What is the Functional Restoration Program?
What is the philosophy underlying the treatment approach?
We recognize that bodies in better physical condition can handle more stress. Authoritative organizations and expert panels worldwide promote an active, as opposed to passive, approach to rehabilitation. General physical training (e.g., aerobic and resistance exercise) combined with specific physiotherapeutic interventions (e.g., postural awareness, modalities, manual therapy) can provide synergistic results. We provide patients with the opportunity and knowledge to transition to a self-managed fitness program at discharge that may be continued at our conditioning facility or any facility of their choice.
What is MedX technology?
MedX Medical Machines were specifically designed for injury rehabilitation (“MedX” = “medical” + “exercise”). The hallmark of the machines is their ability to specifically isolate, assess, and strengthen the spine or knee through multiangular isometric dynamometry and dynamic variable resistive exercise.
The patented MedX stabilization systems provide reliable test results and ensure patient safety while using the equipment. The assessment results allow for graphic comparison to uninjured people of similar age and gender. All MedX Medical Machines possess range-of-motion limiters to restrict and progress range-of-motion in a pain-free arc while gradually increasing resistance in small increments to improve muscular strength.
The machines are FDA approved and have been utilized in dozens of scientific studies, the results of which have been published in top medical and physical therapy journals. MedX is more than a series of machines; the amount of published research using MedX Medical Machines is staggering compared to other exercise equipment, and the equipment is accompanied by scientifically derived rehabilitation protocols that essentially provide a recipe for success.
Treatment is extremely efficient and cost effective. Pre-, post-, and non-surgical candidates with chronic pain and dysfunction benefit from strengthening the spinal musculature, and research reveals many surgical candidates avoid surgery altogether.
The MedX spine machines are versatile and helpful for various diagnoses; good or excellent results have been achieved with patients suffering from mechanical strains and sprains, herniated intervertebral disc, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis.
Although the Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Medicine & Surgery, Inc. has made a name for itself through its Spinal Rehabilitation Program, our clinic welcomes people with a wide variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal diagnoses.
- Acute/Chronic Spine Dysfunction
- Headaches
- Decreased bone mineral density (BMD)
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Overuse Syndromes
- General Asthenia
- Postural Dysfunction
- Acute/Chronic Sprains and Strains
Evidence suggests that prompt physical therapy intervention for acute conditions such as back injury reduces recovery time and results in less time lost from work.
The MedX Step-Down Program:
This program is available exclusively to individuals who have been discharged from the Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Medicine & Surgery, Inc. physical therapy program. It is a self-managed program so that individuals may continue to utilize the skills and knowledge they acquired during formal physical therapy while still having the availability of the medical testing/strengthening equipment at no extra fee. Program participants, though independent, are still under the watchful eye of Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Medicine & Surgery, Inc. staff.
Program description:
- Provides access to a full complement of cardio, stretching, and resistance exercise equipment
- Allows for continued utilization of MedX medical testing and strengthening equipment
Program benefits:
- Decreases likelihood of recurrence of injury
- Allows continuity from rehab to more healthful behavior
- Positively affects other health-related measures such as cholesterol and blood pressure
- Enhances general well-being
What kind of clinical outcomes can be expected?
The same research-based MedX protocols we employ were shown in studies to result in successful outcomes for 80% of patients with chronic neck or low back dysfunction who completed the prescribed protocols. Pain relief is achieved concurrent with or following restoration of normal function.
