Mary S. Stanford, OCS, PT

Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Ms. Mary S. Stanford is an Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Big Bear Lake, CA with special training and skill in treating and rehabilitating injuries of the orthopedic system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. As an Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Mary S. Stanford, OCS, PT performs skilled rehabilitation to provide pain relief, improve strength and mobility, as well as increase range of motion. Orthopedic Physical Therapy is the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries in the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Orthopedic Physical Therapists include sprains, strains, tendonitis, arthritis, ligament tears, muscle tears, joint/muscle/tendon inflammations, post-fracture injury, joint stiffness, joint pain, rotator cuff tears, and ACL tears. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Orthopedic Physical Therapists include pain modulation techniques, manual therapy, joint mobilization, manual muscle stretching, and soft tissue mobilization.

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science; pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopaedic physical therapy theory and practice, and critical inquiry for evidence-based practice.

Ergonomics Physical Therapist

Ms. Mary S. Stanford is an Ergonomics Physical Therapist in Big Bear Lake, CA with special training and skill in analyzing the relationship between employees and their work environment, then recommending changes to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders and promote workplace wellness. As an Ergonomics Physical Therapist, Mary S. Stanford, OCS, PT performs evaluations of work environments, assessments of work-related injury risk factors, recommendation reports addressing all ergonomic workplace issues. Ergonomics Physical Therapy is the application of movement science to optimize posture, and fit in the workplace. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Ergonomics Physical Therapists include fatigue, headache, nerve strain, neck and back pain, Carpal stress. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Ergonomics Physical Therapists include risk assessments, ergonomic workspace development plans, stretching and strengthening exercise training, as well as morale support to optimize employee productivity and retention.

A licensed physical therapist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills pertaining to the workplace, occupational demands, prevention of work-related injury, management of the worker with job-related symptoms or participation restrictions, and provides individual, group or population level evaluation, intervention and consulting to enhance worker performance.