Physical therapy

Prevea therapy offers trigger point dry needling to help rapidly decrease pain and increase the mobility of your muscles. Trigger point dry needling is a minimally invasive technique that uses sterile, thin, filament needles to de-activate muscular trigger points. Sometimes, it may be combined with electrical stimulation to help with comfort and overall results.

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Cancer and its treatment can often lead to physical and functional challenges. These impairments can affect a person's daily life, making it difficult to perform tasks like moving, eating, dressing or communicating. Physical therapy can play a crucial role in helping individuals manage these challenges and improve their quality of life.

Our purpose is to help you improve strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and function.

• Common conditions:
  • Muscle weakness
  • Incision/radiation tissue restrictions
  • Fatigue
  • Joint pain
  • Lymphedema (swelling due to lymph node removal)
  • Nerve damage
• Treatment approaches:
  • Exercise programs tailored to individual needs
  • Manual therapy techniques (e.g., massage, mobilization)
  • Pain management strategies
  • Gait training
  • Lymphedema management

Benefits of therapy for cancer-related impairments:

• Improved function: Regain independence in daily activities
• Enhanced quality of life: Experience less pain, fatigue, and anxiety
• Increased confidence: Feel more empowered to manage challenges
• Better overall well-being: Improve physical, emotional, and social health

Occupational therapy and speech services are also available for cancer related impairments.

Therapy for ENT can help with conditions affecting the ears and eyes (making it difficult to read, disturb your balance or make you feel dizzy) as well as overcome or manage your conditions affecting your nose or throat (speaking clearly, swallowing or breathing properly a struggle).

For patients dealing with dizziness or poor balance — or any condition that affects the voice, swallowing or airway — our therapy specialists will develop a personalized plan to address their specific need. We offer the most advanced treatments available, to help patients regain balance and improve swallowing and communication.

You can trust us to provide physical, occupational and speech therapy that enhances and improves life, using the latest technology and treatment techniques. Whichever obstacle you’re facing, it can affect your happiness and quality of life. With the help of Prevea’s specialists, it doesn’t have to. We will work with you and your primary care provider to decrease your symptoms and help you complete activities with ease. 

Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body’s tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body. This swelling may be caused by disease (such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease and thyroid disorders), a birth defect, surgery, cancer treatment or other problems.

Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid in the body. The lymph system (lymphatic vessels) filters and drains excess fluid in your body. If the lymph system is damaged, the fluid builds up and causes swelling. Lymphedema is recognized as a complication following cancer treatment; however, it can develop from edema that is not managed. In rare instances, a person is born with a challenged lymphatic system.

Treatment options from Prevea’s expert team of therapists include:

• Chronic venous problems or post blood clot
• Congenital (primary) lymphedema
• Cording or auxiliary web syndrome (development of tissue that feels web-like and restricts movement)
• Decreased ability to perform activities of daily living
• Decreased range of motion
• Edema caused by congestive heart failure
• Nerve irritation
• Neurological conditions
• Orthopedic swelling
• Pain
• Post-cancer treatment
• Repeated cellulitis
• Scar adhesions/soft tissue restrictions in treated areas
• Swelling associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Trauma

Many men are known for waiting until something is seriously wrong before going to the doctor. So symptoms like pelvic pain, bathroom trouble or weak muscles and bones may be holding them back from getting the most out of life. There’s no need to tough it out. Help from Prevea’s team of men’s health experts will get you back to your best.

Prevea’s team of physical and occupational therapists specializes in men’s health. We work with your primary physician or specialist to develop an individualized treatment plan, using the latest and most advanced therapy techniques. 

Key conditions we treat include urinary problems/incontinence, pelvic pain and osteoporosis.

When you’re facing a neurological condition, tackling small, everyday tasks is often one of your top priorities. With a large network of neuro-rehabilitative therapists and multiple convenient locations, Prevea has the expertise to help people overcome neurological deficits and maximize their independence. We will help you achieve your best quality of life.

When injury, illness or disease affects a patient’s nervous system, we stay at the forefront of therapy techniques to help enhance balance and strength, restore movement, and improve speech and cognition. It’s true collaboration across multiple disciplines, including physical, occupational and speech therapy. And, it’s all focused on enhancing the quality of life of our patients, their families and their caregivers.

Prevea’s neurological therapy program provides specialized and comprehensive care for any type of neurological condition, short or long term, that can benefit from therapy.

