The following is a directory of Physical Therapists located throughout the island of Maui. We list them in order to give you options, though we are making no claims nor have affiliation with most of the Maui physical therapists below. If you think we're missing anyone that ought to be listed, please share them with us. Mahalo!
At Ace Maui, Certified Physical Therapists Amanda C. Eller and Matthew D. Eller offer manual therapy, neurological retraining, therapeutic exercise and vestibular rehabilitation to help patients with a wide range of physical needs.
With over 30 years of combined experience, their expertise can help you live a happier and more comfortable life by treating the cause of the pain.
Physical therapy is a form of remedial rehab that utilizes various types of exercise and equipment to help people gain mobility, strength, flexibility, endurance and comfort.
By performing exercises designed to restore physical impairments, limitations and conditions, either acquired and/or congenital, physical therapy is a resource that helps many people lead an easier and more comfortable life.
The most common cause of disability in the U.S., arthritis occurs as a result of damage to the joints in your body. Some of the most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and autoimmune diseases.
Almost all people will experience some form of back or neck pain within their lifetime. Physical therapy practices to help this pain might include customized exercise programs, massage, heat applications, whirlpool baths and ultrasound.
Orthopedic injuries refer to damage in the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, tendons, cartilage, connective tissue, ligaments, etc.
Respiratory problems can be caused by a number of reasons, including pollution and smoking. The most common respiratory disorders include asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
When the flow of blood to the brain is stopped or disturbed, brain function can be lost rapidly. Physical therapy can help people regain these functions over time.
Minor and severe spinal cord injuries affect thousands of people each year. Common spinal cord injuries include paraplegia, quadriplegia, tetraplegia, spina bifida, Friedreich's Ataxia, polio and multiple sclerosis.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused as a result of external force trauma to the brain. Physical therapy treatment for these types of injuries may include balance exercises, general exercise and certain medication.
Neurology includes diagnosis and treatment of the central, autonomic and peripheral nervous systems. Common neurological disorders include Alzheimer's disease, dementia, stroke, migraines, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, brain trauma, brain tumors, and neuroinfections.
A genetic, hereditary muscle disease, muscular dystrophy causes progressive muscle weakness over time. Physical therapy may help to prevent contractures and orthoses.
Ear and brain related balance conditions can cause dizziness and nausea and increases the risk factor for disorders such as strokes and tumors. Vertigo is one of the main forms of balance disorders that can be improved through physical therapy.
There are several types of incontinence that affect thousands of people each year, including stress, urge, overflow, surgical, functional, anal or double.
Caused by damage or defective development of the motor areas of the brain, cerebral palsy typically occurs before the age of 3. Physical therapy, along with other kinds of therapy, can help to overcome impairments.
Diet, nutrition and fitness are key ingredients to a long and healthy life. Physical therapy may help you overcome pain and increase endurance, strength and mobility.
ADHD, arthritis, asthma, autism, blindness, deafness, diabetes, birth defects, heart conditions, newborn screening, childhood obesity and skin conditions are just some of the disabilities that could be improved with the help of a physical therapist.
With advances in artificial limbs, physical therapists can help those with prosthesis, including transradial, transfemoral, transhumeral and transtibial, live an active lifestyle.
Also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS is a progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells. Physical therapy can help keep patients with comfort and mobility.
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