At Breakthrough PT, we restore health in several ways and offer a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Our 1-on-1 care philosophy allows us to closely listen to our patient, curate goals unique to you, and provide you the highest care possible. Pairing our extensive clinical knowledge with our staff’s attentive nature, you can rest assured, you’re in the best hands with our prescribed plan of care.

Prescriptive Restorative Exercises

What is prescriptive restorative exercises?

Much like prescribed medication, we’ll show you specific functional movements, stretches and exercises to perform regularly at home to rebuild muscle strength and resilience. These can range from simple, adaptive movements to more intense exercises depending on your personal goals, general condition, capability and pathology.

“But I don’t like to exercise”

Don’t worry! Everyone’s circumstances will influence the exercises we recommend, and many will involve minimal, inexpensive equipment or none at all. We’ll provide guidance and suggestions of where to purchase any items you might require and discuss this with you to ensure everything is as easy as possible for you to access.

The benefits include:

Builds muscle flexibility, mobility, endurance and strength

Convenient and self-guided

Can significantly minimize re-injury

Improved posture

Improved circulation

Increased energy

Along with many other secondary benefits including but not limited to improved immune response, improved mood, and improved sleep

Vestibular Rehibilitation

Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialized form of physical therapy that focuses on improving the function of the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and spatial orientation. It is often used to treat conditions such as vertigo, dizziness, and balance disorders. Vestibular rehabilitation exercises are designed to retrain the brain and central nervous system to compensate for any damage or dysfunction in the vestibular system. The exercises may include a combination of head and body movements, eye exercises, balance training, and habituation exercises. The goal of vestibular rehabilitation is to reduce symptoms and improve the patient’s quality of life.

The benefits include:

Reduce dizziness & related symptoms

Regain function

Reposition inner ear debris in cases of BPPV

Develop compensatory mechanisms in the brain through other senses such as vision

Dry Needling

Dry needling helps reduce pain to muscles, joints and nerves so that you can get back to doing the activities you love doing
quicker.

Dry needling is a technique used by physical therapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals to treat muscle pain and dysfunction. It involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into trigger points in the muscles, which are areas of hyperirritability that can cause pain and tightness. The needles are inserted into the skin without any medication or injection, hence the name “dry” needling. The needles are intended to stimulate the muscle and create a twitch response, which can help release tension and reduce pain. Dry needling is often used to treat conditions such as myofascial pain syndrome, tension headaches, and chronic pain. While it may cause some discomfort during the treatment, many patients report immediate relief and
improved range of motion.

Blood Flow Restriction Training

Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is a type of resistance training that involves the use of a specialized cuff or band to restrict blood flow to a muscle group while exercising. By limiting the amount of blood flow to the muscle, BFR training is believed to create a metabolic stress that leads to muscle growth and strength gains. BFR training typically involves using lighter weights than traditional resistance training, and is often used as a supplemental training method to enhance muscle hypertrophy, rehabilitation after injury, and for athletes who are unable to perform high-intensity exercise due to injury or other constraints.

Post Concussive Disorders

Post-concussive rehabilitation is a specialized treatment approach designed to help individuals recover from the symptoms of a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). It typically involves a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including a physician, neuropsychologist, physical
therapist, and occupational therapist, who work together to create an individualized treatment plan. The goals of post-concussive rehabilitation are to alleviate symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and cognitive deficits, and to promote the brain’s natural healing processes.

Spinal Manipulation

Spinal manipulation is a manual therapy technique used by physical therapists to treat musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those involving the spine. It involves the application of controlled, rapid force to the joints of the spine, with the goal of restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving function.

The theory behind spinal manipulation is that by manipulating the spine, the practitioner can release tension and pressure in the muscles, joints, and nerves surrounding the spine, thereby reducing pain and improving mobility. The technique is commonly used to treat conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, and headaches.

Spinal manipulation should be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes other therapies, such as prescriptive restorative exercises, to maximize the benefits of the treatment.

Sport Specific Rehabilitation

Sport-specific rehabilitation is a form of physical therapy that is designed to help athletes recover from injuries and return to their sport at the highest level possible. Unlike traditional physical therapy, which focuses on general strengthening and flexibility exercises, sport-specific rehabilitation takes into account the specific demands of the athlete's sport and tailors the rehabilitation program accordingly. This may include exercises that simulate the movements and stresses of the sport, as well as drills that focus on improving the athlete's speed, agility, and power. The goal of sport-specific rehabilitation is not just to restore function, but to help the athlete regain the level of performance they had prior to the injury.

Get in Touch

Call: (207) 506-0904
Fax: (207) 387-1715
E: [email protected]

Open Hours

Monday-Thursday  7:00am-7:00pm
Friday  7:00am-5:30pm
Saturday & Sunday  Closed

199 Main St.
Unit 2
Saco, ME 04072