Have you ever wondered if physical therapy could help you? Many people live with chronic pain, but at Twin Boro Physical Therapy, we believe that there are steps every patient can take to decrease discomfort and improve movement. If you live or work in Butler, New Jersey, stop looking for “clinics near me,” and visit our Twin Boro Physical Therapy Butler location to get started.
Since 1980, Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been committed to patient success. We employ state-of-the-art approaches to rehabilitation to maximize results for every patient. When you come to Twin Boro, you will be paired one-on-one with a physical therapist who will create a tailored physical therapy plan for your needs. In order to build this plan, your therapist will assess your current range of motion, mobility, strength, flexibility, body history, anatomy, and lifestyle. Based on this, they will create a schedule and rehabilitation plan meant to fit seamlessly into your everyday life.
In addition to our one-on-one therapy pairing, we employ our One2FourTM approach with every patient. This approach is designed to help patients build towards their next movement milestones along the movement continuum. With this approach, you will be grouped into one of four categories based on your independence, condition, movement ability, and athletic abilities. The categories span from needing complete assistance in the home to ultra-athletic abilities. You will be connected with external resources designed specifically for you based on your category. As you improve and move throughout the groupings, you will be connected with additional resources.
How are Ankle Sprains Diagnosed?
When diagnosing an ankle sprain, your physical therapist will look at a variety of symptoms related to the current condition of your ankle and your history with injuries to the site. Common questions your physical therapist will ask are:
- What was the cause of your injury?
- What were the feelings at the site when the injury occurred?
- Is there weakness of the ankle?
- Is there trouble walking?
- Have you had an ankle sprain before?
- What activities do you perform daily?
When diagnosing an ankle sprain, your physical therapist will gently move the ankle and put pressure at different points on the ankle. This is to determine if there are additional injuries to the foot and leg. Your strength and flexibility will also be tested to diagnose the severity of your sprain.
The severity of the sprain is determined based on the damage to the ligament. The ankle sprain can be one of three grades:
- Grade 1: This is a mild sprain where the ligament is overstretched
- Grade 2: This is a moderate sprain, and the ligament may be partially torn
- Grade 3: This is a severe sprain, and the ligament is completely torn.
When diagnosing the ankle sprain, your physical therapist may look for additional conditions that could be causing or contributing to your symptoms. This may be examined through x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, or other imaging methods to look for conditions such as an ankle fracture. Depending on the symptoms and mode of injury, this may or may not be necessary.
Ready to Begin?
Residents of Butler, New Jersey, should visit Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Butler to start their rehabilitation journey. To get started, contact our office by calling 973-291-8880 or by visiting our website.
