Physical Therapy and Compartment Syndrome
Physical Therapy in East Northport
Compartment Syndrome is a very rare condition, which sees less than 20,000 cases in the United States per year. Compartment Syndrome can be very dangerous and very painful. It happens when there is pressure buildup from internal bleeding or swelling of the tissues. A deeper look into what happens is that blood or fluid fills a compartment where a wall of tissue called the fascia struggles to expand because it isn’t meant to. In emergency situations, surgery is required to relieve the pressure buildup. Compartment Syndrome may be caused by a broken arm or leg or by the actual treatment of the fracture, whether it be the casting or the surgery itself.
Whether there is surgery involved or not, a physical therapist will play an important role. They will help you to regain your range of motions in your arm, leg, knee, or whatever else it is that has compartment syndrome. The physical therapist may help you gain strength in your core so that you are better stabilized as your arms and legs are in motion. The physical therapist may also use techniques such as massaging and may also use tools like ultrasound to help improve the flexibility of tissue and speed recovery.
If you are looking for a physical therapist on Long Island who can help you recover from your compartment syndrome, using Island Sports Physical Therapy is the right choice. Island Sports Physical Therapy has six locations in total, making it easier than ever to get to one of the branches. They have one located in each of Nesconset, Coram, East Northport, Huntington, East Meadow, and Glen Cove. The physical therapists at Island Sports Physical Therapy are top notch and will do everything they can to help you properly recover and excel after compartment syndrome surgery.
