We’re learning about how movement is medicine, especially after you’ve suffered an injury and have to have surgery.
102.5 WBOC’s Corey Phoebus stops by Atlantic Physical Therapy to see how they’re using the latest technology to get you healed and back to an active life in no time.
Corey talks with owner, Bobby Hammond, about how Atlantic Physical Therapy has grown over the years. Bobby says their clinics are filled with the most advanced technology that you can find on the Eastern Shore.
“My dad always said ‘when people come through the door, you treat them the same way you’d treat your mother,’ and I love my mom, so that’s how we treat our patients,” Bobby says. “We plan so much time for each patient so they are getting good one-on-one care because if you’re not getting good one-on-one care, you are not getting better as fast. So that’s how we approach each patient.”
When someone has a total joint replacement, Bobby says the most important thing is to get them moving.
“We have the anti-gravity treadmill created by NASA, and it can de-weight the patient up to 80%,” Bobby says. “As they start to do better, we increase their weight. This allows them to get walking how they normally would walk, but to do so without bearing as much weight or as much pain.”
Corey tests out the treadmill for himself. Bobby also shows Corey other state-of-the-art technology at Atlantic Physical Therapy.
Atlantic Physical Therapy has eight locations and offers free transportation to their clinics. Find a location near you here.
