The clinic will evaluate current medications and make appropriate prescription adjustments to optimize care. Range of interventions: compounding cream/gel (phonophoresis techniques), NSAIDs, corticosteroids, muscle relaxers, neuromodulators, pain medications, and multiple injectable treatments.
• Injections: Minimally invasive injections including but not limited to epidural steroid injections (ESI), facet blocks, select nerve root blocks (SNRB) and trigger point injections to address pain & musculoskeletal issues.
• Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies: Technique for diagnosing nerve entrapment conditions at the level of the spine and peripherally. A diagnostic tool
for pin pointing and characterizing nerve and muscle pathologic conditions.
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Diagnostic and therapeutic onsite imaging of joints and soft tissue (i.e. rotator cuff muscles, ligaments, nerves and tendons under live dynamic imaging).
• Prolotherapy and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): Under ultrasound guidance for precise placement of an immune system stimulant at the precise site of musculoskeletal injuries or chronic instabilities.
• Viscosupplementation Injections: FDA approved treatment for joint preservation and long lasting pain relief in moderate to advanced osteoarthritis (Hyalgan/ Supartz/Orthovisc)
• Botulinum Toxin injections(Botox): For treatment of chronic migraine headaches and debilitating or painful spasticity conditions.
• Flouroscopic guided precision injections: Injections of the spine and joints performed under x-ray for diagnostic and therapeutic pain reduction, improved exercise and therapy tolerance and return of function.
As part of your physical therapy plan, we evaluate and treat any physical
or medical condition that requires restoration of normal function of the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal system, relief from pain, or prevention of disability. In addition, the management of your treatment will include a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, home exercise instruction, and consultative services. At Premiere PT, we complete a comprehensive evaluation of a patient’s physical status and develop one-on-one treatments to:
• Relieve pain and discomfort, regain movement
• Restore pain-free function
• Rebuild strength and stability
• Train patients to adapt to permanent physical changes
Treatments can be individually customized for a broad range of fitness and ability levels, from rehab patient to elite athletes.
Our goal at Premiere Physical Therapy is not only to facilitate your rehabilitation, but also to provide you skills you can use to change your routine that will promote long-lasting, permanent relief and prevent recurrence of injury. With confidence and care, we will be a partner in your recovery process.
Through the superior clinical care provided by our knowledgeable staff, Premiere Physical Therapy offers our patients access to exceptional therapeutic care and the opportunity to resume the activities you enjoy.
We are committed to empowering you to excel and succeed in your rehabilitation process.
While we specialize in nonsurgical musculoskeletal care, we are also well versed in surgical orthopedics and neurosurgical conditions and have personal knowledge of appropriate referral sources should that be necessary. We frequently work in interdisciplinary manner with
the top orthopedic and neurologic surgeons in the S. California area. We also specialize in postsurgical rehabilitation care to optimize, guide and speed recovery. Dr. Merritt has had the privilege of assisting in the operating room alongside some of the best surgeons in Orange County and is comfortable making appropriate referrals when necessary.
The clinician will order appropriate x-rays, musculoskeletal ultrasound, MRI’s and bone scan with clinical review of findings to improve patient understanding and patient recovery. Please bring any current images for review on your first visit.
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