PT² is a new and innovative service offered by Dryden Sport and Spine Physical Therapy and McCune, Ainslie & Associates Physical Therapy that combines the specialized benefits of Physical Therapy with the individualized attention of Personal Training (PT²). This combination of knowledge and skills represents an exciting new concept in professionally supervised fitness training and health maintenance. PT² is designed for individuals who may have a history of specific injuries or specific training goals and combines the advantages of supervised, biomechanically designed exercise with individualized personal training. PT² offers these services in two separate and distinct formats. PT² clients can experience individualized, one-on-one sessions with your PT² exercise specialist, or enroll in small, group classes that provide individualized instruction on technique and form in a small class format. The flexibility offered by PT² easily allows clients to progress along the broad spectrum of care ranging from restorative therapy to performance enhancement training. PT² makes informed training accessible to everyone.

Falls are a major source of injury and death in elderly people. Approximately 30% of individuals over 65 years of age fall at least once per year and about ½ fall recurrently. Over 90% of hip fractures are from falls. In 20% of females this fracture is fatal with 20% never regaining the ability to walk without assistance. The current total cost of hip fractures in the US is estimated to be approximately 20 billion annually.

Women have different healthcare needs than men. This is most apparent in their musculoskeletal health. Beginning in adolescents, hormones are released in preparation for menstruation. This release results in changing the integrity of ligaments. The shape of the female pelvis changes and weakness in the hips and core become more obvious. Young females tend to have more ACL tears, knee and hip pain as a result.

The McCune, Ainslie and Associates aquatic therapy program is a program that employs the gentle environment of a pool to assist in rehabilitation. One-on-one assistance is employed in assisting patients in the specific exercises prescribed for their particular problem. Pool based therapy is ideal for providing an "anti-gravity" environment for the rehabilitation of lower extremity fractures, low back pain and post-operative conditions. When in the pool, water pressure on the body aids in the reduction of inflammation and edema and the reduction of pain. Free from the influence of gravity, exercises can be performed more easily and without pain. Your physical therapist or doctor may suggest that you participate in an aquatic therapy program as a part of your rehabilitation.