Physical therapy (PT) essentially involves assessing and treating musculoskeletal issues, which often occur due to diseases, injuries, degenerative conditions (like Parkinson’s disease), and age. This way, it helps restore and maintain mobility.
At Chaux Physical Therapy, you meet professionals committed to helping you lead the quality life you so much desire now. We are a privately-owned clinic founded by a highly experienced physical therapist in Santa Rosa, CA - Doctor Alexandra Chaux.
Dr. Alexandra combines her experience and knowledge with state-of-art technology to offer the perfect environment for restoring and maintaining movement, preventing injury, and bolstering mental health. She takes you through a comprehensive initial evaluation to create a rehabilitation plan tailored to your specific physio needs.
Below, you will find more information about our physical therapy services in Santa Rosa, CA. But if you want to book an appointment with Dr. Chaux now, feel free to call (805) 203-9940 or fill this online form.
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Full-Suite Physical Therapy Techniques
Manual Therapy
Do you struggle with constant pain or inflammation? You can overcome these issues without painkillers and restore full range of motion with Dr. Chaux's manual therapy techniques.
At Chaux PT, we customize our manual therapy techniques to the three stages of healing: inflammation, repair, and remodeling. This approach offers the following benefits:
- » Reduced chances of scar tissue development
- » Improved nutrient and oxygen supply to the scar area
- » Accelerated wound healing
Here, you meet a team that is well equipped to treat your pain and its source, giving you the peace of mind to enjoy life as you should.
Therapeutic Exercise
Do you desire to regain and maintain your stability, flexibility, balance, and strength? Imagine your body in a pain-free, fully functioning state. If that is your desire, Chaux PT has got you covered with therapeutic exercise geared to improve movement, flexibility, strength, and restore function.
Additionally, our therapeutic exercises are unique to specific physical conditions and healing stages. For instance, pain-free workouts enhance mobility during the inflammation stage, while static strength training provides stability during the proliferation phase.
Are you looking forward to enjoying your favorite physical activities without a tinge of stiffness or pain? Feel free to call for physical therapy services in Santa Rosa, CA now: 805-203-9940.
Neuromuscular Re-Education
If you struggle with gait and balance issues and unexplained falls, trust Dr. Chaux’s experience to rewire your brain and retrain your muscles with a range of neuromuscular techniques. The ultimate goal for these techniques is to restore and improve your standard body movement patterns, giving you a second chance to move around and do your activities flawlessly.
The neuromuscular system consists of nerves responsible for sending messages to the brain to help produce movements in the right direction. Dr. Chaux has the experience to maneuver this system's components to help you restore your balance.
Dr. Chaux’s Physical Therapy Services in Santa Rosa, CA
A highly experienced physical therapist in Santa Rosa, CA, Dr. Chaux offers the following PT services:
» Postpartum Physical Therapy Santa Rosa CA
Having a baby is incredible, but it is among the events that contribute to significant physical and hormonal changes in a woman. Moms are not new to muscle imbalances, lower back pain, altered spinal movement and function, and other muscle and bone issues.
Dr. Chaux has extensive experience preventing symptoms progression after childbirth and helping new moms lead a quality postpartum life. She also offers Abdominal Hypopressive Gymnastics to help new mothers recover from prolapse and urinary incontinence. You also get lessons to help you perform daily chores with the correct posture for a successful postpartum recovery.
» Physical Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment
Typical cancer treatments come with several side effects, including body weakness, poor balance, mood changes, joint stiffness, pain, and hand and feet numbness. That is why the American Cancer Society advises patients undergoing breast cancer Physical Therapy treatment to perform physical exercises consistently.
Whether you need help with chemotherapy and radiotherapy side effects or recovering from surgery, Dr. Chaux has the experience and knowledge to address all your pre-surgery and post-surgery concerns.
We have also added breathing and manual exercise to help reduce anxiety, stress, and depression in our patients with breast cancer. We aim to help them face life optimistically and confidently. Contact us today for holistic management of cancer-related side effects.
» Physical Therapy for Post Abdominal Surgery
Enlist the help of a top-rated physical therapist in Santa Rosa, CA, to relieve post-abdominal surgery pain and posture issues.
