Physical Therapy

Sports Medicine

McFarland Clinic’s Sports Medicine providers take a team approach to caring for athletes and active people. Our athletic trainers and physical therapists are committed to providing extraordinary care for high schools, colleges, club teams, and local recreational groups, as well as individuals who are physically active.

Sports Medicine Providers

We step in at the point of injury, providing athletes with direct access to a variety of medical professionals who can help manage injuries as quickly and safely as possible. These professionals include:

• Physical therapists
• Athletic trainers
• Orthopedic surgeons
• Primary care providers (Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, Pediatrics)
• Occupational therapists
• Radiologists and Imaging services

Sports Medicine Services

McFarland Clinic Sports Medicine provides services that are tailored to the specific needs of a school, club, or individual. These services include:

• Event coverage
• Brace / splinting
• On-field injury screenings
• Concussion baseline testing / Return-to-participation
• Accelerated anterior cruciate ligament rehab (ACL)
• Comprehensive orthopedic evaluation
• Arthroscopic / orthopedic surgery
• Pre-surgical rehabilitation
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Manual therapy
• Neuromuscular re-education

Skill & Fitness Enhancement

Our Sports Enhancement Program is designed to assist youth and adult athletes interested in enhancing sports performance skills and overall health and fitness. The client’s goals are derived from a comprehensive evaluation that includes:

• Medical history
• Strength assessment
• Posture assessment
• Functional biomechanics
• Range of motion assessment
• Speed
• Flexibility screen
• Agility and foot speed

Industrial Rehabilitation

McFarland Clinic Physical Therapy industrial therapy program focuses on returning injured workers to their jobs quickly and safely, which means workers compensation and lost-time costs are reduced. Physical and occupational therapists work together to develop treatment plans specific to the demands of an individual’s job, and they encourage communication among employees, employers, and insurance companies.

Our industrial and services programs and services include:

• Functional capacity evaluation (FCE)
• Work conditioning/work hardening
• On-site return-to-work consultation
• Injury prevention
• Employee education
• Ergonomic consultation
• Post-offer employment screening

Occupational Therapy/Hand Therapy

The Occupational Therapists at McFarland Clinic focus on rehabilitation from the elbow to the fingertips. Many are Certified Hand Therapists. We help patients restore normal hand function for work, school, recreation, and daily living.

Our services for the hand, wrist, and elbow treat injuries, disorders, and post-operative conditions including:

• Fractures
• Scarring
• Burns
• Overuse injuries
• Neurological conditions
• Tendon or nerve injuries
• Amputation
• Joint replacements
• Arthritis

Women’s Health Services

Women can present with unique health issues and concerns which may change throughout their lifespan. Our women’s health program offers a variety of services developed to address women’s specific health concerns. These services include:

• Pre and postpartum physical therapy
• Urinary incontinence
• Osteoporosis

Aquatic Therapy

McFarland Clinic’s Aquatic Therapy services can help improve strength and conditioning and relieve aches and pains. Our SwimEx pool allows a therapeutic low impact exercise program in a private and comfortable environment. 

Aquatic Therapy is beneficial for conditions including:

• Muscle, joint, and connective tissue injuries
• Sports injuries
• Pre- and post-operative joint replacements
• Post-operative surgical conditions
• Fractures
• Spine injuries
• Acute orthopedic conditions
• Nerve injuries
• Neurological impairment

Astym

Astym® therapy targets the cause of pain--not just the symptoms. It is the regenerative medicine of therapy, designed to restore soft tissues at a cellular level. Astym therapy regenerates healthy soft tissues (muscles, tendons, etc.) and removes unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions. Astym therapy helps patients restore their movement, getting rid of their pain and giving them back their lives.

McFarland Clinic has providers on staff that have undergone intensive training and education to become Astym-certified. Visit the Astym website for more information.

Pediatric Physical Therapy

McFarland Clinic provides pediatric Physical Therapy services at our West Ames and Nevada sites. Infants and young children often present unique challenges during treatment. Our pediatric specialists have the tools and proper advanced training needed to treat these children.

Treatment from our pediatric is available for conditions including:

• Gross motor developmental delay
• Torticollis
• Mild cerebral palsy
• Musculoskeletal conditions in infants/toddlers

Vestibular Rehabilitation

McFarland Clinic Physical Therapy’s Vestibular Rehab services treat patients suffering from dizziness and balance disorders. Our physical therapy professionals evaluate each patient individually. They then create a specific program based on the patient’s condition, lifestyle, and needs, allowing the patient to get back to normal daily activities and independent function.