert therapists can determine the source of pain, then develop a plan to return you to your usual activities, as safely and quickly as possible.
The physical therapists at Advanced Center for Physical Therapy have advanced training in a specialty area known as manual physical therapy. That means that we are trained to examine the stability of the passive structures of the spine (joints, discs, ligaments, etc.), evaluate the strength and flexibility of the associated muscles and joints, and observe posture and movement patterns. After an evaluation that identifies the location and cause of the injury, treatment can begin. Depending on your individual needs, your treatment plan may include a wide variety of interventions. Your physical therapist may use hands-on techniques such as myofascial release and joint mobilization. You may receive modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation or traction. And you will likely receive instruction in posture, ergonomics and body mechanics - as well as sport-specific movement re-education - to prevent recurrence of pain. These may include core-stabilization exercises, yoga type stretching, Pilates, and other safe strengthening exercises. Ultimately you will receive a custom program with exercises tailored to your specific needs.
Our goal at Advanced Center for Physical Therapy is to relieve not only your current pain, but to give you the tools to prevent the pain from recurring.
Education and therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength and balance
Elderly people can benefit, as well as those with vestibular dysfunction or injuries or degeneration to the cervical spine or head.
Research shows that people, and particularly senior citizens, who participate in regular exercise programs have a lower incidence of falls and injury. At Advanced Center for Physical Therapy, we can decrease your risk of falls through education and therapeutic exercises designed to improve your overall strength and balance.
Your physical therapist will develop a comprehensive treatment plan that, depending on your needs and situation, may include:
Our goal is to decrease your incidence of falls and improve your scores on standardized functional balance tests while ensuring all individuals are restored to a pain-free gait.
Evaluation and treatment golf-related injuries
Our golf injury rehabilitation service encompasses a regional look at your golf swing dynamics. We then break it down to each body segment component to identify the specific problems that led to the breakdown of your swing.
Research shows that people, and particularly senior citizens, who participate in regular exercise programs have a lower incidence of falls and injury. At Advanced Center for Physical Therapy, we can decrease your risk of falls through education and therapeutic exercises designed to improve your overall strength and balance.
Your individualized treatment program may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, modalities (such as heat, cold, ultrasound and electrical stimulation), and core strength or balance analysis
First, is to correct your swing mechanics and speed your recovery. Once these goals are achieved, you can begin working with a golf-teaching professional to optimize your new body awareness and mechanics.
Treatment designed to aid joint mobility, function, and pain relief to hands, wrists and elbows
We offer hand therapy and splinting to injured hands, wrists and elbows including pre and post surgery conditions. ACPT offers basic custom and off the shelf splinting for conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow. Therapy programs are individualized based on the patients specific needs and typically involve treatment to improve range of motion, strength, flexibility, and function of the upper extremity.
Therapy for the hand and upper extremity is designed to maximize functional independence, minimize pain and complications, and allow return to daily activities and recreation in the shortest possible time frame.
ACPT treats tendinitis, fractures, pre and post surgical conditions identified by your physician and dislocations of the elbow. We also treat fractures of the upper arm and forearm, wrist, or hand, arthritis, tendinitis and pain conditions affecting the hand including DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, Tennis Elbow, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
We invite you to take advantage of our free sports screening service for injured athletes
If you notice unusual pain after engaging in sports or an athletic activity, an injury screening may be in order - and many of our clinics offer them at no charge. One of our expert physical therapists can assess your injury, offer advice and, if necessary, refer you to a sports medicine physician.
Simply call any of our locations and speak to our knowledgeable staff. If we cannot come to the phone, leave your contact information and we will call you back shortly). We look forward to assisting you.
Manual physical therapy is an effective group of techniques designed to decrease pain and improve range of motion and flexibility to stiff joints and muscles
Manual physical therapy involves one-on-one, hands-on, active and passive intervention techniques. We have found it is most effective when combined with therapeutic exercise and patient education.
Before designing a treatment program, your physical therapist will first assess joint alignment and mobility; muscle length, strength and balance; and the movement coordination of any injured joints and muscles in functional patterns.