Statistics show almost 1 in 6 cesarean sections results in chronic scar pain, abdominal pain, lower back pain, menstrual pain, and painful bowel movements. Dr. Chaux helps relieve such symptoms using the following tested and proven techniques:
- » Trigger point release
- » Visceral mobilization, and
- » Myofascial release
» Assisted Stretching in Santa Rosa, CA
Daily activities exert pressure on your muscles. Accumulated muscle tension causes body stiffness, hand numbness, tingling effects on hands, post-workout discomfort, posture and balance issues, and other problems. Chaux PT’s assisted stretching techniques can help release body tension and enhance stability.
It is essential to point out that assisted stretching is often localized, meaning it commonly targets one muscle. But we also take pride in offering global postural stretching, which focuses on the entire body to restore muscle tone, balance, and flexibility.
» Physical Therapy for Pain Management in Santa Rosa, CA
A study by the National Institute of Health showed that 40 million American adults struggle with chronic pain. But most of these individuals take medications to suppress the pain instead of addressing the root cause. Pain killers do not just fail to solve the actual cause of the discomfort, but they also result in drug dependency, depression, and anxiety.
It is possible to alleviate pain without opioids. Contact us for techniques that will help you get rid of pain without pain medication.
» Physical Therapy in Santa Rosa, CA for Balance and Falls
If you experience consistent imbalance issues, a compromise to your auditory, proprioceptive, or visual system could be the root cause. In comparison, cognitive impairments, aging, visual impairments, unsteady gait, and sedentary lifestyle are the common culprits for falls.
It does not matter whether you are struggling with imbalance or falls; rest easy knowing that you are in safe hands when you trust Dr. Chaux with your recovery.
» Yoga Therapy in Santa Rosa, CA
Additional manifestations of our commitment to our clients' life quality are the self-care maintenance and prevention programs making up our yoga therapy services in Santa Rosa, CA. Yoga has a proven ability to improve physical and mental health, which is why we offer it as part of our PT services.
At Chaux PT, you get yoga programs customized to your unique needs. But generally, our clients learn how to break bad postural habits and relax their bodies for optimal physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Lead Quality Life with the Help of an Experienced and Knowledgeable Physical Therapist in Santa Rosa, CA
Our dedication to our patients' well-being manifests in the high quality of our treatments and customer service. A lengthy list of patients can attest to our commitment to their physical, emotional, and mental recovery.
Our ultimate goal is to help you gain the optimal well-being you need to achieve your life goals. Get in touch with us at 805-203-9940 to get immediate assistance with your physical therapy needs in Santa Rosa, CA.
FAQ: Physical Therapy
» Who is a Physical Therapist?
A physical therapist is professionals trained and licensed to assess and treat musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, post-surgery recovery, and sports injuries.
» What Should I Expect in My First Physical Therapy Visit?
During your first visit, Dr. Chaux will perform a comprehensive initial assessment. Part of the evaluation is discussing your medical history, current problems, and your physical therapy goals.
Also, expect Dr. Chaux to perform several tests, from muscle tests, postural assessment to neurological screening. She then formulates a clinical judgment and treatment plan based on the information obtained from the evaluation.
» What Should I Wear?
We highly recommend that you wear loose-fitting clothing so you can expose the problem area easily. For example, if you want us to evaluate and treat your knee, it is best to wear shorts when visiting our office.
» How Many PT Sessions Will I Require?
There is exists no universally accepted answer to this question. The number of PT sessions varies significantly, depending on the diagnosis, medical history, the complexity of the impairment, etc. Some patients recover after one PT session, while others need months of care.
» How Do Your Patients Pay?
At Chaux PT, we accept Medicare and most insurance carriers. Contact us with your insurance details, and our customer support team will verify your coverage.
Physical Therapist Near Me
Lying on the Santa Rosa Plain 89 kilometers north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa is a beautiful city offering a dense suburban vibe, low crime rate, vibrant culture, and a wealth of fun activities. The weather, too, is fantastic. Summers are long and warm, while winters are short with minimal rainfall and favorable temperatures.
Using tested and proven physical therapy techniques, Dr.Chaux has helped thousands of patients live healthier, more flexibly, and happier.
You, too, can get the help you desire! Contact us today at 805-203-9940 or fill our online form to schedule a consultation with Dr. Chaux or learn more about Chaux PT’s highly rated physical therapy services in Santa Rosa, CA.