Wound Care

Skin breakdown and sores often affect individuals with diabetes, vascular disorders, and paresis. Physical therapist specializing in this area can help with treatments that expedite healing, restore normal function, and educate the patient and families on wound prevention.

Our therapists offer an individualized course of treatment strategies and techniques  for all wound types including: 

• Venous insufficiency
• Diabetic ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Arterial insufficiency
• Chronic, non-healing wounds
• Surgical site wounds
• Burns
• Traumatic injury

• Hydrotherapy
• Skilled dressings changes
• Debridement
• Pressure analysis
• Electrical stimulation
• Patient education
• Gait analysis with assistive device
• Recommendation on protective footwear
• Functional mobility retraining
• Activities of daily living training
• Development of an exercise program to improve strength and flexibility