Specialty Programs

 

 

Wasatch Therapy & Fitness focuses on providing the highest quality and most comprehensive care available to our patients. Our programs are structured in a way that we can assure our patients achieve the highest level of function and independence.

 

 

Lymphedema Program

Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue that causes swelling.

Causes of Lymphedema

Primary:  Very Rare
Congenital - developmental abnormality of the lymphatic         system; lymphatic vessels are impaired or missing

  • Praecox- appears in puberty and occurs mostly in females; typically one leg is affected
  • Tarda - appears later in life, can be male or female, sudden onset swelling with no apparent causes

Secondary:  More common

  • Surgery
  • Radiation treatment for cancer
  • Cancer
  • Infections
  • Obesity
  • Trauma
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Other conditions affecting the blood vessels or lymphatic system

Treatment: 

Gold standard includes

1- manual lymphatic drainage
2- compression garments and/ or bandaging
3- skin care
4- Patient-specific lymphedema physical therapy exercises
5- other alternative treatments if needed


Lymphedema specialists can be hard to find and require additional schooling and testing.  It is important to make sure your treatment is given by a certified lymphedema specialist.

Women's Health

  • Incontinence (Urge & Stress)
  • Pelvic Floor Disfunction
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Pregnancy Related Disorders

 

Spine

  • Cervical Program
  • Lumbar Program
  • Headache
  • SI
  • TMJ Program

 

WorkFit Program

Have you been injured at work?  Are you frustrated with the amount of time it is taking you to get back? 

Here at Wasatch Therapy we understand your concerns and have designed our WorkFit program to meet your exact needs.  With the help of our therapists, a fitness program will be set up for you targeted towards the demands of your job.  A series of exercises will be developed for your specific injuries and help get you back on track in no time!

Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE’s)


A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is a comprehensive test of an individual’s ability to perform work-related tasks. FCE’s are a tool used to determine physical abilities and limitations specifically related to the work field.  The purpose of an FCE is to stress the abilities of a client to a safe maximum and accurately document observations regarding work and activities of daily living. 

FCE’s provide valuable information for return to work programs and other systems that desire to rate one’s ability and disability.  They are also used by accident attorneys to determine functional capacity in legal cases.


Pre Work Screenings


Today, work injuries are becoming more frequent and expensive.  Pre work screens are a great tool for employers prior to a formal offer of employment.  Wasatch Therapy works hand in hand with employers to assure that they are hiring people physically capable of specific job requirements.