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LINDA FINN, PT
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"Although many people experience pain and impairment, I want to inform them that they do not need to accept this as a normal part of life. By taking the time to actively listen and understand my patients, I am better able to help them achieve their goals." |
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COMMITMENT: THE KEY TO SUCCESS
"I am committed to taking the time to truly listen to my patients and to treat each person individually with a unique set up symptoms and impairments. This enables me to build trust with my patients and develop a long lasting partnership. I believe it takes the dedication of the patient and the therapist to achieve the greatest success."
Licensure: State of Illinois Physical Therapy
B.S.: Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy - Northern Illinois University Continuing Education
Continuing Education
McKenzie Lumbar Spine Evaluation and Treatment: Current Concepts in Wound Healing; Maitland Approach to Assessment and Treatment of the Peripheral Joints; PNF "Treatment through the Trunk": Adult Hemiplegia-NDT; Evaluation and Treatment of Neural Tissues in Disorders of the Neuromuscoloskeletal System: Examination and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder; Spinal Cord Injury: Treatment and Cure Research Update: Evaluation and Treatment of Visual Perceptual Dysfunction in Adult Brain Injury; The Annual Multidisciplinary Stroke Conference: Sexuality After Spinal Cord Injury: Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Related Pain Syndromes: If You Can't Breathe, You Can't Function/Pulmonary Seminar: Amputee Update: Total Joint Rehab; One Step Ahead: Muscle Energy of the Spine and Pelvis; Lymphadema Management of the Upper and Lower Extremities; Prosthetics: A Clinical Symposium; Vestibular Rehab: Orthopedic Pelvic Trauma; Beyond Kegels (urinary and fecal incontinence): Restoring Function and Relieving Pain - Pelvic Dysfunction: Vestibular Dysfunction Diagnosis and Treatment; Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment. Level I and 11, Strain Counterstrain for spine and extremity.
Additional Experience
Member of the Chicagoland Pelvic Floor Journal Club: Member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Women's Health Section; Over 5 years management experience in a large Level I Trauma Hospital; developed and marketed women's health and vestibular program at a well known out patient facility: Clinical instructor for both physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students.
ENLIGHTENING THE COMMUNITY
"I feel that educating the community about safety and increasing their awareness of the services that are available to them is a large part of our role as physical therapists. It is important for people to realize that help is available for them and that they do not need to live with limiting conditions."
Community Education
Developed a senior exercise program and specialized weight training group for spinal cord injured or wheelchair bound individuals; provided training to nurses and support staff on proper body mechanics and lifting/transferring techniques: developed fall prevention handbook and conducted fall prevention lectures and screenings to hospital and community groups: Educated the community on incontinence and pelvic pain via radio and television interviews.
Lecturer/Presenter
Provided 3 day seminar to other therapists on amputee care and rehabilitation.
GOALS FOR THE FUTURE
"I feel that physical therapy has made significant advancements in the treatment of incontinence, pelvic pain and vestibular dysfunction, however much still needs to he learned and researched. It is my goal to continue to educate myself in these areas to better meet our clients needs and help them maintain a healthy and active life."
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