Are you looking for help with physiotherapy in Brooklyn? The team at Ernest Buberman DC is here to help.

CONDITIONS THAT REHABILITATION HELP IN BROOKLYN NY

Rehabilitation is a natural and non-invasive solution to help you recover from pain, physical dysfunction, and injuries associated with workplace and auto accidents. With different rehab therapies from Ernest Buberman, DC, in Midwood, Brooklyn, NY, and serving the Central Brooklyn, NY, Southwest Brooklyn, NY, and Flatbush, NY area, you can regain your mobility and return to your usual activities pain-free. Dr. Buberman provides personalized rehab plans to address your unique needs so you can feel your best. To schedule a visit, call or book online today.

Rehabilitation services can be used alongside other conservative pain relief options, such as physical therapy and chiropractic care, to help you recover after an auto accident or work-related injury. Treatment often includes exercise; especially for patients who have been immobilized or who lack flexibility, strength, or endurance. Physiotherapy helps encourage patients to use their muscles to increase their flexibility and range of motion. More advanced exercises focus on improving strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. The goal is to improve how an individual functions at work and at home.

FAQ’S ABOUT REHABILITATION

WHAT TYPES OF INJURIES CAN REHABILITATION HELP?

Rehabilitation can be used by patients of all ages to overcome injuries, chronic pain, and physical function issues. Injuries and conditions that can benefit from rehab include:

  • Neck pain
  • Low back pain
  • Headaches
  • Muscle pain
  • Joint pain
  • Whiplash
  • Slip and fall injuries
  • Auto accident injuries
  • Workplace injuries
  • Shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff problems
  • Knee pain and dysfunction
  • Hip pain and dysfunction

Depending on your diagnosis, Dr. Buberman may recommend a trial of rehab to improve the function of your joints, ligaments, and muscles while reducing pain.

WHAT TYPES OF REHABILITATION THERAPIES ARE AVAILABLE?

Dr. Buberman offers a comprehensive range of therapies and may recommend one or more of the following options depending on your condition.

  • Joint mobilization
  • Soft tissue therapy
  • Electrical nerve stimulation
  • Therapeutic ultrasound
  • Muscle stretches
  • Rehabilitative exercise
  • Specialized protocols for whiplash and low back pain
  • Postural exercises

These therapies can be performed individually or combined during a single session or over multiple visits to provide you with the most benefit.

If you need rehabilitation therapy to recover from an auto or workplace accident, Dr. Buberman assists with the paperwork, so you get the treatment you need with less hassle.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF REHABILITATION?

Rehabilitation can help decrease pain and improve your physical function by:

  • Improving circulation
  • Increasing joint range of motion
  • Decreasing muscle stiffness
  • Reducing inflammation
  • Improving muscle contraction and coordination
  • Strengthening and stretching muscles
  • Improving posture and balance

Since rehabilitation sessions are personalized, Dr. Buberman can work with you on your own unique issues in order to help you recover as quickly as possible.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING A REHAB SESSION?

Arrive for your rehab session wearing athletic clothing and bring a towel and water bottle with you. Dr. Buberman begins your visit with therapies to prepare your muscles and joints for treatment, including heat therapy, electrical nerve stimulation, and soft tissue therapy. Once you’re warmed up, Dr. Buberman takes you through a series of exercises to target the muscles and joints that aren’t functioning properly.

Exercises may be performed using your own body weight, resistance bands, or weights. After your exercise session is complete, Dr. Buberman shows you different stretches to perform — which can also be done at home — to relax the muscles you’ve just worked out. Additional cool-down therapies may be included, such as cold therapy or additional soft tissue therapy to relieve pain and inflammation.

To set up a rehabilitation session, call Ernest Buberman, DC, or schedule a visit through the online tool.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF REHABILITATION?

The main goals of rehabilitation services are to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and restore normal physical function. Different types of rehab services are available to address each of these unique goals, depending on the cause of your injury or pain, so you can recover as soon as possible.

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES?

Dr. Buberman performs a physical exam and explains your diagnosis before recommending rehab services. Some rehab services are used during the acute phase of an injury — such as the first few days after a car accident or work injury — while others can be used later on in your recovery to improve the function of your joints and soft tissues. Depending on your diagnosis, Dr. Buberman may recommend a variety of treatment options, including rehabilitation services.

WHAT REHABILITATION SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?

Dr. Buberman offers a range of rehabilitation services to provide safe, effective relief from pain without relying on drugs or surgery. Rehab services he may recommend for you include:

  • Electrical nerve stimulation
    This technique uses soft pads placed on your skin to send light electrical impulses through your muscles. This decreases muscle tension and tightness, which can relieve pain and improve range of motion.
  • Therapeutic ultrasound
    Dr. Buberman uses ultrasound to address inflammation and pain in your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This gentle heat source increases blood flow to the injured area to speed up healing.
  • Hot and cold therapy
    Dr. Buberman may recommend ice or heat therapy to either numb an area or increase blood flow in order to reduce pain.
  • Athletic taping and bracing
    Taping and bracing may be used to stabilize an injured area, such as an ankle sprain, rotator cuff injury, or the lower back after lifting a heavy object at work.
  • Traction
    Traction gently stretches the soft tissues surrounding your spine to improve range of motion, especially after an auto accident.
  • Soft tissue therapy
    Soft tissue therapy incorporates different forms of massage to reduce muscle tension, improve blood flow, and decrease pain.

One or more of these services may be used during your rehab visit, based on the location and intensity of your pain as well as your diagnosis.

Find out how rehabilitation services with Ernest Buberman, DC, can help you recover after a work injury or car accident by scheduling a consultation online or by phone now.