Lower Body
Leg pain can happen at most any age. Youth and teens have leg pain from overuse, sports injuries, or falls. While most older adults experience leg pain from falls. Most leg pain results from wear and tear, overuse, or injuries in joints or bones or in muscles, ligaments, tendons or other soft tissues.
Some types of leg pain can be traced to problems in your lower spine. Leg pain can also be caused by blood clots, varicose veins, or poor circulation.
West Park Rehab provides expert, compassionate care for pain associated with:
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Stiffness
- Fracture
- Arthritis
- Post-Surgical
- Nerve Problems
OTHER PAIN AREAS
Regardless of your injury, our team will develop a personalized treatment plan to get you on the road to recovery.
If your symptoms don’t improve within the first 10 days, you should seek care with one of our highly trained clinicians. Our team will develop a personalized treatment plan to get you on the road to recovery.
PERSONALIZED TREATMENT AREAS
Hip
Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. The precise location of your hip pain can provide valuable clues about the underlying cause.
Problems within the hip joint itself tend to result in pain on the inside of your hip or your groin. Hip pain on the outside of your hip, upper thigh or outer buttock is usually caused by problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that surround your hip joint.
Learn more on how West Park Rehab can help you regain movement and less pain.
Leg Tendons
Tendinitis is the inflammation or injury of a tendon. A tendon is the tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. It is strong and fibrous but can be injured with repetitive activities that cause those fibers to tear a little at a time. Or it happens on a broader scale when a larger portion of the tendon tears following a sports or work-related injury. The extent of injury (inflammation, minor fibrous tears, or a major tear) will dictate what type of treatment is best suited to correct the problem.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the extent of tendon injury. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. These tests can be performed and interpreted by the highly-trained specialists at West Park Rehab.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Hip Bursitis
Bursitis is inflammation of a structure in our bodies that is supposed to provide cushioning between two points that normally experience internal friction. However, if a bursa is subjected to too much friction or pinching, it can swell and become painful. That pain will result in a limitation in movement and strength for normal daily activities.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the extent of bursa injury. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. These tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Hip Stiffness
Stiffness in a joint is often the result of a constriction of connective tissue. This constriction sometimes follows an injury, such as a sprain or inflammation that builds up as a result of stressful repetitive activity. Either way, the connective tissue in the joint “shrinks” and causes the joint to become restricted. But, sometimes, this stiffness can occur for other reasons. A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the source of joint stiffness. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. These tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Request an appointment for a Physical Therapy evaluation at West Park Rehab and get the help you need.
Hip Fractures
Fractures occur when a bone is stressed to the point that it cracks or breaks. Most often, this condition follows an injury or a fall. Once a fractured bone has either been surgically stabilized or has healed, physical therapy is frequently required to help restore motion, strength, and coordination in the area affected by this injury.
If a fracture was caused by a fall, a physical therapy evaluation is often necessary to help find the source of the patient’s balance problems. Additionally, sometimes a nerve can be injured in the areas of the fracture and can lead to problems with strength and sensation.
To properly diagnose nerve problems, an EMG/NCS (nerve testing) should be performed to determine where the nerve is injured, to what extent, and if the nerve is showing signs of decline or healing. A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the areas of impairment following a fracture. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of an EMG/NCS, if nerve problems are suspected. Both tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Arthritis in the Hip
Arthritis is a condition where the ends of bones at our joints, which are normally smooth, wear out and become degenerative, rough, and painful. Arthritis is something that is somewhat common with the aging process but can also occur following trauma to a joint. Sometimes it occurs as a result of a disorder in which someone’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own joints, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Regardless of the source, arthritis frequently results in a loss of flexibility and strength around the affected joints. However, physical therapy helps to improve motion and strength, which can reduce unnecessary forces on the arthritic joint. A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the impairments caused by arthritis.
The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to view surrounding tissues. These tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Post-Surgical Physical Therapy
Post-Surgical conditions can result in swelling, pain, weakness, stiffness, impaired mobility, and a loss of endurance. Whether a surgery was performed for an orthopedic reason like a fracture, a joint replacement, a tendon repair, spinal fusion, arthritis, or ligament reconstruction, it sometimes results in a state of “deconditioning” and endurance is greatly impaired. This may make it difficult to perform necessary tasks or even care for themselves and physical therapy is often required to help a patient regain their strength and mobility.
