WE ARE OPEN
•All staff will wear protective facial masks. •All patients will have their temperatures checked upon arrival with a non-contact forehead thermometer. Anyone exhibiting a fever or cough will be asked to go home. •Daily deep sanitation of entire office including all touch surfaces with hospital-grade disinfectant. •All patients and staff wash hands with soap and water before and after each treatment. Hand sanitizer stationed in front office and gym area. •Verbal sign-ins to eliminate handling of pens. •Private in-room treatment upon request. Only physical contact is between you and your therapist. •Decreased patient volume in the clinic. Only 3 patients or less at any given time.
As a healthcare professional, Dr. Steve Tyssee has been closely following the CDC and WHO guidelines as they unfold daily, and has put in place new safe practices and treatment protocols to be strictly followed in our clinics. Our offices are now open in both locations with these new practices in place. Our number one priority is the safety and well- being of our patients and our staff is committed to providing the same quality care that we always have within these new safety guidelines. We want all of our patients to feel comfortable knowing that we are taking every precaution to ensure their protection so that they can continue
•Maintaining distance from other patients by observing the 6-foot distancing requirement and modifying gym exercises as needed to ensure safety. •Discontinued use of elastic exercise bands for sanitation reasons. •Cleaning all equipment after each patient use. •Giving exercise bands to patients to aid in home exercise programs. We are here for you and look forward to seeing you again soon. In Health, The Team at Peak Orthopedic
to receive the care they need. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
•All Peak staff members will be doing self- wellness checks every morning and checking their temperatures morning and night.
BEGIN TELEHEALTH SERVICES TODAY
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic that has been causing numerous health care facilities to shut down, we as medical professionals are diligently trying to serve our patients in the best ways possible without risking the spread of this disease. At any point you can email your physical therapist to ask questions or get advice about your condition. That being said, there are numerous conditions that can still be treated and improved via telehealth services, including, but not limited to: • Arthritis pain • Back pain • Headaches/migraines • Post-surgical rehab • Pelvic floor dysfunction pain • Sports medicine/athletic training • Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s Disease, and other chronic conditions • Injury rehab • And much more In addition to allowing for the practice of social distancing, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, telehealth also has other benefits for patients. As stated by the
American Physical Therapy Association, just a few of these include: • Patients typically in clinical or hospital settings could be managed from their homes • Quicker screening, assessment, and referrals can improve care coordination within collaborative delivery models. • Telehealth can facilitate consultation between providers or in clinical education We understand that we are in the midst of stressful times, and that there will likely be more ahead. At Peak Orthopedic, we want you to know that we are here for you. We genuinely care about the health of each and every one of our patients, which is why we believe telehealth services are the best course of action for the time being. We still want to be able to serve our patients in the best ways possible. We want you to be able to continue your personalized PT plans, so you do not lose all the progress you’ve made. If any injury or discomfort occurs during this time, we want you to be able to receive the care you need.
To learn more about how you can set up our telehealth services on your smartphone or computer, give us a call today. At the end of the day, we are all in this together – most importantly, stay calm, and stay healthy. We are here to help you with your needs.
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