What is physical therapy?

Physical therapy is an essential aspect of the healthcare industry that focuses on enhancing your quality of life and physical health. Physical therapists work with patients to diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions, illnesses, and injuries that may limit movement, function, and overall quality of life.

Patients can anticipate receiving a variety of treatments that are tailored to their individual needs and objectives during physical therapy sessions. These treatments may consist of exercises and stretches to improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion; manual therapy techniques to address muscle imbalances and improve mobility; and the application of modalities such as heat, cold, or electrical stimulation to reduce pain and inflammation.

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Specific Conditions / Areas of Concern

One of our deeply experienced physical therapists can help you with treatment for the following:

Spine Care

  • Back pain (lumbar-lowback, thoracic-midback)

  • Degenerative Disc Disease

  • Sciatica

  • Spinal Stenosis

  • Back pain

  • Concussion management

  • Ankle, knee, and hip pain

  • Neck Pain (Cervicalgia, muscle tightness)

Orthopedic (or Orthopaedic)

  • Back pain (lumbar-lowback, thoracic-midback)

  • Arthritis/Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Tendonitis

  • Dislocations/fractures

  • Elbow Pain (Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow)

  • Fibromayalgia

  • Foot and Ankle Pain (Sprains, fractures)

  • Plantar Fascitis

  • Hand Injuries (Carpal Tunnel, De quervain’s Syndrome)

  • Hip Pain (ITband Pain, Bursitis, Labral tears, Impingement)

  • Joint Replacement Rehab (Hip/Knee/Shoulder/Ankle)

  • Knee Injuries (MCL/ACL/PCL/LCL injuries, Meniscus tears, Plica Syndrome, Patellofemoral Syndrome)

  • Muscle Sprains and Strains

  • Osteoporosis/Osteopenia

  • Shoulder (Rotator Cuff Repair/Frozen Shoulder/Labrum tears)

  • Vertigo

  • Vestibular Rehab

Geriatric

  • Gait Training

  • Balance Training

  • Fall Prevention Education

Neuro

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Parkinson’s

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

  • Transverse Myelitis

 

Common Questions

What does a physical therapist do?

A physical therapist's goal is to decrease your pain or discomfort and help you achieve your personal goals. In the process, we will teach you how to self-manage your condition and increase your independence in managing your health.

What's the difference between a PT / chiropractor / personal trainer?

Education, philosophy, and clinical expertise are the main differences between the physical therapists, chiropractor, and a personal trainer.

Physical therapists earn a clinical doctorate (Doctor of Physical Therapy) similar to a chiropractor’s clinical doctorate (Doctor of Chiropractic), while a personal trainer is not a degree, rather a certification.

  • Physical therapists focus on rehabilitation in the forms of manual therapy, corrective exercise, body mechanics and patient education with the goal of empowering the patient for long-term success.
  • Chiropractors focus on joints and the nervous systems with manipulations and adjustments.
  • A personal trainer provides exercise programs to help individuals meet specific health or performance related goals.

Is physical therapy painful?

Our goal is to help you feel better during and after the treatment. As you restore mobility and function, you may experience some discomfort, but good communication with your physical therapist will minimize your pain and allow for a better recovery.

 

Ready to reach your goal through physical therapy?