Physical and Occupational Therapy:
A Five-Step Program
Step One: Consultation
Meet with Dr. Livingston's advanced team to discuss a plan for your improvement and a successful return to an improved life. You will convey to us the difficulties that you are experiencing with normal activities and we will integrate these into the plan as short- and long-term goals.
Step Two: Therapeutic Participation
At this point you will undergo several therapies which are designed for your specific condition. Your condition will improve, however you may return to normal or near normal at a different rate compared to others. In addition, the rate in which you improve depends on the severity of your condition.
Step Three: Flexibility and Balance
Most conditions begin secondary to too much or too little motion activity. We will help raise your flexibility and balance to a higher level. You may experience a greater loss of pain, increased strength or improved balance at this stage.
Step Four: Strengthening
We will improve your strength to help prevent re-aggravation of your chief complaint. Furthermore, you will continue to receive other therapies proven successful with your condition.
Step Five: Prevention
You will continue to receive therapies which have offered you relief, however at this stage we will teach you how to prevent re-aggravation by using very simple, easy-to-follow home instructions.



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