General Practitioners

• Arthritis
  Unlike osteoarthrits, this type of arthritis does not erode the cartilage slowly, rather it inflames the joint (usually many joints at one time) until the joints are ruined. Rheumatoid arthritis is most common in middle aged women, but can affect people of all ages.
• Primary Care
  Please bring the physical therapy prescription from your primary care physician, as well as your insurance card. Patients should bring claim info if they are being treated as the result of a work injury or motor vehicle injury.
• Family Practice
  The physical therapists and athletic trainers at Longview Physical and Sports Therapy receive referrals for therapy from family practice physicians, sports medicine specialists and orthopedic surgeons from across the Longview, Washington region and western Washington State.
• Constipation
• Urinary Incontinence
• Diarrhea

Gynecologists

• Pelvic Pain

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Prior to coming to LPST, Tanya worked as a Physical Therapy Aide at Physical Therapy Specialists in Longview from 2008 through 2012. Her duties included assisting with therapeutic exercise and administering electrical stimulation and ultrasound.
• MRI
  MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses a magnetic field and radio waves to generate highly detailed pictures of the inside of your body. Since X-rays only show bones, MRIs are needed to visualize soft tissues like discs in the spine. This type of imaging is very safe and usually pain-free.
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  CT scan/myelogram: A CT scan is similar to an MRI in that it provides diagnostic information about the internal structures of the spine. A myelogram is used to diagnose a bulging disc, tumor, or changes in the bones surrounding the spinal cord or nerves. A local anesthetic is injected into the low back to numb the area. A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is then performed. A dye is injected into the spinal canal to reveal where problems lie.

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
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• Wound Care
  Fiona's clinical interests include post-surgical and sport injury rehabilitation. Fiona particularly enjoys the creativity and specificity involved in fabrication of custom orthoses and staying current with new developments and protocols in treatment. Fiona is also a certified Lymphedema specialist, a wound care specialist and is certified in Graston technique. Fiona enjoys gardening, cycling, reading and spending time with her 8-month-old goldendoodle puppies!
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Our physicians, for example, are proficient in the latest minimally invasive surgery techniques that enable most patients to have surgery and to be home the next day.
• Hip Replacement
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Dermatologists

• Lesions
  Bone scan: Bone imaging is used to detect infection, malignancy, fractures and arthritis in any part of the skeleton. Bone scans are also used for finding lesions for biopsy or excision.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
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• Physical Therapy
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• Occupational Therapy
  Fiona Vaughan grew up in a small town in England, United Kingdom. After moving to the US in 1991 and while attending College at York, CUNY in Newyork, she found her niche in occupational therapy (OT), specializing in upper quarter rehabilitation. Her education continued with a Master's of Science in OT from Mount Mary University, WI.
• Frozen Shoulder
  In some cases, excessive use of the shoulder leads to inflammation and swelling of a bursa, a condition called bursitis. Bursas are often described as fluid-filled sacs located around the joints which lessen the friction caused by movement of the shoulder. Bursitis ususally occurs in association with rotator cuff tendinitis. Sometimes the many tissues in the shoulder become inflamed and painful, which in turn may limit the use of the shoulder. The joint may stiffen as a result, a condition known as a "frozen shoulder." The good news is that with appropriate care, this condition will usually resolve itself.
• Shoulder Pain
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• Manual Therapy
  The physical therapist may perform a vaginal or rectal examination as part of the pelvic floor evaluation to assess muscle strength and tone, similar to the thorough assessment of function in other body regions. The exam findings are combined with an in-depth patient history to develop a treatment plan that is specific to each patient and aims to improve muscle strength, mobility, and function using a combination of patient education, manual therapy, and exercise interventions.