Orthopedic Physical Therapy
The focus of Orthopedic Physical Therapy is to optimize musculoskeletal system, address pain, improve mobility, increase endurance and strength, and enhance function. It is an integral part following a surgery to progress healing process and maximize ability.
Orthopedic physical therapy focuses on treating joints, muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons to decrease pain, improve mobility and strength, and optimize function. Unlike temporary fixes, Physical Therapy addresses the root cause, leveraging the body’s natural healing ability.
What conditions are treated in orthopedic therapy?
- Lower back pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Neck pain
- Numbness/tingling
- Shoulder pain/rotator cuff injury
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Post surgical rehabilitation
- Foot and ankle pain
- Sports injuries
- TMJ pain
Understanding Orthopedic Health
- Delaying therapy makes it harder to address body changes, as chronic inflammation causes stiffness and pain.
- Physical therapy can prevent serious injuries by addressing minor aches and pains, even without an injury.
- Joint pain requires joint mobilizations by a therapist, as stretches alone are ineffective.
- Physical therapy addresses the injury's underlying cause, preventing post-surgery recurrence by changing harmful habits.
Our approach
First Session/Evaluation:
- Discuss your conditions and concerns in detail.
- Assess your range of motion, strength, and function with special tests to diagnose the condition.
- Review findings and outline the focus of future treatments.
Treatment Sessions:
- Include manual therapy to improve joint and muscle mobility.
- Incorporate exercises and stretches based on your condition and comfort.
- Provide a Home Exercise Program (HEP) to accelerate recovery.
Last Session/Discharge:
- Re-evaluate your range of motion, strength, function, and overall well-being.
- Review your HEP for continued recovery post-therapy.