The Pool

Our in-ground pool is 7 feet wide, 14 feet long, and 4-4½ feet deep with walk-in steps.  The pool is equipped with an Aquatic Access water-powered chair lift to assist patients upon entering the pool.  The pool is also equipped with two Badu Jet pumps for fitness training, underwater massage and endless no-lap swimming.  Many of our competitors charge an additional fee for physical therapy conducted in a pool.  Advanced Downtown Aquatic Physical Therapy does not charge this fee.

• The indoor Aquatic Pool is kept at 90º to 91º.
• The Aquatic Therapy Technician is either poolside or in the pool with  patients at all times.
• Pool steps are built low for easy accessibility.
• Individual therapy programs are developed specifically for your needs.
• On-site pool so aquatic and land based therapy can be combined.
• Swimming attire is provided at the patient’s request.
• Private dressing area, including storage lockers, for your convenience.

Indications

Increased function may be gained through an Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation program for:

• Sprains/Strains/Contusions
• Tendonitis/Bursitis/Fractures
• Proprioceptive Deficits/Gait Disturbances
• Degenerative Diseases
• Low Endurance/De-conditional Patients
• Fibromyalgia/CPS
• Pregnant/Post-partum Patients with Lumbar Dysfunctions
• Sports Specific Injuries and Early Rehabilitation During Limited Weight Bearing Phases
• Post-surgical Patients

The Exercise Equipment Area

The state of the art exercise area includes a wide variety of equipment including:

• Hoist H4400 Exercise Center
• Schwinn Airdyne Bike
• SciFit Tru Vativ Resistance Bike
• Landice Treadmill
• Arm Pullies
• Ankle Boards
• Exercise Balls

(We actually have more physical therapy equipment on site, and you are welcome to stop by and see it sometime.)

Advanced Downtown Aquatic Physical Therapy

“ADAPT”
105 W HOUGHTON AVENUE
WEST BRANCH, MI 48661
TELEPHONE #: 989-343-9755
FAX:  989-343-9955

November 3rd, 2009

Dear Doctors,

Here at ADAPT our motto is to help our patients reach their full physical ability.  We now offer whirlpool therapy and wound care in our new Whitehall E27M whirlpool. This unit provides coverage of the patient’s upper and lower extremities such as elbow, wrist, lower leg, knee, ankle, and foot areas.

• Treatment for whirlpool and wound care is covered by all insurances.
• ICD code 8798
• Procedure code 97022

Whirlpool therapy is mostly identified with physical therapy wound care. Although it is used for this reason it can also benefit the patients that are diabetic for circulation and numbness, helps with vasodilatation, increased blood flow, and pain management.

Total care of a wound often goes beyond the actual closure of the affected area.  In many cases, physical therapy intervention can be valuable to the total rehabilitation care of this patient.  Soft tissue mobilization and transverse friction massage techniques are often preformed which can alleviate the abnormal scaring and maximize the return of elasticity.  Normal flexion/ extension movement of a joint (elbow and knee) will cause stretching and contraction of the surrounding tissue in question.  With time there is a likelihood of reopening of that area.  Simply because of the constant need of the tissue to move which has lost its normal elastic properties.  

In all cases, our therapists are trained in the education of patients on how to prevent abnormal or excessive pressure to affected areas, and can often advise patients on the proper padding, or cushioning, that may be available to assist in maintaining the skin’s integrity.

For the benefit of your patients we can start whirlpool treatment the same day that we receive the script. Fax script and patient demographics to 989-343-9955 and we will contact patient for an appointment.

We always welcome you to visit our clinic for a tour and to talk to our trained staff.   Feel free to call with any questions. 989-343-9755.

Sincerely,

Vijay Kumar P.T., PhD, MD.