Physical Therapy
Fit Stop Physical Therapy provides rehabilitation, wellness and fitness services to all individuals in our community so thy may have the opportunity to function at their optimal level. We provide hands – on physical therapy with integrity and accountability to ensure the best possible patient results.
We are located in a 30,000 square foot fitness and therapy clinic at the Activa Plaza across the hall from the Wasatch County Recreation Center.
Physical Therapy is the therapeutic use of physical modalities and exercise in the treatment of disease or injury. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to restore motion and for the patient to achieve freedom from pain, independent living and an understanding of how to prevent re-injury.
Fit Stop Physical Therapy is the premier provider of therapy services offering programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy in the Heber Valley. Owned and operated by therapists, Fit Stop Physical Therapy is a full spectrum rehabilitation provider making therapy services available in outpatient and inpatient settings as well as within the comfort of the home.
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Physical Therapy
The treatment of physical dysfunction or injury by the use of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and the application of modalities, intended to restore or facilitate normal function or development.
Acute injury or pain
Immediate pain indicative of damage to the joint, muscles and/or soft tissue.
Chronic Injury and Pain
Pain in the joint, muscles or soft tissue lasting beyond the expected recover time, typically greater than 2-3 months.
Back and Neck stabilization programs
Therapeutic exercise designed to strengthen the smaller muscles along the spine to help protect and maintain your spine’s alignment.
Pre Surgical Rehabilitation
Treatment program designed and performed prior to surgery to prepare the affected area and improve the outcome of the surgery
Post Surgical Rehabilitation
Treatment performed following surgery to help restore full mobility and strength for return to full prior activity level.
Sports Injury
Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction limiting one’s ability to perform or participate in their sport.
Running Injuries
Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction that has occurred as a result of running, including overtraining and biomechanical issues.
Work Related Injuries
Pain and dysfunction that is a result of work activities, including repetitive or prolonged activities or sustained postures, and can affect a person’s ability to perform work tasks.
Auto Accident Injuries
Pain in the joint, muscles or soft tissue as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
Biomechanical Analysis
Comprehensive evaluation of postural alignment.
Overuse Injuries (tendonitis/tendonosis)
Acute or chronic inflammation of a tendon resulting from increased or repetitive stress.
TMJ
Pain and dysfunction of the tempromandibular joint affecting ones’ ability to open /close the mouth as with chewing and eating
Myofascial/Trigger Point Release Therapy
Trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle. They produce pain locally and in a referred pattern and often accompany chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Our staff specializes and has over 50 years of experience in the treatment and care of these soft tissue disorders. WE utilize multiple treatment approaches consisting of Myofascial Release, Active Release Techniques, Strain-Counterstrain and deep tissue massage.
ACL Reconstruction
A surgical procedure performed to replace a completely torn anterior cruciate ligament of the knee.
Achilles Tendon Repair
A surgical procedure performed due to an Achilles tendon rupture (complete tear)
Sprains and strains of all joints
A sprain occurs when there is a stretch or tear in one or more ligaments, slightly elastic bands of tissue that keep the bones in place while permitting movement at a joint. A strain is an injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. Symptoms include mild-to-severe pain in the affected joint that worsens with movement or application of pressure; swelling, redness, or bruising around the affected joint; and, in severe cases, loss of mobility in the affected joint.
Arthritis
Degenerative changes that occur in the bone or joint.
Osteoporosis
Bone density loss, primarily seen in older females, which makes these females more susceptible to fractures
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Anterior knee pain that is a result of poor tracking of the patella (knee cap); pain is associated with prolonged sitting and descending stairs.
Plantar Fasciitis
Inflammation and pain of the thick tissue at the bottom of the foot; most common symptom is pain with initial few steps in the morning.
Total Joint Replacement
Surgical procedure performed ton degenerative joint to help alleviate pain and improve function, commonly seen in the knee, hip and shoulder.
Shoulder Dysfunction
Pain in the joint, muscles or soft tissue of the shoulder affecting one’s ability to perform daily functional movements. This includes disorders of the rotator cuff.
