Head to Toe Physical Therapy
We treat the individual, not just the injury
Topsham: 207-725-4400 Lewiston: 207-784-3400
Common ailments we provide treatment for:
- Headaches
- Low back pain & SI disorders
- Neck pain from whiplash, arthritis, strains
- Shoulder injuries (rotator cuff tendinitis, bursitis)
- Hip and knee pain and injury
- Ankle sprain and Plantar fasciitis
- Post surgical rehabilitation
- Work and sports related injuries
- Motor vehicle accident
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Foot pain and disorders
- Difficulty walking/ drop foot
- Fibromyalgia & chronic pain
- Arthritis & joint pain
- Overuse injuries
- Neurological deficits
- Dizziness/ Vertigo
Customized Therapy Treatments:
The WalkAide is a small box that attaches to the lower leg with a strap. It uses a tilt sensor and electrical stimulation to lift the foot during walking. It is used for central nervous system conditions such as brain or spinal cord injury, MS, Cerebral Palsy, and, in some instances, after lumbar spine surgeries.
Benefits of using a WalkAide to treat drop foot:
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Decreases muscle tone
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Improves strength of the lower leg
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Eliminates the need for a brace or orthotic
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Allows a person to go barefoot
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Improves the overall quality of gait
At Head to Toe Physical Therapy we are able to provide a trial with the device and determine if it is safe and effective. We have a certified WalkAide specialist on hand to teach proper use of the WalkAide and help with fine tuning a patients specific program.
