Neuro-rehab

People who have suffered a neurological insult will be in the very best hands at Empower Physical Therapy. We realize that no two patients experience disease symptoms the same. Dr. Zanghi, a Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, has extensive education beyond her Doctorate to provide the very best, and most current, treatments for patients living with neurological conditions.

We use principals of neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to form new connections and pathways, as the foundation for our treatments. These unique and person-specific treatments promote and strengthen pathways which lead to significant improvements in function, transfers, coordination, balance, and gait.

Neurological conditions treated include:

Neurological CONDITIONS OR INJURIES

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Aneurysm

• Back pain

• Bell’s palsy

• Birth defects of the brain and spinal cord

• Brain injury

• Brain tumor

• Cerebral palsy

• Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Concussion

• Dementia

• Disc disease of neck and lower back

• Dizziness

• Epilepsy

• Guillain-Barré syndrome

• Headaches and migraines

• Multiple sclerosis

• Muscular Dystrophy

• Neuralgia

• Neuropathy

• Neuromuscular and related diseases

• Parkinson’s Disease

• Scoliosis

• Seizures

• Spinal cord injury

• Spinal deformity and disorders

• Spine tumor

• Stroke (CVA)

• Vertigo

balance & fall prevention

Did you know that falls are preventable and yet the number one cause of hospitalizations in seniors? Falls can also be a source of fear and result in medical complications. Fortunately, physical therapy can help. As it is said about strength, “you don’t use it, you lose it,” balance is something that can be improved upon with challenges and practice.

Dr. Zanghi’s unique methodology determines why you are falling, what areas require strengthening, and which exercises will be best for you and your lifestyle.

Balance Conditions

• Changes in blood pressure

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• History of falling with and without injury

• Imbalance of posture or body systems (i.e. tight muscles)

• Low vision

• Neurological conditions

• Vestibular conditions like BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)

• Weakness

Ortho-rehab

We specialize in treating the origin of your pain, not just the symptoms. You can overcome what is holding you back from doing what you love. Whether that be pain, recovery from surgery, weakness, or some other physical ailment or imbalance.

Orthopedic conditions treated include:

pre & POST-OP REHAB:

• Total knee replacement

• Total hip replacement

• Spinal surgeries

• Osteoarthritis

Classes

Empower offers evidence-based group classes. This means we use the MOST recent research to get you the BEST results. Our classes are led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy and are small, with an average of 5 members per class, to ensure individual attention and safety. These are a great addition to your one on one physical therapy sessions or as a way to maintain fitness in a group setting.

The Advanced Stroke Recovery Program is a class for people living with life after a stroke. It is an evidence-based program designed to use brain-changing exercise to build cardiovascular fitness, improve function and mobility, and decrease risk of falls. We meet in small groups, twice a week for 60 minutes of intense exercise. Dr. Zanghi focuses on providing you with the best stroke-specific challenges through strength, balance, agility, and cognitive exercises. You will receive a pre-screening using objective testing prior to beginning the class, with ongoing reassessment throughout the program, to track your individual progress and allow us to tailor the program to your unique needs.

Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday at the following times:

10:45am-11:45am and 12:00pm- 1:00pm

workshops

There are currently no workshops scheduled for the near future. Please let us know if you would like to be on our waitlist !