The treatment of the upper extremity that includes that hand, wrist elbow and shoulder girdle. The hand therapist utilizes comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb with function and activity. The therapist utilizes specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment to prevent dysfunction and enhance an individual’s ability to execute tasks and to participate fully in life situations.
Hand therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper quarter of the human body. Hand therapy is a merging of occupational therapy and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the upper quarter, body function, and activity. Using specialized skills in assessment and treatment, hand therapists promote the goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function, and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance participation in life situations for individuals with upper quarter disease or injury.
Arthritis of the hand
A common degenerative problem where the articular surface of a joint becomes worn. This can result in a stiff and painful joint. In the hand the most common areas are the base of the thumb and finger tip joints.
Carpal Tunnel syndrome
A compression of the median nerve that occurs when it is compressed in the region where it crosses the wrist. Symptoms include numbness and weakness in the thumb with pinching activities as well as night pain and tingling in the thumb, index and middle finger.
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Compression of the ulnar nerve at the inside part of the elbow. The nerve is very superficial (also known as the “funny bone”) and can be compressed when the elbow is held in a bent position too long. Symptoms include pain, tingling and numbness in the ring and little finger and decreased grip strength.
deQuervain’s tendinitis
Inflammation of the tendons and/or the tendon sheaths on the thumb side of the wrist. These tendons move the thumb sideways and away from the palm. This painful condition is often caused by repetitive use of the thumb and wrist.
Lateral epicondylitis
Inflammation of the wrist tendons that attach on the outside of the elbow. This is also known as “tennis elbow”. This condition is typically related to overuse or repetitive stress with movements. Symptoms include pain with gripping especially with the elbow in an extended position.
Medial epicondylitis
Also known as “golfer’s elbow”. It is inflammation of the tendons of the forearm and fingers at the inside of the elbow. Also related to gripping and forceful wrist flexion/forearm rotation overuse.
Wrist Fractures
A break in one of the many bones in the wrist. A collies fracture is a break in the radius bone and often occurs with a fall on the outstretched hand.
Hand and finger fractures
A break of one of the 27 bones in the hand. These are common and often occur with a fall, a jammed finger, or a finger getting caught in a door. A boxer’s fracture occurs when someone hits a hard object with a fist and breaks the little finger metacarpal bone.
Joint sprains
An injury to the ligament that surrounds the bone. Ligaments are strong structures which hold bones together. They often occur when the joint is forced/twisted in an unnatural position. Symptoms include pain, swelling and difficulty moving the affected joint.
Joint dislocation
The separation of 2 bones where they meet at the joint. A dislocated bone is no longer in its normal position. It can also cause ligament, nerve and bone injury. Requires medical attention.
Wrist pain
A common complaint that can be caused by sudden trauma to the wrist. It can also be caused by repetitive stress, osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel. Diagnosis of the cause of wrist pain is important to determine so that treatment can accurately address the cause.
Skier’s thumb
An injury to the ulna collateral ligament of the thumb. It is common in sports and with falls.
Ganglion Cyst
Very common lumps (mucous cysts) in the hand and wrist that occur near a joint capsule or tendon sheath. Most common location is top of the wrist (70-80%).
Mallet finger
A deformity of the tip of a finger when the extensor tendon is damaged. It is often caused by a forceful blow to the tip of the finger. The finger is not able to straighten at the tip on its own.
Sensory nerve evaluation
A series of clinical tests a certified hand therapist performs to assess nerve integrity, function and reinnervation. The therapist uses both monofilaments and 2 point discrimination to assess both light touch and fine motor abilities.
Scar and edema management
Therapy interventions that are designed to address the functional deficits in the hand and wrist that are the result of scar tissue formation and swelling. Scar and swelling after an injury often lead to joint stiffness, loss of motion, and decreased functional use of the affected hand or wrist.
Desensitization
Therapy interventions designed to address hypersensitivity and pain caused by a nerve. Most often occurs in the hand or foot due to the amount of sensory nerve fibers to these body parts. The injury may be acute or chronic and often involves a nerve that was compressed, crushed or injured.
