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Thomas Pelaez
Physical Therapist
Thomas Pelaez is a physical therapist practicing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Thomas Pelaez specializes in orthopedic/sports rehab to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury/post-operative cases, and increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Thomas Pelaez can treat a variety of orthopedic and sports-related conditions with therapeutic exercises, joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization/instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, heat, ice, laser or light therapy, and more. Thomas Pelaez will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
2 years
Experience
Thomas Pelaez
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- University of Miami
- Accepting new patients
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Can physical therapy help my heel spurs?
Physical therapy can help manage pain but it will not resolve the bone spur. You may talk to your doctor about prescribing iontophoresis with an agent that can help break down READ MORE
Physical therapy can help manage pain but it will not resolve the bone spur. You may talk to your doctor about prescribing iontophoresis with an agent that can help break down the bone spur and finding a physical therapy clinic that does iontophoresis which can actually resolve the issue.
I have pain from my back all the way to my thighs. What could this be?
This sounds like you are describing low back pain with radicular symptoms (radiating pain). This is usually the result of nerve root compression. More often this happens where READ MORE
This sounds like you are describing low back pain with radicular symptoms (radiating pain). This is usually the result of nerve root compression. More often this happens where you only get radiating symptoms into one leg. However, you can be experiencing central stenosis which can cause symptoms down both legs. Physical therapy can help mitigate progression of these symptoms and prevent weakness from chronic compressions of the nerves in the low back.
As a runner should I also undergo physical therapy to avoid pulls and tears?
You can go to physical therapy to prophylactically prevent injuries and address any strength/stability imbalances. However, insurance is not likely to cover a plan of care for READ MORE
You can go to physical therapy to prophylactically prevent injuries and address any strength/stability imbalances. However, insurance is not likely to cover a plan of care for preventative care.
working out
Yes, you may continue to go to the gym after a chiropractic visit. No specifications on how long you should wait before exercising. Just consider that depending on the area you READ MORE
Yes, you may continue to go to the gym after a chiropractic visit. No specifications on how long you should wait before exercising. Just consider that depending on the area you received treatment for may be sore and limit your tolerance to physical activity and exercise.
What can I do for piriformis syndrome?
Some other means to manage your pain and symptoms more conservatively would include heat application followed by gentle hip external rotation stretches. Then followed by ice pack READ MORE
Some other means to manage your pain and symptoms more conservatively would include heat application followed by gentle hip external rotation stretches. Then followed by ice pack application to reduce tone and muscle spasms. If you are experiencing symptoms that spread into the legs "pins and needles" this may indicate the muscle is compressing the sciatic nerve in which case gentle ROM exercises or nerve glides can help. Please consult a physical therapist in your area that is familiar with orthopedic conditions to guidee you through treatment
