Christine Egan Physical Therapy
Treatment Approaches
Our practice at Christine Egan Physical Therapy is known for its wide variety of treatment techniques.
Neurodevelopment Treatment (NDT): Certified in 1987 with Ingrid Tscharnuter PT and Peggy Smith OTR, NDT is a hands-on approach to facilitating sensorimotor skills focusing on postural alignment and facilitating balance and equilibrium reactions in all positions on a developmental continuum.
Whole Body Vibration or Galileo Therapy: The newest treatment for addressing spasticity, increasing strength and improving graded muscle control. learn more
Universal Exercise Unit or Cage Therapy: The ‘cage’ is used for isolating and strengthening specific muscles necessary to produce functional movement. It allows the therapist to facilitate strengthening of weak muscles while preventing compensatory use of other muscles.
Pilates: Using the principles of awareness and alignment to build strength and control in the core of the body. Certified trained in mat/floor exercise programs, reformer and cadillac protocols. The proprioceptive input provided by the Reformer improves strength and control Children love the fun and interesting activities Pilates can offer. learn more
Orthotic Management: Creating a stable base to allow symmetrical development of normal balance and equilibrium of feet and ankles. We can address gait deviations and compromised LE posture, such as in-toeing. pronation, flat feet, etc. Trained by Paul Jordan, MD and Lois Bly PT at Langer Biomechanics in New York, we can evaluate posture and alignment from the ground up and provide orthotic devices, including evaluation, casting and fitting. learn more
Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (TES): A nighttime home program of low-intensity electrical stimulation designed to improve muscle growth in children and adults with neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions.
Kinesiotaping: The principles of Kinesiotaping, developed by Kenzo Kase, DC are applied to either inhibit or activate a muscle action. Theratogs, developed by Beverly Cusick PT, are extremely useful for children to learn body awareness, improve alignment and motor function.
Biofeedback: Bringing awareness to body parts and movement a a child may never have had the opportunity to experience.
Cranial Sacral Therapy: Gentle manipulation of the nervous system by mobilizing the bones and associated connective tissue. It is very helpful in treating Torticollis.
Yoga: Ancient practice of bringing body, mind and spirit together with transformative results. I have practiced yoga for 25 years and continue to admire it’s efficiency and power.
Jin Shin Do Acupressure: Using acupressure release points to effect energy flow in the body.