Sensory re-innervation
Therapy interventions that assess, treat and address sensory nerve injuries that are beginning to re-innervate or “wake up”. Techniques involve stimulation of various “systems” to facilitate the distal nerve to brain connection as a nerve is healing distally from the site of initial trauma.
The treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction in children as infants.
Functional Capacity Evaluation
Comprehensive battery of performance based tests that is used commonly to determine ability for work, activities of daily living, or leisure activities.
Work Hardening Program
Work hardening is a highly structured, goal oriented, individualized treatment program designed to maximize the person’s ability to return to work. Work hardening programs are multidisciplinary in nature with the capability of addressing the functional, physical, behavioral, and vocational needs of the person served. Work hardening provides a transition between the initial injury management and return to work, while addressing the issues of productivity, safety, physical tolerance, and work behavior. Work hardening programs use real or simulated work conditions in a relevant work environment in conjunction with physical conditioning tasks if necessary.
Ergonomic Assessments
Is a physical therapist’s or other specialist’s evaluation of a workplace and its furnishings, tools, and tasks in relation to the physical abilities of the worker. It is also known as work activities evaluation and treatment.
Vertigo
Lasting less than 2 minutes provoked by moving the head into a certain position; balance deficits may accompany vertigo, frequently balance disorders outlast brief vertigo.
BPPV (Benign Proxysmal Positional Vertigo)
Acute onset of vertigo and nystagmus; ‘benign’ indicates not malignant; ‘parosyxmal’ means a sudden onset of a symptom; ‘positional’ denotes head position as the provoking stimulus; ‘vertigo’ is an illusion of movement.
The treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction in older adults, including gait, balance and functional training in order to return the individual to their daily activities of living.
Custom-fit arch supports designed to improve foot and lower extremity alignment; commonly used with posterior tibialis tendonitis, flat feet, high arches or plantar fasciitis
Mechanical decompression used on both the neck and low back to help alleviate pain often associated with nerve compression or disc involvement.
Pre/postnatal Care
Helping new moms to maintain the strength, endurance, and flexibility needed as they prepare for and then care for their new baby.
Pregnancy Back Pain
Instruction in proper stretching and stabilization exercises to assist in decreasing the stress on the lower back as your body changes throughout pregnancy with use of hands-on treatment to decrease pain and alleviate symptoms of back pain.
Postural Education (pre/postnatal)
Assistance in proper postures for breast feeding, holding, carrying and lifting your child. and all their equipment, to decrease the strain on your back and neck as well as help restore strength to the muscles that stabilization the spine. Hands-on treatment will help to stretch tight muscles and ease pain associated with poor posture.
Osteoporosis
Instruction in correct and safe exercises to improve balance, strength and function in order to decrease the occurrence of falls. Manual therapy will decrease pain and relieve tightness. Education in postural exercises and instruction in exercises you can perform safely at home.
A specific treatment approach to low back pain which has been found to be very effective in treating disc disorders.
The utilization of integrated manual and non-manual techniques to restore position and tone of a common pattern seen in all humans. We believe the key to injury prevention and treatment is restoration of faulty movement strategies and muscular imbalances. When imbalance occurs in the body; joints, bones and muscles are affected resulting in pain and dysfunction.
Free Injury Assessments
A free 15 minute screening performed by a licensed physical therapist to determine the extent of the injury and whether or not further medical treatment in necessary.
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Cycling
Non–competitive Indoor and Outdoor cycling group the meets together to train and or participate in cycling events around the state. The Fit Stop Cycling group is a major fund raiser and participant in the annual Harmon’s Best Dam bike ride in Cache Valley. A 40, 75 or 100 mile yearly event to raise donations for Multiple Sclerosis.
Running
A 20-week training program designed to prepare new and experienced runners for a half or full marathon. Program includes weekly workouts and group runs.
Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; and, to promote health and wellness.
Seniors - After Care - “Big and Loud” - “Silver Sneakers”
The program is designed to continue exercise programs for seniors that have either been in physical therapy or want to begin a general strengthening program to contribute to their overall well-being and fitness. Additionally, Fit Stop Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of special populations such as senior fitness, Parkinson’s, MS, Stroke.
