CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

Blood flow restriction therapy may be used as part of a supervised rehabilitation or exercise program. A specialized cuff temporarily reduces blood flow to the working muscles, allowing certain exercises to be performed with lighter resistance.

This therapy may be considered for athletes, people recovering from an injury or surgery, and patients who cannot tolerate traditional high-resistance exercise because of pain or joint limitations.

A trained member of the rehabilitation team will determine whether blood flow restriction therapy is appropriate for you and guide you through the exercises safely.

The Bridge Program helps athletes continue building strength, movement and sport-specific skills as they progress from rehabilitation toward a safe return to activity.

Exercise plans are developed and managed by CHRISTUS athletic trainers under the supervision of sports medicine physicians. Depending on the athlete's needs, the care team may also involve physical therapists, occupational therapists, fitness coaches and other CHRISTUS Health professionals.

Through sport-specific training, strength exercises and functional testing, the program supports continued recovery and helps athletes prepare for the physical demands of their sport.

Pricing

• $25 per session
• $100 for five sessions

Registration

Call 903-323-6582 to register, or email Nicholas Horman, MS, LAT, ATC, at nicholas.horman@christushealth.org.

Learn more about the Bridge Program .

Diabetes education helps those with diabetes or those at risk of developing diabetes learn about the condition and its management. Diabetes education helps patients understand what diabetes is, how to prevent it, how to manage it, and how to live a healthy lifestyle.

As an ADA-recognized quality diabetes education program, we follow the national standards for diabetes self-management and education. We help with many areas related to diabetes self-care, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Insulin injection technique
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Being more active
• Healthy eating
• Carbohydrate counting
• Coping skills
• Reducing risks and preventing complications
• Pregnancy and diabetes Insulin pump therapy
• Continuous glucose monitoring

The Bridge Program helps athletes continue building strength, movement and sport-specific skills as they progress from rehabilitation toward a safe return to activity.

Exercise plans are developed and managed by CHRISTUS athletic trainers under the supervision of sports medicine physicians. Depending on the athlete's needs, the care team may also involve physical therapists, occupational therapists, fitness coaches and other CHRISTUS Health professionals.

Through sport-specific training, strength exercises and functional testing, the program supports continued recovery and helps athletes prepare for the physical demands of their sport.

Pricing

• $25 per session
• $100 for five sessions

Registration

Call 903-323-6582 to register, or email Nicholas Horman, MS, LAT, ATC, at nicholas.horman@christushealth.org.

Learn more about the Bridge Program .

Get a Free Seven-Day Pass

Explore the fitness and aquatic resources available at our Longview location.

• 24-hour fitness access
• Aquatic center with four pools
• Indoor and outdoor walking paths
• Fitness equipment
• Personal training
• Group fitness classes
• Aquatic fitness programs

Get Your Seven-Day Pass

For more information, call the Fitness and Aquatics Center at 903-323-6511.

Occupational therapy can help you regain skills and independence after an injury, surgery or health condition. At our Longview location, occupational and hand therapy services are tailored to your abilities, daily activities and recovery goals.

Specialized services may include:

• Upper-extremity rehabilitation and custom splinting provided by certified hand therapists
• Nonsurgical and postoperative rehabilitation for conditions affecting the hands, wrists, elbows and arms
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation for Parkinson's disease
• Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
• Blood flow restriction therapy
• Kinesiology taping

Physical therapy at our Longview location uses an individualized treatment approach to help improve movement, strength, balance and function.

Your treatment plan may include:

• Lymphedema therapy for swelling caused by a buildup of lymph fluid
• Dry needling for certain muscle-related pain conditions when appropriate
• Blood flow restriction therapy
• Kinesiology taping
• Core stabilization
• Gait and balance training
• Joint mobilization
• Manual therapy
• Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
• Physical agent modalities when appropriate
• Postural education
• Stretching and strengthening
• Therapeutic exercise
• Gait and running assessments
• Lumbar or cervical traction when appropriate

We offer a one-on-one, individualized treatment approach that may include the following therapeutic techniques:

• Lymphedema Therapy helps treat patients with lymphedema, swelling caused by the buildup of lymph fluid in the body.
• Dry Needling treats myofascial pain caused by the buildup of tension in your muscles. Dry needling can also be used to treat chronic pain.
• The Blood Flow Restriction Program allows people to rehabilitate muscles to build or strengthen muscles quickly.
• Kinesio Taping
• Core stabilization
• Gait and balance training
• Joint Mobilization
• Manual therapy
• The Graston Technique®
•  Physical agent modalities, as indicated
•  Postural education
•  Stretching and strengthening
•  Therapeutic Exercise
•  Gait and Running Assessments
•  Mechanical Lumbar Cervical Traction Table and Unit

Podiatry services at our Longview location provide care for conditions and injuries affecting the feet, ankles and lower legs.

