Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
by Licensed Physical Therapist Breck Pribyl, MSPT
Our office provides physical therapy care for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Commonly treated conditions are:
- Arthritis and stiff joints
- Disc problems
- Low back pain to include stenosis and facet syndrome
- Sciatica
- Neck pain and associated upper extremity pain
- Spinal degeneration disorders
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
- Hip and knee problems
- Shoulder problems
- Cervicogenic headaches
This office utilizes a multitude of state-of-the-art physical therapy modalities to include ultrasound, electric muscle stimulation, Class 4 Laser Therapy, soft tissue mobilization, massage therapy, and myofascial release. Hopkins Clinic is one of a few offices that also utilizes Decompression Traction for the cervical and lumbar spine. This safe and effective modality results in significantly improved function and decreased pain for disk herniations in the neck and lower back. These are all commonly called “passive” therapy as the patient is generally laying on a table or sitting in a chair and having the therapy performed on any body part.
“Active” therapy requires the participation of the patient. This type of therapy include specific strengthening and stabilization exercises, specific core training and assisted and active joint mobilization. Active Therapy is instituted after the patient’s initial complaints of pain and/or restricted range of motion is diminished and they are then able to participate in an active exercise program. One-on-one supervision by the physical therapist with the patient results in a quicker improvement and more effective resolution of the patient’s condition.
Physical therapy programs are designed and developed to specifically meet the needs of each individual. Hopkins Clinic focuses on educating the individual to continue with their specific training program upon completion of the physical therapy treatment in this office. A program can be designed for the patient who has no access to more advanced gym type equipment by utilizing simple rubber bands, physio balls, pillows, mats or even chairs and the wall. If the patient has access to more advanced exercise equipment, a detailed program is developed for them to continue on their own after treatment has been discontinued in the office.
Licensed Physical Therapist
Breck Pribyl is a board certified Physical Therapist at Hopkins Clinic. She has been working in the Tampa Bay area since 2005. She earned her Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University and graduated from the University of Central Florida with her Masters of Physical Therapy. Breck is also a certified Pilates Instructor and a Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner. Breck is a St. Petersburg native and was a nationally competitive gymnast for many years as well as a collegiate athlete. As a therapist she specializes in athletic injuries, core stability training, injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents, headache treatments, post-surgical rehab, vestibular therapy, body mechanics training and manual interventions. Breck is assisted by physical therapy assistants and a personal trainer in our office.