Searching for “physical therapy clinics near me”? Visit our Twin Boro Physical Therapy location in Westwood to meet with our highly trained professionals. Whether you have a recent injury or you have been living with chronic pain, physical therapy can help you move towards optimal comfort in your everyday routine.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy goes above and beyond in all areas of rehabilitative care, including developing our own state of the art physical therapy approach known as the One2FourTM approach. Every patient who wants to improve their movement is able to benefit from the One2FourTM approach. We believe that there is a movement continuum that connects every stage of movement, and this approach is the link between different levels of mobility.
When you participate in this method, you will be categorized in Groups 1 through 4. Group 1 is for patients who need maximal assistance within the home, Group 2 is for those who are independent within the home but need high levels of assistance, Group 3 is for patients with independence to high performance, and Group 4 is for high to ultimate performance. For each category, participants are given resources to comprehensively treat their condition and approach different areas of their care, such as orthopedics, mental health, sports therapy, and family medicine.
Physical Therapy for Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is a condition of the lower extremity that leads to pain along the back of the ankle and heel. This pain comes from inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which is a thick tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel.
Achilles tendonitis is generally classified in one of two ways: insertional or mid-portion.
- Insertional tendonitis: This type of tendonitis happens when the pain is localized where the Achilles meets the heel
- Mid-portion tendonitis: This type of tendonitis occurs when the pain is about 2-6 centimeters above where the Achilles connects to the heel
Achilles tendonitis can quickly lead to significant movement restrictions such as the inability to walk, run, or even stand. Physical therapy has been found as one of the most effective treatments for Achilles tendonitis. While we recommend working with a professional physical therapist, such as the ones at Twin Boro, to ensure your care plan is right for you, there are a few at-home exercises that help to reduce strain on the Achilles and decrease pain in this area.
At-Home Achilles Stretches
When the calf muscles are tight, they put extra strain on the Achilles tendon during everyday movements and can lead to pain and inflammation in the area. By stretching the calf muscles and tendons around the ankle, research has shown that Achilles tendonitis pain can be significantly decreased, especially for insertional tendonitis.
Calf Stretch (Gastrocnemius Stretch)
To stretch the calf muscle, follow these steps:
- Stand facing a wall with your feet hip, width apart
- Move one foot to the wall and place your heel on the ground and toes on the wall
- Lean into the wall until you feel a comfortable stretch in the calf
- Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 3-5x on each leg
Soleus Stretch
This stretch is performed in the following steps:
- Face the wall and stagger your feet with the affected leg in the back
- Keeping the heel of the back foot on the ground, slightly bend the back knee
- Shift your weight towards the wall while keeping the back heel on the ground
- Hold when a stretch is felt in the lower back calf and hold for 30 seconds
- Repeat 3-5x on each leg
Let’s Begin!
Whether you are new to physical therapy or a seasoned veteran, Westwood residents should visit our Twin Boro Physical Therapy Westwood location to get started today. Contact us by calling 201-664-1118 or visiting our website.
