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Alison Bailey Helmetsie, DPT, OCS, PT

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Specializes in: Physical Therapy and Occupational Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, chronic pain management, physical therapy treatment, and more.

1780 Hanshaw Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

(607) 257-5858

Alison Bailey Helmetsie, DPT, OCS, PT is a physical therapist in Ithaca, NY specializing in physical therapy and occupational medicine. Alison Bailey Helmetsie, DPT, OCS, PT is affiliated with Guthrie.

Office Locations

Address:

1780 Hanshaw Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

Some issues Alison Bailey Helmetsie, DPT, OCS, PT can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

diagnostic evaluation	103
manual therapy	216
rehabilitation	1024

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic evaluation	108
manual therapy	163
rehabilitation	849

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	11
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

diagnostic evaluation	142
manual therapy	102
rehabilitation	1093

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	204

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	28
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

diagnostic evaluation	14
rehabilitation	53

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2016

Volume of procedures performed by Alison Bailey Helmetsie, DPT, OCS, PT for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Alison Bailey Helmetsie, DPT, OCS, PT treated as a physical therapist in Ithaca, NY were rehabilitation, manual therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation	91
manual therapy	160
rehabilitation	755

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2016

Information about Medicare patients treated by Alison Bailey Helmetsie, DPT, OCS, PT.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	35

**Age**
75 to 84	15
85 and over	3
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	20

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Alison Bailey Helmetsie, DPT, OCS, PT From 2013 - 2016

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Alison Bailey Helmetsie, DPT, OCS, PT treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	18
High Cholesterol	15
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She is certified by the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties) Cert. MDT - Credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Institute) and has a state license in New York.

Board Certification: Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties) Cert. MDT - Credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Institute)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Alison Bailey Helmetsie, DPT, OCS, PT is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Guthrie

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Biography

Ms. Alison Helmetsie's specialties are occupational medicine and physical therapy. She practices in Ithaca, NY. She is professionally affiliated with Guthrie.