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Androniki Umina, P.T.
Physical Therapist | Orthopedic
Androniki Umina is a physical therapist who is the owner of Active Health Physical Therapy, a private PT clinic in Brecksville, OH. Androniki Umina specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Androniki Umina can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Androniki Umina 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.
25 years
Experience
Androniki Umina, P.T.
- Brecksville, OH
- Baldwin-Wallace College
- Accepting new patients
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Is physical therapy useful?
Physical therapy is very beneficial especially after an accident. It helps reduce your inflammation while helping you stretch and strength areas that need it. Physical therapy READ MORE
Physical therapy is very beneficial especially after an accident. It helps reduce your inflammation while helping you stretch and strength areas that need it. Physical therapy also educates you on what to do in the future.
Can you climb stairs after a hip replacement?
Yes. Typically, a few steps is tolerable the day after surgery but sometimes it may take up to a week to feel comfortable enough to attempt the steps. It may seem overwhelming READ MORE
Yes. Typically, a few steps is tolerable the day after surgery but sometimes it may take up to a week to feel comfortable enough to attempt the steps. It may seem overwhelming but your other leg is what is advancing your body on the way up and lowering your body on the way down.
What is the fastest way to heal tendonitis in the wrist?
Rest. Trying not to do anything that reproduces the pain, ice, a brace, and cross friction massage all help to reduce the pain and promote the healing.
How long does a muscle strain take to heal?
Typically it takes a few weeks for a strain to heal. Depending on the severity of the strain, it may take up to 4-6 weeks. Putting ice on it, wrapping it for compression, and READ MORE
Typically it takes a few weeks for a strain to heal. Depending on the severity of the strain, it may take up to 4-6 weeks. Putting ice on it, wrapping it for compression, and rest may speed up the process.
Is physical therapy good for knee pain?
Yes, physical therapy focuses on diagnosing and developing a plan to reduce your joint pain.
How can I manage my back pain?
Go see a physical therapist. Getting on a program will help you strengthen muscles that are weak, stretch muscles that are tight, and decrease inflammation.
Can physical therapist help with my back pain?
Yes, physical therapists specialize in diagnosing and developing a plan to decrease any musculoskeletal pain.
Can my lateral tilted hips be corrected?
They can be corrected through surgery but if you’re not having any pain associated with them, there’s no reason to correct them. If you do experience symptoms, there are many READ MORE
They can be corrected through surgery but if you’re not having any pain associated with them, there’s no reason to correct them. If you do experience symptoms, there are many physical therapy treatment methods that will benefit you.
Is Arnica a safe way to treat a sore back muscle?
Yes, looks like it’s all natural. You may want look into some physical therapy as well.
Why does my knee hurt?
There may be an imbalance of muscle strength and flexibility. There could be many factors involved. Generally, pain is caused by an inflammation. It would benefit you to get READ MORE
There may be an imbalance of muscle strength and flexibility. There could be many factors involved. Generally, pain is caused by an inflammation. It would benefit you to get evaluated by a physical therapist.
Is physical therapy effective?
Yes, physical therapy is very effective for muscle strains. Physical therapy can reduce the inflammation and educate you on future training. It will also balance the weaknesses READ MORE
Yes, physical therapy is very effective for muscle strains. Physical therapy can reduce the inflammation and educate you on future training. It will also balance the weaknesses with your strengths. I would definitely recommend you start physical therapy!
How can I deal with arthritis knee pain?
The best thing for arthritis is movement. Physical therapy can teach you how to strengthen the structures around the trouble area. It can also teach you how to effectively stretch. READ MORE
The best thing for arthritis is movement. Physical therapy can teach you how to strengthen the structures around the trouble area. It can also teach you how to effectively stretch.
What can we do for daughter's turf toe?
Rest and ice are beneficial. If it persists, physical therapy would benefit to treat it by using different modalities and/or taping techniques.
Do I have synovitis?
It’s more likely that you have tendinitis. The elbow is not a common place for Synovitis. Either way, rest and ice is the best treatment. Also, a brace may benefit you.
Should I see a physiatrist for my chronic back pain?
You could see a physiatrist. I recommend you see your primary care physician and get a prescription to see a physical therapist. They can put you on a program to reduce your READ MORE
You could see a physiatrist. I recommend you see your primary care physician and get a prescription to see a physical therapist. They can put you on a program to reduce your pain and balance your strengths and weaknesses.