As two key components, your manual physical therapy treatment will involve mobilization - skilled, passive movements to joints and their associated soft tissue structures. Other hands-on techniques may also be used, such as massage, stretching and deep pressure. In addition, there are several therapeutic techniques designed to improve movement patterns, including neuromuscular re-education, motor control training and core stabilization training. These techniques require advanced training and education that can only be provided by a physical therapist.
The goal of manual physical therapy is the restoration of injured tissues to normal function. Once your pain has been reduced and joint mobility improved, it will be much easier for you to regain optimal and efficient movement patterns and restore maximum function.
Individuals with a variety of disabilities and orthopedic conditions that result in disorders of movement will benefit from manual physical therapy. We have found that manual physical therapy combined with therapeutic exercise can produce rapid pain relief and improvement in function.Many of our therapists have advanced training in manual physical therapy and movement dysfunctions.
Evaluation and treatment of issues related to motor vehicle accidents
The staff at Advanced Center for Physical Therapy provides the best one-on-one therapy services in the area, and our referring doctors agree. Our therapists have advanced training in dealing with issues related to motor vehicle accidents. This advanced training allows our therapists to evaluate your specific injury in a very thorough manner to screen out serious issues that may need more medical follow up in addition to your physical therapy treatment.
Any person involved in a motor vehicle accident, whether it be a minor fender-bender with minimal car damage (which often means that your body took the brunt of the impact), or a serious vehicle collision with multiple injuries. We understand that the speed of the collision and the level of damage to the vehicle do not necessarily correlate to the seriousness of the injury. Your body is individual, and every body responds differently. Typically, the earlier you can begin therapy after your incident, the quicker you will recover.
At Advanced Center for Physical Therapy, we treat your problem by looking at the whole body as well as your area of complaint. We understand that your pain or dysfunction is a combination of a variety of factors and movements, and we aim to restore you to optimal function throughout, so that you can achieve better long-term results. We begin with a thorough evaluation to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Next, we incorporate high skill levels of joint mobilizations, soft tissue work and neuromuscular retraining utilizing cutting edge techniques and technology to help you achieve your individual goals. You can be sure that you will spend significant, quality time with your therapist at each treatment session. You'll also receive close supervision of therapeutic exercises and movement retraining with our exercise specialists and you will be given a thorough program to do on your own at home. Because we never want you to leave one of our clinics in more discomfort than when you arrived, pain control modalities may be used as well.
To restore you to optimal function; empower you with knowledge and techniques so you can eventually independently manage your symptoms; and provide you with improved body awareness and movement education for long term success. We want you to reach your peak performance and highest potential, whether that is with normal daily activities, elite athletics, or weekend recreational or work activities.
Advanced Center for Physical Therapy evaluates and treats sports and orthopedic conditions in children and young adults providing structured activities that help children restore function following an injury or illness.
Our expert staff creates customized programs to safely promote, restore, and maintain your child’s full functional abilities. We also provide guidelines for injury prevention and return to play throughout the course of treatment.
As you know, a child or young adult participating in sports while going through the growth and maturation phase of life is susceptible to unique injuries and disorders. Strength, Flexibility, Power, Coordination, Agility, Speed, Core Strength can all be compromised with a simple injury or imbalance in the musculoskeletal system. These losses may persist even after pain or other symptoms have subsided, and they must be treated to avoid further injury and limitation of activity.
Ultimately our goal is to provide children with the opportunity to participate in sports and regular physical activity in a way that is both safe and enjoyable to them and their families. We promote a lifetime wellness approach to help prevent chronic diseases later in adulthood.
We treat children with a variety of conditions, including sprains, tears and strains of ligaments and muscles
Advanced Center for Physical Therapy therapists understand the healing process and protective rehabilitation after your injury or surgery. We safely and effectively treat you beyond surgical pain and guarding to pain free mobility, strength, function and return to normal activities and sports. We work closely with your surgeon to implement protocols and best practice models that enhance your healing. We protect your surgery site throughout your rehabilitation and provide home programs to increase your gains.
