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Physical Therapy Services
Sam Lippin is available in the office five days per week. Sam will provide individualized guidance to help
back, neck, shoulder, wrist, knee, ankle, leg, groin, and hip pains. Sam's goal is to evaluate the individual soft tissue structures involved, and to teach appropriate stretches, muscle toning
exercises, and postural training techniques to relieve pain, strengthen muscles, and stabilize joints. He uses electronic stimulation and ultrasound, deep heat, cold,
and massage to relieve acute pain, Sam also has advanced training in cranialsacral therapy, an alternative form of hands-on healing.
Sam teaches patients to help themselves rather than be dependent on machines in a physical therapists' office.
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Unlike many physical therapy programs, Sam Lippin attempts to train the patient in the right exercises and ergonomic corrections, so that the
individual can perform the appropriate exercises and stretches at home, using stretching bands, and other simple and available tools. Many programs will attempt to have a
patient return three times weekly for ten to twenty weeks. Most of our patients can be motivated by Sam to perform the simple exercises at home, and to make
appropriate ergonomic adjustments (adjust chair, light. stepstool by crib,etc.). Most patients do not have the time or the inclination to become dependent on the machines offered at many physical therapy offices.
Sam will see you for an initial visit, then maybe a few more times, until he feels the situation is under control. He is also aware of his inability to cure all musculoskeletal abnormalities,
and will ask Dr. Yaffe or Ruden to provide MRI's or CAT scans when appropriate. If surgery is necessary, Sam will discuss the situation with your doctor, and appropriate orthopedic guidance will be arranged.
Sam will focus on lifting, sitting, sleeping, riding in a car, and appropriate sports techniques. Anything to sustain recovery, and prevent re-injury. If medicines are needed, Sam can buzz one of the doctors for
evaluation, and we can write the prescriptions. Sam accepts many insurance plans including Oxford, PHCS, Prudential, and United Healthcare, He can see others and help out with insurance.
Please feel free to call for Sam Lippin. He will be happy to help out in both acute and chronic situations.. |
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