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If you are experiencing symptoms of Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD), also known as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) that last more than 2-3 days, it is important that you seek appropriate treatment. Hopefully you will have already treated the early warning signs by following our suggestions for self-care. |
Because of the complexity and subtle differences between disorders, physicians don't always diagnose CTD correctly or easily. The most knowledgeable medical specialists for CTD are generally considered to be physiatrists, or physical medicine specialists. These doctors do not provide treatment, however. You will need "physical therapy" to facilitate the healing of your soft tissues. By releasing chronic muscle tension, therapy will restore function by improving blood flow. Healing will only begin once the muscle tension has diminished. "Physical therapy" can be provided by physical and occupational therapists (PT/OT), chiropractors (DC) with training in CTD treatment, and certified massage therapists (CMT). These practitioners specialize in soft tissue conditions.
The Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics website, www.aoec.org is a good resource for locating clinics throughout the U.S. which usually are well-trained in the diagnosis and treatment of repetitive strain injuries.
The resources we have listed below are practitioners in the San Francisco Bay Area who have been recommended to us from satisfied clients. We neither endorse nor recommend these particular practitioners. You are encouraged to make personal decisions based on your own needs and research.
If you live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area and do not have a primary physician, contact your insurance provider to find a physiatrist in your area. To see a specialist in an HMO system, you need to request a referral from your primary care physician. Physical and Occupational Therapists need a referral from a medical doctor (MD) to provide treatment. To find a doctor or other medical practitioner go to http://www.healthgrades.com/find-a-doctor or http://doctor.webmd.com/physician_finder/home.aspx?sponsor=core.
If you would prefer to see an alternative therapist (i.e., any provider other than a M.D.), you will need to do a little research. A good website to consult if you are considering alternative therapy is www.healthy.net and click on the link to alternative medicine, then the link to the Alternative Resource Center. To find a chiropractor outside the San Francisco Bay Area, check the website of the American Chiropractic Association: http://www.acatoday.org/patients/index.cfm.
The most effective form of treatment for CTD involves deep tissue work to break up fibrous tissue and lengthen tense muscles. Posture retraining, upper body conditioning, and spinal alignment are also successful.
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How do you decide which type of practitioner is appropriate for your problem?
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Practitioners by Location: San Francisco East Bay North Bay San Mateo County Area Palo Alto Area South Bay The Coast Southern California East Coast |
| Palo Alto Office: 260 Sheridan Ave. #B40 Palo Alto, CA (650) 322-2809 |
Cupertino Office with Peak Physical Therapy 10580 South De Anza Blvd. Cupertino, CA (408) 366-1735 |
| Alameda Location: 2515 Santa Clara #107 Alameda, CA 94501 Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Thur 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
San Francisco Location: at the Mindful Body 2876 California St. San Francisco, CA Wed. 8:30 am - 2:00 pm |
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3339 Judah St./39th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122 |
621 E. Campbell Ave. Campbell, CA 95008 |
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10050 Bubb Rd., Suite 3 Cupertino, CA 95014 408-996-8805 |
2737 Walsh Ave. Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 228-8400 |
| 515 South Dr., Suite 16 Mountain View, CA 94040 (408) 374-1133 |
555 Knowles Dr. Suite 207 Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408)374-1133 |
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San Mateo Location (650) 579-5560 417 North San Mateo Dr. San Mateo, CA 94401 |
Fremont Location (510) 796-8881 2100 Peralta Blvd. Fremont, CA |
| San Jose Location (408) 288-8882 167 N. Bascom Ave. San Jose, CA |
San Francisco Location (415) 387-8886 738 40th Ave. San Francisco, CA |
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2358 Pine St. San Francisco, CA 94115 |
6315 Bodega Ave. Petaluma, CA 94952 |
| Los Angeles: 6801 Park Terrace (Hughes Center off 405) Los Angeles, CA 90045 |
Pasadena: 301 N. Lake Ave. Suite 201 Pasadena, CA 91101 |
| Los Angeles: White Memorial Medical Center 1700 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. Suite 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90033 |
Beverly Hills: 120 S. Spalding Dr. Suite 400A Beverly Hills, CA 90212 |
| Orange County: 2400 E. Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 90806 |
Santa Monica: 2001 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 1060 Santa Monica, CA 90404 |
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12417 Ocean Gateway Suite 9 West Ocean City, MD 21842 |
120th St. North Ocean City, MD 21842 |
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