In any of these situations, the patient needs help to regain their function to return to the necessary activities of their daily life or work. A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the impairments caused by injury, surgery, or deconditioning. The physical therapists at West Park Rehab have an excellent working relationship with most regional surgeons and will work collaboratively with your doctor to ensure you achieve your best outcome after surgery.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Hip Nerve Problems
Nerve problems can be caused by injury, inflammation, or pressure from compression. Often, this results in numbness, tingling, burning, weakness, or loss of coordination. Nerves are long structures and travel from the spine to the ends of our hands and feet. In many cases, a nerve problem is a treatable condition. However, you must correctly identify the source of the problem to provide the right treatment. A Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can perform a variety of physical tests during an examination that will give insight as to where the pinched nerve might be located.
Although these are good tests, an EMG/NCS (electromyography and nerve conduction study) can better identify the exact location of the pressure with nearly 90% accuracy. These tests are now being performed at West Park Rehab in Franklin. An EMG/NCS test uses a probe to send an electrical impulse down a nerve and then measures its speed of travel. This is like a police radar gun, which clocks the speed of a moving vehicle. Another probe is used to assess what happens to that electrical impulse once it reaches a muscle. This portion of the test can show if the compressed nerve problem is new/mild or if it is chronic/severe. With this information, your doctor can provide a much more specific recommendation for treatment.
Correctly diagnosing where the nerve problem is coming from is important. Knowing the severity of the problem will help in deciding how to best treat it. A mild problem can often be easily fixed with specific stretches and Physical Therapy treatments. More severe problems may require a consultation with another health care specialist. But, either way, knowing where the problem is truly coming from will help speed your recovery. For more information on EMG/NCS testing at West Park Rehab, visit West Park Diagnostics for more information.
Request an appointment for a Physical Therapy evaluation at West Park Rehab and get the help you need.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the extent of your shoulder injury.
Knee
Knee pain can result from disease, overuse injury, or trauma. Among American adults, approximately 25% have experienced knee pain that affects the function of their knee. Knee pain and conditions related to the knee are common.
In runners, the knee is the part of the body that is injured most often. Changes to the knee related to aging (osteoarthritis) commonly occur in people over the age of 50. Thousands of steps, squats, and twists to the knee over a long life can cause changes to cartilage and other parts of the knee.
Learn more on how West Park Rehab can help you regain movement and less pain.
Leg Tendons
Tendinitis is the inflammation or injury of a tendon. A tendon is the tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. It is strong and fibrous but can be injured with repetitive activities that cause those fibers to tear a little at a time. Or it happens on a broader scale when a larger portion of the tendon tears following a sports or work-related injury. The extent of injury (inflammation, minor fibrous tears, or a major tear) will dictate what type of treatment is best suited to correct the problem.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the extent of tendon injury. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. These tests can be performed and interpreted by the highly-trained specialists at West Park Rehab.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Knee Bursitis
Bursitis is inflammation of a structure in our bodies that is supposed to provide cushioning between two points that normally experience internal friction. However, if a bursa is subjected to too much friction or pinching, it can swell and become painful. That pain will result in a limitation in movement and strength for normal daily activities.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the extent of bursa injury. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. These tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Knee Stiffness
Stiffness in a joint is often the result of a constriction of connective tissue. This constriction sometimes follows an injury, such as a sprain or inflammation that builds up as a result of stressful repetitive activity. Either way, the connective tissue in the joint “shrinks” and causes the joint to become restricted. But, sometimes, this stiffness can occur for other reasons.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the source of joint stiffness. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. These tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Request an appointment for a Physical Therapy evaluation at West Park Rehab and get the help you need.
Knee Fractures
Fractures occur when a bone is stressed to the point that it cracks or breaks. Most often, this condition follows an injury or a fall. Once a fractured bone has either been surgically stabilized or has healed, physical therapy is frequently required to help restore motion, strength, and coordination in the area affected by this injury. If a fracture was caused by a fall, a physical therapy evaluation is often necessary to help find the source of the patient’s balance problems. Additionally, sometimes a nerve can be injured in the areas of the fracture and can lead to problems with strength and sensation.
To properly diagnose nerve problems, an EMG/NCS (nerve testing) should be performed to determine where the nerve is injured, to what extent, and if the nerve is showing signs of decline or healing.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the areas of impairment following a fracture. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of an EMG/NCS, if nerve problems are suspected. Both tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Knee Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition where the ends of bones at our joints, which are normally smooth, wear out and become degenerative, rough, and painful. Arthritis is something that is somewhat common with the aging process but can also occur following trauma to a joint. Sometimes it occurs as a result of a disorder in which someone’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own joints, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Regardless of the source, arthritis frequently results in a loss of flexibility and strength around the affected joints. However, physical therapy helps to improve motion and strength, which can reduce unnecessary forces on the arthritic joint. A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the impairments caused by arthritis.