“Big and Loud”
The LSVT/LOUD or BIG program focuses on Parkinson’s disease. This four week course instructs patients in therapeutic exercise, and works in conjunction with physicians prescribing medication to improve the overall patient function.
“Silver Sneakers”
A targeted, senior specific fitness program designed to offer customized group exercise that helps reduce health risks, gain strength, and keep people moving. Several Medicare supplemental insurance plan pay for the individual costs of this program and “Sneakers” have full access the Fit Stop facility.
The Fit Stop offers twice weekly Silver Sneaker group classes that are led by our trained Group Exercise Instructors. Easy movements, easy exercise often chair based, encourages free motion, easy stretching featuring yoga moves, muscle toning and gentle aerobics.
SPEED - Specialized Protocols to Enhance Exercise Development
SPEED is a sport specific training program designed for athletes of all ages to help them develop general athleticism in speed, agility, power, and reaction time. Sport Specific training provides coaches with a more highly-skilled and better-conditioned athlete; who translates directly to success and victory in sporting events and game scenarios. The programs and training protocols are developed by health and fitness professionals that have been proven effective through scientific research, as well as individual and team athletic performance.
Sports Specific Training Programs for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Every training program is specifically tailored to the individual’s needs and abilities.
Acceleration and Agility Training Programs
This program is designed to improve power, quickness, coordination, core stability, balance and awareness of body position utilizing plyometric and ground-based training methods. This program follows systematic progression of exercises that range from basic balance and movement skills to advanced running, sprinting and multi-directional training.
Baseball Conditioning
A program designed to strengthen the muscles and movement patterns necessary to increase throwing velocity, distance and hitting power.
Golf Conditioning
A full body flexibility, stability and strengthening evaluation relative to athletic performance. The individualized approach is designed to strengthen areas required for an improved golf swing and overall performance on the course.
Jumping & Vertical Reach Training
This program teaches proper power techniques to increase explosiveness, vertical leap, first step quickness and aids in injury prevention of the lower body.
Personal Training
Sessions are individually designed to meet your fitness goals, while working one-on-one with a fitness professional. Individuals of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to participate.
Group Classes
A variety of exercises classes designed to meet the fitness needs of individuals wanting to focus on different conditioning goals. Classes offered range from Core Strength and Flexibility classes, Cardio & Strength Classes, Total Body Fitness Classes, Upper Body Fitness, Lower Body Fitness to Senior Fitness. Check out our FAST locations to find out which classes are offered in your neighborhood.
Kids Get Fit
A supervised training program for kids ages 8-14 to promote exercise and healthy eating habits.
Boot Camps
An up tempo workout designed for individuals who want results! With the use of stability balls, bands, body weight and other strengthening/conditioning techniques you will strengthen and tone the entire body.
Sport Camps
Camps designed to work on skills unique to the individual’s specific sports. Camps include baseball specific, football, basketball and golf.
Pilates
This is an exercise system focused on building strength without bulk, improving flexibility and agility and helping to prevent injury. Pilates trainings is designed to create a balanced body, flat stomach, balanced legs and a strong back.
Yoga
These classes focus on body tone, flow and stretch with emphasis on vinyasa flow, strengthening the core muscles, improving balance and increasing flexibility. This class will leave you feeling more relaxed with improved strength, concentration and flexibility.
Nutritional Counseling
A comprehensive look at diet and lifestyle will allow us to design the correct eating plan to reach individual goals. Learn how to lose weight, gain weight, eat right for your sport or just eat healthier.
Medical coverage provided for athletic events by certified and licensed athletic trainers. Certified athletic trainers are health care professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity (for more information go to www.nata.org or www.azata.net).
We lighten the workload for physician offices by taking care of all insurance verification, authorization, scheduling and explanation of benefits to the patients. Just fax us the script with the patient’s name, number and insurance information. We take care of the rest. It’s that simple!
Lectures provided to the public on topics of interest in the area of musculoskeletal disorders, wellness and fitness. For information on upcoming lectures, visit our Calendar.
In Cooperation with Midway Running Club, Wasatch Recreation Center the Fit Stop is pleased to co sponsor running events around the Heber Valley.
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