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One on one individual physical therapy care is offered for orthopedic spine and extremity related problems. Sessions are typically 30 – 45 minutes. The Physical Therapists at the clinic have post-graduate education in evaluating and treating back and neck pain, headaches, sport injuries and post operative orthopedic conditions. You will be treated with care and understanding by experienced, competent physical therapists.
A training and fitness center is available for individuals interested in improving their physical
conditioning level. Exercise emphasis is placed on functional performance as well as strength, endurance, balance/coordination and flexibility. An evaluation session with a physical therapist is required prior to use of the facility. Monthly membership fees range from $40 - $50 depending on frequency of use per week.
The Atlanta Back Clinic Patient Education Booklet is available for distribution at a cost of $15.00.
The Patient Education Booklet was written by Physical Therapists at the Atlanta Back Clinic and is intended to supplement the evaluation and treatment sessions. The material contained in the booklet will help you learn how to recover from your condition as well as prevent future problems.
Our website at www.atlantabackclinic.com contains a Back Tip Section for patient education.
Back Tips are released once every 6 months for the purpose of educating people on various aspects of back care. Previous sections include suggestions for reducing back strain while gardening and raking, proper biomechanics for sit to stand transfers as well as ergonomic guidelines for proper chair selection.
The Student Athlete Injury Program is for student athletes new to the clinic who have sustained an injury due to sport activity. A 15-minute time period is set aside for a brief consultation along with suggestions for treatment. You will be evaluated by an experienced Physical Therapist with knowledge of sport related musculo-skeletal problems. The Sport Participation Screening Program involves a 15-minute orthopedic physical therapy examination to determine readiness for sports participation. Both programs are free and available after school hours and on Saturday mornings.
Individual and group class sessions are offered by Deb Herberger who is a Physical Therapist and a
Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. You will experience how to improve your body awareness through
movement. These gentle movements will increase your flexibility and coordination while reducing
your pain and stiffness. Classes are held on Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Individual sessions need to be
scheduled.
Pilates group and individual sessions are taught by Audrey Jones DPT and Certified Pilates Instructor. Pilates is a movement based form of body conditioning that combines core strengthening and stretching to restore stability and mobility to the musculo-skeletal system. Special emphasis is given to using proper form so as to maximize benefit and exercise safely. Classes are held on Mondays at 6:30 PM. Individual sessions with apparatus can also be scheduled.
Therapeutic yoga is a restorative yoga class which focuses on relaxation and stress reduction. The class will include breathing exercises and meditation practices to relax the nervous system. Posture to stretch and strengthen the body will be done in a slow manner with modifications and supports as needed. The class is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced practitioners who desire to use yoga for therapeutic purposes. Classes are taught by Marlysa Sullivan MPT, ERYT on Thursdays from 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM.
Please call (770) 491-6004 for more information on classes or to inquire as to whether this form of exercise is right for you.