Evaluation for and assistance with orthotics, plus additional treatment as necessary
An orthotic is a custom-made insole designed to support and controls the motions of the foot. Through this control, the orthotic device can also affect the knees, hips, pelvis and back. Orthotics are made from a variety of materials, based on your individual needs - a firmer device provides control and support, while a softer one offers shock absorption and comfort.
Orthotics can be useful for all kinds of people - from athletes with knee pain to production line workers with arch pain. Pain in the foot, ankle, knee, hip or back may be the result of a hidden or obvious problem of foot structure and function. Orthotics may decrease painful symptoms in one or more of these areas by supporting the movement of the lower extremity through control of the foot.
First, your need for an orthotic device will be evaluated. Many of our therapists have advanced training and years of experience evaluating the need for - and potentially beneficial effects of - orthotic devices. After the evaluation, your physical therapist will discuss your choice of footwear and desired activities, then prepare to fabricate the orthotic for you. This involves taking measurements, analyzing how your body moves and molding the material. In some cases, we may suggest you go to a laboratory where they will make a cast impression of your foot, and it's all done in the name of ensuring the best possible fit, control and comfort of the device.
Our physical therapists can provide counseling regarding your footwear, as well as suggestions regarding the use of an over-the-counter insole.
Your physical therapist will fit it to you and your shoes. And that may just be the beginning. Orthotics is just one part of a complete rehabilitation program. Manual therapy, exercise and movement re-education could also be a part of your successful return to activity.
Safety measures and exercise programs for individuals impacted by osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a weakening of bone caused by hormonal changes. It develops more often in women, but it can also occur in men. For women, it may be caused by the loss of estrogen at the onset of menopause. And for either sex, the effects of long-term use of certain medications - especially steroids - can lead to osteoporosis. When a diagnosis of osteoporosis is made, it means the bones have reduced density and hardness because they have lost a vital portion of their mineral (especially calcium) content. Osteoporosis is diagnosed with a special type of bone scan.
Individuals who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis must be very careful to protect themselves from falls, because they are at a higher risk of bone fracture than the general population. Your physical therapist can provide expert advice on fall prevention measures; suggestions for daily life modifications to increase efficiency and safety; and a personalized exercise program to preserve functional strength and encourage an active lifestyle while decreasing the potential for falls and possible fractures. Exercise has been shown to improve bone density, prevent bone loss and maintain healthier bones, and it can be an important complement to medical care for patients with osteoporosis.
Assessment and treatment for individuals impacted by damage to the nerves of the central nervous system
It can occur for a variety of reasons, including genetic or inflammatory diseases, conditions in the metabolic or endocrine system, vitamin deficiencies, or toxicities in the body through drugs or radiation.
Depending on the specific condition, symptoms can include numbness, tremors, imbalance, tingling, pain, weakness and fatigue.
Your physical therapist will first conduct a thorough evaluation and discuss your history to determine the best course of action. The therapist will then develop a customized exercise program to minimize your symptoms and help reduce the frequency of flare-ups. You will also receive an exercise program to do on your own at home.
Our goal is to reduce the frequency and severity of your symptoms, while helping you achieve your maximum level of function.
Assessment and treatment for individuals impacted by pain in the loco-motor system
We have helped patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoarthritis and gout - as well as a variety of less commonly known conditions.
The most common symptoms are pain and tenderness - but depending on the specific condition, patients may also suffer from fatigue, mental fog, chronic headaches, sleep disruption, irritable bowel and bladder, morning stiffness, anxiety and parasthesias (tingling).
Because most rheumatological diseases are chronic and long term, it is most helpful to learn how to treat yourself and manage your own care. Your physical therapist may instruct you in using heat, cold or electrical stimulation to treat your pain; a progression of exercises that help avoid symptom flare-ups; relaxation or deep breathing techniques; and pacing your activities to minimize symptoms. In some cases specialized splints may be formed to support your joints to improve your function.
Treatments designed especially for the elite, competitive, or recreational runner of all ages and levels
At Advanced Center for Physical Therapy, we not only know running, we love running. As runners ourselves, we understand the physical, emotional, and mental benefits that running provides. At Advanced, we will guide you through your recovery every step of the way.
