Two Knee Replacements, Five Years Apart New Technology at WESTARM Physical Therapy Transformed Sharon’s Recovery After years of pain and serious decline in her mobility,Sharon underwent not one, but two knee replacementsin five years. As someone who loves spending timeoutdoors with her dogs and horses, she was determinedto be dedicated to her recovery and return […]
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Introducing the L360 Thigh System: Advancing Recovery Through Innovation We’re excited to announce the latest addition to our rehabilitation technology at the WESTARM Leechburg facility—the L360 Thigh System by Bioness. This innovative therapy device uses functional and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (FES/NMES) to support patients recovering from orthopedic surgery or experiencing lower extremity weakness. The L360 delivers
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Check out our Vandergrift facility’s new Endless Pool, one of the most modern and spacious Aquatic Therapy pools in the Allegheny Kiski Valley area: The 90-degree heated pool features an underwater treadmill that is perfect for rehabilitation for anyone who has recently had a knee or hip replacement surgery or is dealing with chronic pain. Is Aquatic
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WESTARM has obtained one of the most advanced vertigo and dizziness assessment tools on the market: the newly FDA-approved Insight Infrared Video Goggles. Vertigo is a very common, often disabling condition, and the cause is not always understood properly within the medical community. Some vertigo patients can see 4-5 specialists and/or therapists before a proper diagnosis is
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HAPPY OT MONTH!! Every April, we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month to honor our vital profession and the meaningful differences it makes in the lives of our clients. OTs can assist patients with a variety of diagnoses including traumatic brain injury, concussions, stroke, cerebral palsy, burns, fractures, spinal cord injury, orthopedic impairments, oculomotor deficits, autism spectrum
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Wound Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic The last year and a half have proven to be an extreme challenge for many, especially health care providers. There have been lockdowns, quarantine, medical office closures, staffing shortages, and the overall concern of an unknown virus. The fallout from the last year and a half will likely be
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One in three adults experiences dizziness and balance issues that in most cases, can be treatable with Physical Therapy. Many body systems including your muscles, bones, joints, eyes, the balance organ in the inner ear, nerves, heart and blood vessels must work normally for you to have normal balance. When these systems aren’t functioning well,
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For athletic trainers and sports therapists who want the latest technology for their athletes and patients, the use of cold and heat has a new high-tech option. WESTARM Physical Therapy, a trusted leader in physical therapy for nearly 40 years, has partnered with Zenith Technical Innovations to provide Therm-X, an all-in-one portable device that provides
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Experienced orthopeadic surgeon Dr. Eric Evans from Greater Pittsburgh Orthopeadic Group (GPOA) is teaming up with WESTARM Physical Therapy to give a free lecture to local residents of the Alle-Kiski Valley and it’s surrounding communities who are considering hip or knee replacement. The lecture is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m Tuesday, November 16th
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Nathan Formaini, DO – ACMH Hospital Kelsey Cushey, DPT – Kittanning Facility Director Experienced shoulder surgeon Dr. Nathan Formaini from ACMH Hospital is teaming up with WESTARM Physical Therapy to give a free lecture to residents of Kittanning, and surrounding Armstrong County communities who are considering shoulder surgery. The lecture is scheduled to take place
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