Better Than Good: AOK
MOVEMENT
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Performance Physical Therapy is the best of all worlds. We use the newest and latest approaches to evaluate, treat, and get you out of pain faster while also getting people moving and stronger than ever before. We have a full gym set up and make your Physical Therapy look a whole lot like a personal training session. Make sure you bring your gym clothes! This isn’t your old PT!
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has been shown to have significant benefits on increasing muscle mass, strength, and endurance while exercising with lower resistance. Our device is FDA approved. Visit Suji BFR to learn more.
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Take the guess work out of your strength training and conditioning routine. With our extensive background in exercise physiology and sport performance, we will guide you through navigating the gym like a pro.
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We assess your form and movement to guide you on the most efficient way to recruit the proper muscles while swimming, biking, or running. This is essential in preventing injuries, managing and ceasing injuries, and reintroducing climbing after major surgery or injury. You will walk away with an understanding of exercises to address any weaknesses, and an immediate application of how to recover and train effectively.
REHABILITATION
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Doctors of physical therapy are trained as autonomous practitioners in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. For this reason we are able to evaluate your condition and recommend treatment, including referral to other medical professionals, when necessary.
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PT goes much further than the 1x per week session. All our clients receive access to our mobile app in which you’ll have video access to your injury homework, workouts, and cardio routines written up by your Physical Therapist. Never go a day without knowing what you gym routine should look like!
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Whether you are recovering from a simple shoulder arthroscopy or ACL reconstruction we can help you to recover, using an evidence-based approach, working closely with your surgeon.
MANUAL THERAPY
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We apply evidence-based manual therapy techniques that treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved with the assistance of manual therapy.
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Dry Needling is a safe and effective method to relieve acute and chronic pain from tight or spasming muscles, inhibited muscles, and myofascial trigger points. Dry needling can excite inhibited muscles, release spasm so the muscle can return to its normal length, improve circulation, and reduce swelling. The treatment utilizes sterile, thin monofilament needles to achieve these goals. Pain relief and functional improvement are often immediate.
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Joint Manipulation (referred to by Chiropractors as “adjustment”)
Joint Manipulation is a hands-on technique which can improve joint alignment, kinematics and decrease irritation. Joints can be out of balance from a variety of reasons including direct trauma, poor posture or even repetitive movement. Joint manipulation can allow for improved strength, quality of movement and less pain with movement.
DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND
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Our state-of-the-art ultrasound technology allows us to see beyond the surface, providing detailed, real-time images of your muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
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Non-Invasive & Real-Time: No needles, no surgery—just crystal-clear imaging in real-time.
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Ultrasound allows for enhanced treatment planning: guiding interventions with precision, ensuring your therapy is on target.
FAQ
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6% of Physical Therapists are Orthopedic Certified Specialists.
Earning the OCS requires advanced skills, training, and experience. Orthopedic clinical specialists are the leading experts in evaluating and treating musculoskeletal conditions. Your search for an orthopedic certified specialist stops here.
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We provide 1:1 treatment for the entirety of each hour-long session. This means that we are out-of-network with all insurance plans but are able to provide you with a superbill to submit if you have out-of-network benefits.
We also accept all major credit cards and FSA/HSA cards.
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Why 1:1?
Patients of AOK Physical Therapy spend 40-60% less time in therapy than what is prescribed in a traditional Physical Therapy setting.
With traditional, insurance-based physical therapy, therapists typically treat 2-3 patients per hour. This results in sharing treatment time with other patients. AOK Physical Therapy was started because we value high caliber, individualized treatment every session so you can save your most valued asset: your time.
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It depends on your diagnosis and your goals. We will make recommendations after your initial evaluation to make the best possible plan to fit your needs.
Because patients of AOK PT spend 1:1 time with their therapist, most patients only need to come for 5 visits on average per injury for recovery.
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We specialize in helping patients recover from injury and improve sport performance while optimizing fitness.
As an orthopedic certified specialist, Dr. O’Krent works with a wide range of injuries from head to toe, while giving you a greater understanding of the individual tools you need in order to heal.
Common diagnosis include but are not limited to: Sprains and strains, Headaches, Neck Pain, Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, Rotator Cuff tendinopathy, Hand, wrist, and elbow injuries, Frozen shoulder, Ligament tear, Meniscal tears, Intervertebral disc degeneration, Herniated or ruptured discs, Radiculopathy, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, Traumatic injury, Postural Dysfunction.
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A referral for physical therapy is not required to begin treatment. However, if more than 2 weeks of care is needed, we will then need a referral to continue treatment.
If you do not have a primary care provider or referral, we can help connect you to a great provider.