Before designing a specialized and individualized treatment program, your physical therapist will first perform a thorough exam to assess joint alignment and mobility; muscle length, strength and balance; and any injured joints and muscles. With treatment the therapist will educate the runner about the problem plus issue a comprehensive home program with strategies to prevent future injuries. We also assess your shoes, coordinate with your shoe provider for the best equipment available for your condition and provide orthotics when necessary.
Our goal is to return you to doing what you love – running - without pain or symptoms, injury-free and able to compete at your desired race or recreational status.
Our sports medicine programs feature a unique blend of hands-on manual therapy, coupled with the latest in sports medicine and performance enhancement techniques
We provide injury prevention, management and performance enhancement for our local community - as well as world-class athletes. We also work with area high schools, middle schools and college athletic sports programs in our communities.
At Advanced Physical Therapy, we offer one-on-one care with an emphasis on maximizing your potential and preventing re-injury through the use of core stabilization and efficient movement strategies. Our therapists focus on improving athleticism and refining the specialized movement patterns required during sports.
Before designing a treatment program, your physical therapist will conduct an initial assessment and develop your peak performance. Our comprehensive evaluation includes a biomechanical analysis of your sport performance, linking it to the entire body. Throughout treatment, we promote the coordination and timely communication of care between the injured athlete, parent (as necessary), coach, trainer and physician. The athletes we treat are encouraged and empowered to become active partners in their rehabilitation.
The goal of our sports medicine programs is control over your injury and restoration of your athletic performance. Once this goal has been achieved, our Sports Performance Enhancement Program can take you to the next level.
Programs that safely maximize your athletic potential while reducing the risk of injury
Sports Performance can be activated at most of our clinics. Call the clinic most convenient to schedule to meet with our Sports Performance Specialists.
Sports Performance Enhancement offers services to individuals, groups and teams. Specific offerings include:
Assessment and treatment for individuals impacted by vestibular dysfunction or BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
They include gaze and/or postural instability, as well as dizziness and/or overall disequilibrium. With vestibular dysfunction, these symptoms are most noticeable during or after quick head/body movements, or while the head and/or body is held in certain positions.
Your physical therapist will administer a variety of tests to determine the cause of your symptoms. The therapist may perform a safe maneuver, the Epley Maneuver, to dislodge crystals in your inner ear that are causing your dizziness. You will be educated on what to avoid over the next 24 hours so that your symptoms will not recur. From there s/he will develop an exercise-based treatment program to help reduce your symptoms. Your individual program may include exercises that resolve dizziness, improve balance, enhance posture, and increase eye-hand coordination, plus many more. You will also receive a home exercise program to do on your own, and instruction on how to minimize the impact of your symptoms.
Our goal is to help you achieve your maximum level of function while reducing the frequency and severity of your symptoms. Specifically, your physical therapist may help you to increase the stability of your gaze and posture, decrease the incidence of falls, and improve your balance.
Assistance for employees with traumatic or overuse injuries that occur on or off the job
When you are experiencing pain or a decline in performance unique to a work-related injury, it makes sense to seek a highly trained professional - someone who can help you return to work using cutting-edge techniques that are supported by the latest in science. Advanced Center for Physical Therapy is where you'll find that professional. You'll be treated with the same advanced techniques that we use to treat our athletes. Your physical therapist will design a treatment program to improve your function, maximize your abilities and speed your recovery.
At Advanced Center for Physical Therapy, our program is designed to maintain the health, wellness and safety of the workforce through evaluation and reconditioning of injured workers. Our services support work-injury prevention and employee rehabilitation, and help decrease time on disability as well as costs related to lost work time. We can assist physicians, insurance companies, case managers and employees by providing education regarding ergonomic work practices and use of protective body mechanics that help establish and maintain healthy work habits.
We would like to make your health experience as helpful and comfortable as possible. Here are some patient resources that will make your visit with us a success:
While we try to keep waiting time to a minimum, emergencies may occasionally disrupt our schedule. If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please notify us at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance so that we may accommodate other patients who may need care. For your convenience, all of our clinics offer same day appointments. Please call to check on availability.
What do you need to do before you schedule your first appointment with us? It's simple.
