Physical Therapy
High quality
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation services in Ellsworth
Located in the Coastal
Health Center office of Stephen Nightingale, MD. Tim Wakeland, DPT, ATC,
is pleased to bring high quality, expert, one on one
care to the greater Ellsworth region.

Our Services
Our services include:
-
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
-
-
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
-
Sports Medicine Physical
Therapy
-
Back & Neck Pain
-
Joint Sprains
-
Muscle Strains
-
Spine Stabilization
-
Fibromyalgia (Support Group
meetings in Bangor)
-
Geriatrics
-
Vestibular Disorders
-
Neurological Impairments
-
Worksite Evaluations
-
Work site injuries

What to Expect
Physical therapy is just that - physical. Recovery from an injury or
painful and debilitating condition requires hard work and commitment to
your therapy program.
The goals of your physical therapist are to relieve your symptoms and
pain as well as returning you to your maximum ability and independence
as quickly and safely as possible. Depending on your injury, your
physical therapy program will consist of different types of exercises
and treatments. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Treadmill or Bike exercises
- Weight exercises
- Ultrasound
- Electrical stimulation
- Hot and cold packs
- Whirlpool
- Edema (swelling) control
- Desensitization
- Range of Motion exercises
- Manual therapy
Passive treatments such as ice, heat, ultrasound, and electrical
stimulation help to alleviate pain and inflammation. Active treatments
such as stretching, muscle re-education, conditioning, and strengthening
aid in restoring function. Physical therapy visits are prescribed by
your doctor and authorized by your insurance or managed care plan.
Depending on your diagnosis, the duration of treatment may vary from
several days to four to six weeks. Every patient and the nature of his
or her injury or condition is unique, therefore physical therapy
treatment plans vary for each patient. Your therapist will tailor your
rehabilitation according to your specific needs and abilities, as well
as directives given by your physician. Your rate of recovery will depend
upon your motivation level, compliance to therapy, your age, your
physical condition and the type and severity of your injury.
It is typical to feel better after a few visits to therapy and to think
you do not need to complete your treatment plan, or that you can do it
on your own at home. However, each and every visit is important to your
recovery; strengthening and conditioning under the guidance of your
therapist in the latter half of your treatment plan is just as critical
as mobilization and stretching in the beginning.
Recovery takes time, rest, and patience. You and your therapist are
partners in your rehabilitation. Here are a couple of tips to help you
maximize the benefits of physical therapy:
- Follow your therapist's directions, but be careful not to
"overdo it." Exceeding the amount of stretching or strengthening as
recommended by your therapist may actually re-injure the joint or
muscle.
- Let your therapist know if you are sore or in pain, either
during or between visits. Good communication will enhance your
rehabilitation and recovery process.
Our therapists make sure you are comfortable with each exercise and
technique as well as the equipment. This allows you to transfer exercise
skills and techniques to your home and/or gym program. Your therapist,
in conjunction with your doctor, will determine how often you should
come.

About Our Office
Our clinicians are credentialed with most major insurance companies
including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Sierra Tricare, all
Workers’ Compensation carriers and other national insurance providers.
Coastal Health Center's policy is for all new patients to be seen within
24 hours of referral. Call 667-2422 to schedule an appointment for
physical therapy or stop by and see our facility at 37 Commerce Street
in Ellsworth. We welcome your questions and inquiries.
Hours of Operation — Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30 pm

Our Staff
| Tim Wakeland,
DPT, ATC |
|
 |
Tim Wakeland, owner of Wakeland
Physical Therapy, is a 1988 graduate of Iowa State University
with a BS in Education majoring in Athletic Training and
received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in May of 2008
from Des Moines University. Dr. Wakeland has an extensive
background in orthopedics with an emphasis in Orthopedic and
Sports Medicine rehabilitation. He has worked closely with many
local Orthopedic surgeons, Podiatrists and General
Practitioners. Tim is an Adjunct Lecturer for Husson University
in the Physical Therapy and Nurse Practitioner Programs.
wakelandpt.com |
|