The OIOC's Spine Program is a comprehensive multidisciplinary therapeutic and educational program designed to relieve and prevent back and/or neck pain.

The Spine Program offers patients:

• A thorough physical therapy evaluation that includes a complete history and physical examination focusing on the movement and function of the spine (back and neck) and extremities;
• An analysis of movement patterns, strength, and endurance;
• An individualized exercise program designed to increase strength and flexibility of your back and neck muscles, muscle re-education if needed and, to develop aerobic fitness;
• A proactive approach to physical therapy where the patient works together with the therapist to incorporate the patient’s activities of daily life and job demands into a functional rehabilitation program;
• An ergonomic evaluation and/or instruction in ergonomic awareness designed to improve sitting, standing, and resting positions during work and leisure time; and instruction in the use of various techniques and supportive devices to relieve the stress on the back; and
• Practical and effective alternatives such as stress management, relaxation techniques, breathing techniques, and body mechanics to minimize back and/or neck pain and to prevent future recurrences.
• Direct referral to other specialist in areas such as pain management if needed.

Other spine programs that the OIOC clinic offfers are:

•             Acute low back pain program: Triaging patients
•             Before and After surgery
•             Low Back Pain patients’ maintenance programs
•             Home Exercise Program
•             Pregnancy and low back pain
•             Scoliosis Program
•             Stenosis Program
•             Multidisciplinary conditioning programs for patients at risk of disability: The Return to Work (RTW) program           

Contact:

Angela Lis: 212-255-6690