1. You may see a physical therapist at Advanced Center for Physical Therapy without a referral or prescription. However, some insurance plans will not pay for physical therapy without a written PT referral. Contact your medical provider, such as your doctor, chiropractor, podiatrist, dentist, osteopath, or specialist, and ask for a written referral to physical therapy. Your primary medical practitioner can fax a prescription to us especially if they have seen you for a condition in the past. Your primary medical practitioner may want to see you for an appointment to evaluate your disorder first before they give you a written referral to physical therapy.
Insurance companies generally accept prescriptions from physicians, osteopathic practitioners, podiatrists, naturopaths. Non-physician practitioners include physician assistants (PA-C), and nurses. In some cases dentists and chiropractors may refer.
2. Once you have the prescription or referral for PT, call our clinic most conveniently located for you. You will be asked questions regarding your insurance coverage. Have your insurance card in front of you. You will need:
3. Next, an initial evaluation appointment time can be established. We will do our best to accommodate your scheduling needs. All of our clinics have early morning and early evening hours to assist in scheduling ease. These particular times of day are in high demand, so please be prepared to be flexible for your initial evaluation, which takes longer. Plan to be in the clinic an hour to an hour and a half for your first visit. Subsequent visits should take between 45 minutes to an hour. Click "About Your First Visit" for details about what to expect when you first visit one of our locations. For more information regarding our services, please contact the Advanced Center for Physical Therapy location most convenient to you. It will be our pleasure to assist you.
When you come to the clinic, we will need you to bring:
To ensure accuracy of your records, please keep us informed of any changes that may occur such as: insurance coverage, change in address, change in physician, or any other pertinent information.
During the initial evaluation, the physical therapist will examine you and will establish a plan or care for further treatment and begin a home exercise program. Our therapists are trained in manual therapy techniques to assist in your recovery from injury or dysfunction.
Your therapist will develop a treatment plan that will include your own personal goals, as well as goals established by the therapist. These goals will be reviewed on a regular basis to track progress and improvement in your program. The evaluation will take approximately 60 minutes.
We will bill any primary insurance company for you as long as you have provided us all pertinent information prior to or at your first visit. We are contracted with most major insurance companies.
Please call our Therapy Billing Office at 434-985-2198 and speak with our Accounts Manager if you have questions about your specific plan, as well as any questions regarding insurance or billing.
In some cases we are able to present you with a statement each time you arrive for an appointment for the previous visit's portion.
We ask that you pay your portion due at that time via cash, check or credit card.
Thank you for working with us on the business aspects of this health care service.
Advanced Center for Physical Therapy presently participates in the following insurance plans:
Currently we do not accept: Health Keepers or Medicaid
Note: If you do not have insurance or if you prefer for us to not bill your insurance, let us know and we will talk to you about our private pay policy.
Depending upon the requirements of your insurance plan, a referral from your primary care physician may be necessary in order to see our therapists. If a referral is required, it must be presented before you will be able to see the therapist. This is a requirement established by your insurance plan that we must follow in order to be reimbursed for the services our therapists deliver.
Our billing office number is: 434-985-2198.
Advanced Center for Physical Therapy is owned and directed by physical therapists who live and work in their practice communities.
We're dedicated to caring for the members of our community - one person at a time. Our focus on individualized treatment means that we will design a program that takes into consideration not only your existing level of function, but your ultimate goals as well. We work hard to get you back to your regular activities as quickly and safely as possible. And we'll check in with you throughout the treatment process to ensure your satisfaction.
Advanced Center for Physical Therapy is owned and directed by physical therapists who believe in an open and supportive work environment and an integrated approach to care—we work not only on specific issues, but also toward the larger goal of a healthy, balanced life for each person we treat. Operating two clinics in Charlottesville and Greene County, we pride ourselves on customer service and enjoy a wide range of referring physicians.
2114 Angus Road, Suite 107
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434-295-4473
Fax: 434-295-2691
Located across Angus Road from BestBuy and behind KFC.
5928 Seminole Trail, Suite 103
Barboursville, VA 22923
Phone: 434-985-2198
Fax: 434-985-3227
Located next to Dunkin Donuts & Best Western Hotel.