The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to view surrounding tissues. These tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Post-Surgical Physical Therapy
Post-Surgical conditions can result in swelling, pain, weakness, stiffness, impaired mobility, and a loss of endurance. Whether a surgery was performed for an orthopedic reason like a fracture, a joint replacement, a tendon repair, spinal fusion, arthritis, or ligament reconstruction, it sometimes results in a state of “deconditioning” and endurance is greatly impaired. This may make it difficult to perform necessary tasks or even care for themselves and physical therapy is often required to help a patient regain their strength and mobility.
In any of these situations, the patient needs help to regain their function to return to the necessary activities of their daily life or work. A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the impairments caused by injury, surgery, or deconditioning. The physical therapists at West Park Rehab have an excellent working relationship with most regional surgeons and will work collaboratively with your doctor to ensure you achieve your best outcome after surgery.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Knee Nerve Problems
Nerve problems can be caused by injury, inflammation, or pressure from compression. Often, this results in numbness, tingling, burning, weakness, or loss of coordination. Nerves are long structures and travel from the spine to the ends of our hands and feet. In many cases, a nerve problem is a treatable condition. However, you must correctly identify the source of the problem to provide the right treatment. A Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can perform a variety of physical tests during an examination that will give insight as to where the pinched nerve might be located.
Although these are good tests, an EMG/NCS (electromyography and nerve conduction study) can better identify the exact location of the pressure with nearly 90% accuracy. These tests are now being performed at West Park Rehab in Franklin. An EMG/NCS test uses a probe to send an electrical impulse down a nerve and then measures its speed of travel. This is like a police radar gun, which clocks the speed of a moving vehicle. Another probe is used to assess what happens to that electrical impulse once it reaches a muscle. This portion of the test can show if the compressed nerve problem is new/mild or if it is chronic/severe. With this information, your doctor can provide a much more specific recommendation for treatment.
Correctly diagnosing where the nerve problem is coming from is important. Knowing the severity of the problem will help in deciding how to best treat it. A mild problem can often be easily fixed with specific stretches and Physical Therapy treatments. More severe problems may require a consultation with another health care specialist. But, either way, knowing where the problem is truly coming from will help speed your recovery. For more information on EMG/NCS testing at West Park Rehab, visit West Park Diagnostics for more information.
Request an appointment for a Physical Therapy evaluation at West Park Rehab and get the help you need.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the causes of your pain.
Ankle/Foot
Whether you’re a die-hard athlete, a weekend runner or even turned your ankle walking on uneven surfaces, you’ve probably suffered an injury to your ankle at some point or know someone who has. In fact, one million people visit emergency rooms each year because of ankle injuries.
- Sprains
- Fractures
- Achilles injuries
Learn more on how West Park Rehab can help you regain movement and less pain.
Ankle/Foot Tendinitis
Tendinitis is the inflammation or injury of a tendon. A tendon is the tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. It is strong and fibrous but can be injured with repetitive activities that cause those fibers to tear a little at a time. Or it happens on a broader scale when a larger portion of the tendon tears following a sports or work-related injury. The extent of injury (inflammation, minor fibrous tears, or a major tear) will dictate what type of treatment is best suited to correct the problem.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the extent of tendon injury. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. These tests can be performed and interpreted by the highly-trained specialists at West Park Rehab.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Ankle/foot Stiffness
Stiffness in a joint is often the result of a constriction of connective tissue. This constriction sometimes follows an injury, such as a sprain or inflammation that builds up as a result of stressful repetitive activity. Either way, the connective tissue in the joint “shrinks” and causes the joint to become restricted. But, sometimes, this stiffness can occur for other reasons. A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the source of joint stiffness. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. These tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Request an appointment for a Physical Therapy evaluation at West Park Rehab and get the help you need.
Akle/Foot Fractures
Fractures occur when a bone is stressed to the point that it cracks or breaks. Most often, this condition follows an injury or a fall. Once a fractured bone has either been surgically stabilized or has healed, physical therapy is frequently required to help restore motion, strength, and coordination in the area affected by this injury. If a fracture was caused by a fall, a physical therapy evaluation is often necessary to help find the source of the patient’s balance problems. Additionally, sometimes a nerve can be injured in the areas of the fracture and can lead to problems with strength and sensation.
