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Physical Therapy

Comprehensive Care’s physical therapy division “Comprehensive Therapy” was created due to the importance of the physicians to easily communicate progress and treatment goals with the physical therapist. Our on site facility makes scheduling appointments and travel much easier on your employees thus minimizing the time an employees is away from work. 

 
Effective work-related health care demands an experienced and comprehensive combination of staff, facilities and services.  Comprehensive Therapy is the only private practice in Northwest Indiana developed and designed to understand the specific therapy needs of occupational medicine. Our focus is customized care resulting in optimized functional capabilities. 

As occupational specialists our therapists are certified in ergonomics, job demand analysis, as well as functional capacity evaluations. Utilizing the latest strategies derived from up to date evidence based practices our therapists and their support staff work very closely with adjusters, case managers, employers, employees, and insurance companies every day and are familiar with typical job requirements, work environments, federal and state regulations, and the unique conditions in today’s marketplace. 

At Comprehensive Therapy it is our mission to return our patients to their pre-injured functionality in a timely, efficient fashion with dignity and respect. We also believe it is imperative to provide the education a patient requires to maintain that level of functionality.

Comprehensive Therapy provides services for:
  • Work Related Injury Rehabilitation                                                               
  • Pre & Post Operative Rehabilitation
  • Non-Surgical Back Treatment
  • Spinal/Back Care Education & Rehabilitation
  • Muscle Functionality
  • Ergonomic Assessments
  • Job Demand Analysis
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations 
  • Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Orthotic Screening
  • Manual Therapy
  • Posture & Body Mechanics Education
  • Hydrotherapy
  • TMJ Disorders

Our staff works closely with the referral source to achieve the best outcome for our patients. By working closely with key personnel, we are able to provide the patient with a well-rounded program of rehabilitation, education, prevention, and fitness. 

During treatment, patients are active participants. They will be involved in ongoing exercise, flexibility and cardiovascular rehabilitation. The intensity of the rehab program will be directed by the patients’ condition. Patients will be given activities and

Comprehensive Therapy offers an internet based Secure Client Access (iSYSTOC). iSYSTOC allows Case Managers, Adjusters, Third Party Administers, and our Client Companies instant access to all the current treatment and testing information they require via the internet. iSYSTOC will compliment our internal protocols and procedures designed to enhance communication with our clients. iSYSTOC is accessible through an encrypted portal (HIPPA compliant) on our web site.

iSYSTOC offers 24/7 Internet view-only access to applicable medical data. The data are presented in an interactive, on-line environment over a secure and encrypted connection. Having access to this information will allow our clients the ability to maximize their own internal efficiencies related to managing their workers compensation and occupational healthcare duties.
 
On a patient’s first visit one of our trained Therapists will conduct a full evaluation which consists of the following:
  • History
  • Posture Assessment
  • Strength & range of motion assessment
  • Joint Accessory / Biomechanical Assessment

Upon completion of a patient’s evaluation, the Therapist will discuss the treatment plan that has been specifically developed for that individual. The treatment plan consists of the following:

  • Frequency of visits / time intervals
  • Routine
  • Individualized goals
  • Education on disorders
  • The patient’s responsibility to get better

Patients are referred to Comprehensive Therapy to get better. We have proven our abilities to care for patients while understanding the intricacies of occupational care. In order for this to happen, our therapists challenge patients so they can achieve the level of functionality they desire. Patients typically will attend therapy two to three times a week for four to six weeks. Patients should expect the following:

  • One-on-One Care
  • Discussions on the different levels of healing
  • A focus on exercise:
    • Strength
    • Stretching
    • Posture
    • Body Mechanic Orientation
    • Home exercise program
  • Manual therapy & modalities as needed
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