Treatment options from Prevea’s expert team of therapists include:

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Brain injury
• Brain tumors
• Guillian Barre
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke

Living with pain or discomfort shouldn’t be something that defines your quality of life. Whether you are recovering from injury or surgery, suffering from arthritis or experiencing muscle, bone or joint pain, Prevea is here to help.

Our dedicated orthopedic therapy team includes licensed physical and occupational therapists. They use state-of-the-art equipment and work hands-on with their patients to help relieve pain and improve overall muscle, bone and joint health.

We work closely with your physician to develop a personalized treatment plan, which may include manual therapy, exercise, strength training and options for pain control, to help you regain independence after an injury or surgery so you can get moving again and back to the things you enjoy most in life. 

Physical and occupational therapy plays a vital role in helping patients manage and overcome pain issues. Physical therapists certified in therapeutic pain management can help patients understand the underlying cause of their pain and create individualized treatment plans based on the patient’s goals and expectations. 

The chronic pain treatment at Prevea uses a variety of evidence-guided treatments. The length of the program is determined by the individual’s needs and will be discussed at the first appointment. Most insurance programs will cover this type of physical rehabilitation. 

At the first appointment, a thorough examination will be performed. This will consist of evaluation of your muscles, nerves and overall movement patterns. We will discuss your current thoughts on pain and scientific research regarding pain science. Together, based on our findings, we will create a specific plan for you. 

Our therapists and licensed athletic trainers work closely with your sports medicine and primary care team to help you return to the top of your game. Our expert team uses state-of-the-art treatment and equipment to help you reach or regain your highest level of performance. 

Don’t let sports injuries, joint pain or other performance challenges keep you from doing what you’re passionate about. We’ll help you understand your injury, adjust and adapt activity so that you can heal while keeping your competitive edge, and help you avoid re-injury with preventive exercises and techniques. From the latest manual therapy techniques to exercise prescription, your fully personalized treatment plan will include everything you need to return to your best. It’s what you’d expect from the team that pioneered sports medicine in northeastern Wisconsin more than 30 years ago.

The jaw is a complicated joint that is affected by the position of your spine, and issues related to the jaw, including pain, locking and limited mouth opening, can have a frustrating impact on day-to-day life.

Many times, the key to successful treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) is targeting the entire spine. Prevea’s expert physical therapy staff has been trained by nationally recognized physical therapists through continuing education courses to use advanced spine and jaw treatment techniques. They will work with your dental provider and/or physician to provide the best possible care.

Treatment options from Prevea’s expert team of therapists include:

• Jaw pain
• Jaw locking
• Limited opening
• Pain with chewing/eating
• Pain with prolonged talking
• Pain with yawning
• Neck pain or headaches associated with any of the above symptoms

As a woman, your body has special needs and sometimes requires special care. If you’re dealing with the discomfort, inconvenience or embarrassment of urinary or pelvic issues, Prevea’s women’s care therapy experts are here to help. We specialize in the unique challenges of the female body and will help you regain your confidence.

Prevea’s therapy team includes experts in treatment of incontinence, pelvic pain and prolapse, pregnancy/post-partum care and management of osteoporosis. We’re leaders in advanced therapies, such as biofeedback and muscle retraining. And we work with primary care providers and specialists to assess each individual patient’s condition and create a personalized treatment plan.

Treatment options from Prevea’s expert team of women’s health therapists include:

• Behavioral modification for dietary and toileting habits
• Bladder and pelvic floor muscle retraining
• Manual therapy for mechanical correction, decreased muscle tightness and improved posture
• Individualized exercise program for pelvic muscle strengthening
• Relaxation techniques to decrease pelvic floor muscle tension
• Assessment for pregnancy and bladder support devices
• Biofeedback and electrical stimulation for muscle recruitment and coordination

When you’re dealing with issues of the urinary or reproductive system, it can be frustrating and even embarrassing. But you don’t have to live with those symptoms and the negative feelings they bring. Prevea’s urology experts are here to help. We specialize in disorders of the male and female urinary tract, as well as the male reproductive system.

Prevea’s team of physical and occupational therapists are experts in the treatment of incontinence, pelvic pain and prolapse, pregnancy-related pelvic conditions and osteoporosis management. We will work with your primary care physician or specialist to assess your condition and determine a personalized treatment plan.

Bladder control issues are among the most common, and most treatable, medical conditions. Our therapists specialize in several techniques that help relieve the symptoms of incontinence for greater independence and an improved quality of life.