Fundamental Physical Therapy

06/20/2025

We are moving to
417 W. 18t Street
Suite 101
Edmond, OK 73013
on July 1, 2025

06/07/2023

Please help the Foundation celebrate our 20th year!

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06/07/2023

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07/21/2022

Benefit of biofeedback is being able to test pelvic floor in varying positions, seated as if on toilet,standing, lying, walking and squatting.

Debra Clark, PT, DPT with Fundamental Physical Therapy is now using biofeedback in our office at Urogynecology of Oklahoma gives a patient a visual guide as to what their pelvic floor is capable of doing; meaning how strong it is or how weak it is, or if there exists some form of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. When a patient’s pelvic floor is weak, it is hard for them to know if they are actually doing a kegel exercise correctly, but biofeedback helps to give them guidance! Biofeedback also tells Dr. Debra Clark if the patient is having pelvic floor muscle spasms or a level of excessive tone in the pelvic floor.

07/21/2022

We are excited to be a part of Urogynecology of Oklahoma, seeing patients on Wednesday for pelvic floor Physical Therapy. You can also call 405-513-8118 to set up appointments.

Debra Clark, PT, DPT with Fundamental Physical Therapy! She is conveniently located in our office on Wednesday’s for PFPT! Call our office at (405) 400-8188 for more details!

07/12/2022

We are currently looking for Physical Therapy Technicians. Send resumes to info@fundamentalpt.com or call 405-513-8118.

02/04/2022

Stay Connected With Your PT Through Telehealth
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for a lot of bad stuff. But, if you look really hard and maybe squint just right, there are a few less-than-terrible things to be found. The pandemic forced society to quickly adapt. It pushed forward the adoption of new technologies like Zoom and new ways of doing things, like working from home. There were changes in rules, regulations, and payment related to telehealth. A lot of patients and providers experienced their first virtual health appointment in the past 2 years, and many of them see the benefits. The pandemic forced the telehealth genie from the bottle. Now that patients and providers have seen the benefits, it's not going back.
Why telehealth is here to stay
Telehealth isn't going to replace in-person rehab, but it's likely going to complement it heavily. Research has shown that telehealth is as effective as in-person rehab for a lot of conditions. It's also shown high satisfaction rates from patients - up to 94% in some studies. For a lot of people, telehealth makes sense. Think about people trapped at home because of a snowstorm or those who are at high risk of falling on the ice. Before the wide adoption of telehealth, these patients didn't get to see their PT during the winter. Now, they can stay connected virtually and continue healing through the bad weather. Telehealth can also work well for busy people. Patients can check in or have a visit with their PT on their lunch break, or while their kids are at practice.
Where telehealth could go
Even though there have been big advances in telehealth, we're still in the early phases. It's hard to predict how telehealth will be used in the future and how it will evolve, but expect it to look a lot different in 5 years. The software being used for telehealth will continue to get better. Expect a more engaging user experience with educational content and maybe some gamification - levels to achieve, points or badges to collect, or some other metric. Hardware will also continue to advance. Maybe the fitness tracker you already have will integrate into your telehealth app, letting your PT track your activity, heart rate, and other metrics. Remote stethoscopes, scales and other medical equipment already exist and will continue to become more common as prices decline.
While telehealth has certainly seen a big advance because of the pandemic, most people still see it as an adjunct to in-person visits. Right now, telehealth tends to be used because it's more convenient than a visit in real life, not because it's better. With advances in software platforms and hardware options, telehealth could evolve into something just as good as in person rehab that makes high quality rehab available to everyone.

06/01/2021

Did you know that Physical Therapy is not just for pain? Physical Therapists are uniquely positioned to help you optimize both your health and wellness. We all see our physicians yearly for wellness check-ins...what if we did the same with our physical therapists? INTRODUCING our new comprehensive wellness screens to keep you moving through the year without pain. Want to learn more? Call us today!