To properly diagnose nerve problems, an EMG/NCS (nerve testing) should be performed to determine where the nerve is injured, to what extent, and if the nerve is showing signs of decline or healing.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the areas of impairment following a fracture. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of an EMG/NCS, if nerve problems are suspected. Both tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Ankle/Foot Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition where the ends of bones at our joints, which are normally smooth, wear out and become degenerative, rough, and painful. Arthritis is something that is somewhat common with the aging process but can also occur following trauma to a joint. Sometimes it occurs as a result of a disorder in which someone’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own joints, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Regardless of the source, arthritis frequently results in a loss of flexibility and strength around the affected joints. However, physical therapy helps to improve motion and strength, which can reduce unnecessary forces on the arthritic joint. A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the impairments caused by arthritis.
The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to view surrounding tissues. These tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Post-Surgical Physical Therapy
Post-Surgical conditions can result in swelling, pain, weakness, stiffness, impaired mobility, and a loss of endurance. Whether a surgery was performed for an orthopedic reason like a fracture, a joint replacement, a tendon repair, spinal fusion, arthritis, or ligament reconstruction, it sometimes results in a state of “deconditioning” and endurance is greatly impaired. This may make it difficult to perform necessary tasks or even care for themselves and physical therapy is often required to help a patient regain their strength and mobility.
In any of these situations, the patient needs help to regain their function to return to the necessary activities of their daily life or work. A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the impairments caused by injury, surgery, or deconditioning. The physical therapists at West Park Rehab have an excellent working relationship with most regional surgeons and will work collaboratively with your doctor to ensure you achieve your best outcome after surgery.
Don’t let this kind of physical problem go on without getting the help you need. And in many cases, you do not need a referral to start physical therapy. Click below to request an appointment.
Ankle/Foot Nerve Problems
Nerve problems can be caused by injury, inflammation, or pressure from compression. Often, this results in numbness, tingling, burning, weakness, or loss of coordination. Nerves are long structures and travel from the spine to the ends of our hands and feet. In many cases, a nerve problem is a treatable condition. However, you must correctly identify the source of the problem to provide the right treatment. A Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can perform a variety of physical tests during an examination that will give insight as to where the pinched nerve might be located.
Although these are good tests, an EMG/NCS (electromyography and nerve conduction study) can better identify the exact location of the pressure with nearly 90% accuracy. These tests are now being performed at West Park Rehab in Franklin. An EMG/NCS test uses a probe to send an electrical impulse down a nerve and then measures its speed of travel. This is like a police radar gun, which clocks the speed of a moving vehicle. Another probe is used to assess what happens to that electrical impulse once it reaches a muscle. This portion of the test can show if the compressed nerve problem is new/mild or if it is chronic/severe. With this information, your doctor can provide a much more specific recommendation for treatment.
Correctly diagnosing where the nerve problem is coming from is important. Knowing the severity of the problem will help in deciding how to best treat it. A mild problem can often be easily fixed with specific stretches and Physical Therapy treatments. More severe problems may require a consultation with another health care specialist. But, either way, knowing where the problem is truly coming from will help speed your recovery. For more information on EMG/NCS testing at West Park Rehab, visit West Park Diagnostics for more information.
Request an appointment for a Physical Therapy evaluation at West Park Rehab and get the help you need.
Sprains
Sprains are injuries to ligaments (the bands of tissue that hold joints together). Ankle sprains occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of movement, causing the ligaments connecting the bones of the leg, ankle, and foot to overstretch or tear.
The ligaments on the outer (lateral) side of the ankle are the ones most commonly injured. Ligaments on the inner (medial) side of the ankle, or above the ankle bone, can also be sprained, but are injured less frequently.
An ankle sprain usually takes between 2 weeks to 2 months to heal. The ankle will feel better after a few weeks, and be fully strengthened in a few months. A severely sprained ligament, however, can take 9 months to 1 year to heal.
Recurrent ankle sprains are common; once an ankle ligament is sprained, it is often re-injured. In fact, 73% of people who have sprained an ankle once are likely to do so again. Re-injury is especially likely if muscle strength and balance are not fully restored to, or improved beyond, preinjury levels.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the source of joint stiffness. The accuracy of that information can be improved with the addition of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. These tests can be performed and interpreted at West Park Rehab.
Request an appointment for a Physical Therapy evaluation at West Park Rehab and get the help you need.
A physical evaluation performed by a skilled Physical Therapist at West Park Rehab can help identify the causes of your pain.
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