Mission Statement

Rock Valley Physical Therapy is dedicated to making better lives by fostering a timely, optimal outcome in a customer focused environment. Our highly skilled and compassionate team provides individualized one-on-one care for each patient. Our patients typically work with one therapist from start to finish. Every team member goes through extensive training and mentorship to ensure that each patient receives the highest level of care. At Rock Valley everything we have and everything we learn is about making better lives, one patient at a time.



We look forward to working with you!



- Amy, Luke, and Rachael



Disclaimer: This blog is intended for informational purposes only and is not to be considered medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with a licensed medical profession or qualify as physical therapy treatment. We are under no circumstance liable for advice given on this website.



Monday, February 21, 2011

Golf Without Pain

Well, today I wrapped up our series of golf injury prevention presentations at "Senior Days" with "Golf Without Pain." Overall, I'd like to thank everyone who came out to hear what we had to say, and would encourage everyone to run with our suggestions and prepare themselves to hit the links within the next month or two. Also, I would like to thank all of the equipment reps, Dr. Phillips, Dr. Driessnack, and everyone with the park district for putting together a great series for the senior golfer. Below, I have posted video for some of the components of our recommended warm-up. Please use these and all of the other videos/information that we presented when you need and have a great golf season!!!


Tight Twist

Wide Twist

Chops

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Monday, February 14, 2011

Golf When Your Legs Hurt


It has only taken us three weeks of golf presentations to finally get our act together and post these exercises before the lecture. Thank you to all of those individuals attending these lectures, and we hope you are getting something out of them. If you have any questions, then do not hesitate to ask either Luke or me. You can grab us before or after the lectures or call us at the office at 243-1989. (A)





HAMSTRINGS STRETCH ON BACK

HAMSTRINGS STRETCH IN STANDING

QUADRICEPS STRETCH IN STANDING

CHAIR SQUAT

HIP FLEXOR STRETCH ON BACK

HIP ROTATION STRETCH

STANDING BALANCE 3 POSITION

STEP AND HOLD

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Monday, February 7, 2011

Golf When Your Arms Hurt

Have you heard of Murphy's law? Well, the version that I know states: "What can go wrong will go wrong." In regards to the video for the "Golf When Your Arms Hurt" presentation that was the case.....and to make it worse, after the presentation and before I got back to the clinic I already realize my problem! Below are the videos that were supposed to be in the presentation. Enjoy!!! (L)



GENIE STRETCH
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TUBING EXTERNAL/INTERNAL ROTATION


FOREARM/OUTER ARM STRETCH


FOREARM/INNER ARM STRETCH

WRIST EXTENSION/FLEXION STRENGTHENING


FOREARM PRONATION/SUPINATION STRENGTHENING


ASTYM DEMONSTRATION
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Friday, February 4, 2011

Golf When Your Spine Hurts



Senior Days are back and in full swing (no pun intended!) The first lecture in the series "Golf When Your Spine Hurts" was held on January 31, 2011 at the Golf Learning Center. Luke and I wanted to pass along our thanks to those of you that attended. We also wanted to ensure that the participants had access to the videos depicting the exercises discussed in the lecture. As a result, you will find the video links below. If you were to have any further questions, then give us a call. If not, we look forward to seeing you next week when we cover shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand injuries. - (A)


TRUNK ROTATION STRETCH SITTING IN CHAIR:


TRUNK EXTENSION STRETCH SITTING IN CHAIR:

TRUNK EXTENSION STRETCH ON YOUR BACK:

ABDOMINAL STRENGTHENING VIA TUBING:

CLUB BEHIND THE BACK DRILL:

GOLFER'S LIFT:



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