Importance of Community Wellness
SPECTRUM Therapy is committed to improving the quality of life for central Virginia residents. We augment our traditional rehabilitation services with "well-care" services that include Fitness, Education & Prevention, and early detection programs. We believe in these programs to improve the overall health of our local population.
Medical Fitness Division
Our staff believes strongly in the health benefits of a regular exercise program in preventing new and recurrent musculoskeletal ailments. We also believe that regular exercise would help our patients recover faster and restore them to a better quality of life. Supervised medical fitness is available at all clinic loactions following the patient's course of physical therapy treatment.
Fitness Center:
Our Fluvanna clinic location offers fitness facility memberships. Once permission is obtained by your doctor to exercise, you receive:
- Functional Fitness Assessment - provided by an exercise physiologist or physical therapist. It includes:
- Health Risk Appraisal
- Submaximal Exercise Test w/ monitored vitals
- Flexibility, Strength, Agility, Balance Tests
- Personal Interview to discuss risk factors, prior injuries, medical conditions, goals, and results of tests followed by communicating results to your doctor
- Individualized Exercise Prescription
- Orientation to Equipment, Exercise Instruction
- Supervised Workouts for Members
- Quarterly Assessments/Reports to you/your doctor
- Free Wellness Seminars and Newsletters
- Discounts on Special Programs
Medical Fitness Center Fees, Contracts, Special Programs
Health Promotion and Wellness Education
Community Talks
Our therapists are knowledgeable and entertaining speakers for community groups about health-related topics. This free service is offered to help our community residents become more educated healthcare consumers. We currently offer talks about a variety of topics from Diabetes to Arthritis, to Home Safety, to Fall Prevention, to Sports Performance Enhancement.
How to Host a Community Talk
If you or your group would like to hear one of our talks, please contact Kristin Cross at (434) 817-4100, or e-mail her at kristencross@spectrumtherapy.com.
Events Calendar
Check out the events we are hosting or participating in !
Screenings
Part of staying well is Early Detection of any condition or ailment. We provide a variety of screenings to local community groups, senior centers, cardiac rehab facilities, high school athletes, and fitness centers.
Falls Prevention
Our physical therapists go to senior centers and other facilities in Central Virginia to guide you and your friends through a self-assessment of your risks for falling. Usually 50 % of participants find that they are at risk for losing their balance and sustaining a fall. We'll help you understand what these risks mean, how you can discuss these risks with your doctor and what you can do to reduce your risks. Contact Tom Boeke, PT for more information at (434) 295-6515 or e-mail him at tboeke@spectrumtherapy.com
Injury Screenings
SPECTRUM Therapy brings its therapists, along with local physicians, to some locations to provide brief screenings for minor musculoskeletal injuries or conditions. We realize that not everyone finds the time to go see their physician when they develop a nagging, chronic discomfort. Our goal is to offer our services in a proactive manner for those who do not want to stop exercising. We offer screenings to cardiac rehab facilities as well as to all health and fitness facilities. The screening includes a 20 - 30 minute assessment by the physician and therapist, including advice about the condition and a couple of exercises specific for the ailment. To schedule a screening or for more information, contact Tom Boeke at (434) 295-6515, or e-mail him at tboeke@spectrumtherapy.com