What is the McKenzie Method?

The goal for Tillman Physical Therapy is to get patients to be independent in their own care and gain understanding of both good and bad behaviors.  A bad habit beats you up over time or pressure over time wins.

We achieve this through the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT). A proven worldwide method for assessment and treatment of both spinal and extremity pain for more than three decades.

MDT clinicians are trained to assess and diagnose all areas of the musculoskeletal system using the philosophy of active patient involvement and education creating patient future independence in self management of back, neck and extremity problems. 

Big Improvements on Parkinson's disease symptoms.

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BIG Therapy

What is it?
 Specialized therapy designed for Parkinson’s Disease and administered by specially trained clinicians. Promotes early adoption of specific BIG exercises to enhance movement while reducing speed of onset of the disorder. 
Evidenced based, life enhancing exercise therapy promoting increased amplitude of specific movement patterns to promote function and safety in daily life. 
Effective in improving strength, balance, improved gait cycle, fall prevention, and functional movement to enhance activities of everyday life.
Evidence have shown that it is effective in ALL stages of Parkinson’s Disease from early to late onset. 
 
 Principals can also be applied to other neurologic movement disorders.
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VRT is a conservative approach to treating dizziness and balance difficulties.

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Vestibular Rehab

What is it?

•  Vertigo that is brought on with motion of the head or body. Can cause symptoms such as; dizziness, loss of balance, and nausea, which can impair ability to participate in activities of daily living. 
  

• Otoconia in the inner ear are moved out of place, and need to be repositioned to alleviate symptoms. 
  

• Can also be a side effect of concussions. 
  

 Physical Therapy can help.

• Progress patients through a series of movements to reposition the otoconia in the inner ear and normalize balance. 
• Improve cervical stability to reduce risk for reinjury. 
• Provide education on body positions to avoid that can lead to further disequalibrium, as well as, safe lifting techniques 

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Is the problem that you do not fit in your own world?

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Posture Problems

To begin feeling better and correcting posture start with fixing how you sit in your car and the two places you sit the most (your computer desk at work and your dining chairs at home). This is 50% of the equation for you to address these common injuries.
People that are 5,4 and shorter lean forward because their chair is too big causing the head to lean forward leading to:
Neck Pain
TMJ
Headaches 
Mid and Low back pain
People 6'0 and taller sit in chairs too small causing causing extreme pressure in the lower lumbar region. This puts the knees higher than the hips requiring bending forward from the bottom up, leading to:
Tight Hamstrings
Tight hip Flexion
Lumbar pain causing herniated lower disc
Radicular Pain


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WHY PT BEFORE SURGERY!

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You might not need surgery

1. Osteoarthritis:PT helps 60-70% of knee OA patients avoid surgery. 
2. Rotator Cuff Tear: 75% of people with a full rotator cuff tear were able to rehab their shoulder without surgery. 
3. Bulging Disc:Turns out some of these changes are normal wear and tear.  People without back pain show that 30% of 20 year olds, 60% of 50 year olds have bulging discs.
4. Imaging Before Therapy:  Patients who get an MRI first spend nearly $5000 more than those who get PT first. 
5. Education: We take patient education very seriously. While we appreciate repeat patients we don’t want people to rely on us long term, we want teach them what causes their pain and how to make corrections in their daily life to prevent reoccurrences.