Jean Lloyd
Jean Lloyd came to KORT Richmond after having total hip replacement. KORT Physical Therapists Dr. John Wright Polk, PT, DPT and Dr. Karen Clark, PT, DPT, OCS devised a customized treatment plan that consisted of land… VIEW MORE
David Fischer
David Fischer has been having ankle and foot pain. He came to KORT Frankfort and he is doing better. The KORT Team focused on improving his balance, strength, and endurance. VIEW MORE
Mervin Jackson
Mervin Jackson had multiple conditions causing him to become very weak. His daughter states he could not even take one step. He was not able to mow the lawn or do simple activities of daily living. After receiving nursing… VIEW MORE
Michael Cook
KORT Richmond patient Mike Cook on his one year anniversary of sustaining a right below knee amputation from a work injury! Mike went from being in a wheelchair to now returning to driving, walking up and down stairs,… VIEW MORE
Matt Kinsey
Matt Kinsey was stationed in southeastern Afghanistan when his injury occurred. On June 2, 2010, his unit was conducting a night operation and he was responsible for providing over watch. He was clearing route back to base… VIEW MORE
Katie Workman
An avid soccer player, Katie Workman had hip flexor and groin issues that needed attention. These problems kept her from playing soccer and, after a friend told her about KORT, she made an appointment. Her physical therapist… VIEW MORE
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Definition of manual - 1a : of, relating to, or involving the handsb : worked or done by hand and not by machine 2: requiring or using physical skill and energy
WHAT IS MANUAL THERAPY?
A clinical approach utilizing skilled, specific hands-on techniques, including but not limited to manipulation/mobilization, used by the physical therapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures for the purpose of modulating pain; increasing range of motion (ROM); reducing or eliminating soft tissue inflammation; inducing relaxation; improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair, extensibility, and/or stability; facilitating movement; and improving function. 1,2(Definition from American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).