Physical Therapy
A one hour initial evaluation will be performed by a licensed physical therapist. During this time, the therapist will ask a variety of questions to best understand your problem/injury. Through movement related evaluation procedures, the therapist will determine the cause of your pain or injury in order to best determine the most effective course of treatment. In office techniques include manual therapy, exercise, stretching, etc coupled with pain relieving modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and hot/cold packs. Home exercise is an integral part of your care and recovery. Your home exercise program will continuously progress and be updated throughout your treatment. Continuity of care is an important aspect of quality care. You will be treated by the same therapist who performs your evaluation. This will allow you to form an effective relationship with the trained professional who you have trusted to guide you through your course of rehabilitation.

Orthotics
An orthotic evaluation may be a necessary part of your rehabilitation plan. Orthotics are custom made devices that when placed in your shoes, alter the position and motion of your feet when you stand, walk, or run. Special angles or “posts” are placed in the front and/or back of the device to help control abnormal motion and encourage normal motion. Orthotics are designed to improve the biomechanics of the entire body and can have dramatic impact on ankle, knee, hip, and spine problems. Orthotics can be made to fit a variety of shoe types depending on your sport or activity level.

Fitness/Wellness
Many patients opt to continue their care at Williamstown Physical Therapy once their insurance benefit has been exhausted or just to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Williamstown Physical Therapy can provide personal training services on a individualized basis or for men/women age 55 and over in a dynamic fun group program called Fit4Life.

Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vertigo is one of the most common health problems in adults. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 40% of people in the United States, or 90 million people, experience feeling dizzy at least once during their lifetime. Vertigo usually occurs as a result of a disorder in the vestibular system (i.e., structures of the inner ear, the vestibular nerve, brainstem, and cerebellum). Such disorders include Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease, labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis, and acoustic neuromas. A thorough evaluation completed by a trained Vestibular Therapist will assist you in obtaining a proper diagnosis and treatment plan to decrease the sensations of vertigo and unsteadiness.