The podiatry team evaluates and treats a range of concerns, from ingrown toenails and foot pain to diabetic foot complications. Treatment is based on your condition, symptoms and individual mobility needs.

Speech therapy, also called speech-language pathology, helps people with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. At our Longview location, speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat conditions affecting speech, language, cognition, swallowing, voice and fluency.

Conditions treated may include:

• Apraxia, or difficulty producing speech
• Aphasia, or difficulty expressing or understanding language
• Dysphagia, or difficulty chewing or swallowing
• Dysphonia, or changes in voice quality or volume
• Changes in memory, attention, reasoning or problem-solving

Specialized services may include:

• Lymphedema therapy following radiation treatment involving the head or neck
• Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
• Care before and after laryngectomy, including tracheoesophageal prosthesis management
• SPEAK OUT! therapy for Parkinson's disease
• Laryngeal video examinations with stroboscopy
• McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for dysphagia

Sports medicine care in Longview supports athletes and active people across different ages, sports and ability levels. Our team evaluates injuries, develops treatment plans and helps patients prepare for a safe return to activity.

Depending on your needs, your care team may include sports medicine physicians, orthopedic specialists, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other rehabilitation professionals.

Sports medicine services may support:

• Evaluation of sports-related injuries
• Rehabilitation and recovery planning
• Strength, movement and functional training
• Return-to-sport preparation
• Strategies to reduce the risk of another injury

Stroke rehabilitation helps patients rebuild skills, adapt to changes and work toward greater independence after a stroke. The rehabilitation plan depends on how the stroke affected movement, communication, cognition and daily activities.

Therapists work with patients and caregivers to support recovery and identify strategies for performing everyday tasks as safely and independently as possible.

Stroke rehabilitation may focus on:

• Improving strength and mobility
• Relearning movement and communication skills
• Improving coordination, balance and posture
• Developing strategies for everyday activities
• Learning new ways to perform tasks affected by the stroke
• Supporting patients and caregivers through the recovery process

Available services may include neurodevelopmental treatment techniques and functional electrical stimulation when appropriate.

Our Longview location brings together orthopedic care, sports medicine, joint replacement, podiatry, physical therapy, occupational and hand therapy, speech therapy, stroke rehabilitation, radiology, diabetes education and fitness and aquatic programs.

The services included in your care will depend on your condition, evaluation and treatment goals.

Physical therapy may help improve movement, strength, balance and everyday function after an injury, surgery or health condition. Your therapist will develop a plan based on your symptoms, abilities and recovery goals.

Available treatment approaches may include therapeutic exercise, stretching, strengthening, manual therapy, gait and balance training, and other techniques when appropriate.

CHRISTUS provides hip and knee replacement care in Longview, including evaluation, surgery and rehabilitation. The location also provides knee and hip revision care for patients who are experiencing problems related to a previous joint replacement.

An orthopedic specialist can evaluate your symptoms, imaging and treatment history to determine which options may be appropriate.

Yes. Sports medicine services in Longview support athletes and active people across different ages, sports and ability levels. Care may include injury evaluation, rehabilitation, strength and movement training, and preparation for a safe return to activity.

The location also offers the Bridge Program for athletes who need continued sport-specific training as they progress from rehabilitation toward returning to their sport.

Rehabilitation services in Longview include physical therapy, occupational and hand therapy, speech therapy and stroke rehabilitation. Specialized services may also include lymphedema therapy, blood flow restriction therapy, gait and balance training, swallowing therapy and other treatment approaches when appropriate.

Your care team will recommend services based on how your condition affects movement, communication, swallowing or daily activities.

Radiology services are available at the Longview location. The imaging needed for your care depends on your symptoms, condition and clinician's recommendation.

For information about scheduling or available imaging services, call Radiology at 903-315-2977.