Physical Therapy

Physical therapists are movement experts who maximize a person’s quality of life by using prescribed exercise, hands-on treatment as needed, and patient education. PTs teach patients how to prevent dysfunction or manage their condition in order to achieve long-lasting health benefits.

Physical therapists:
✦ Diagnose movement dysfunction, manage physically-limiting conditions, and improve physical and functional abilities.
✦ Restore, maintain, and promote optimal physical function, wellness, fitness, and quality of life as it relates to movement and health.
✦ Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.

Conditions physical therapy treats:
✦ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
✦ Post Myocardial Infarction (MI)
✦ Carpal Tunnel
✦ Back Pain
✦ Rotator Cuff Tear
✦ Stroke
✦ Spinal Cord Injury
✦ Parkinson’s Disease
✦ Multiple Sclerosis
✦ Vestibular Dysfunction
✦ Traumatic Brain Injury
✦ Concussion
✦ Tennis Elbow
✦ Urinary Incontinence
✦ And more

Treatments may include:
✦ Exercise
✦ Balance Training
✦ Traction
✦ Mobilization
✦ Manual Therapy
✦ Electrotherapy
✦ Vestibular Training
✦ Motor Learning and Development
✦ Assistive Device Training

It is important to remember that every person is unique and therefore, will require a unique treatment plan to manage their condition. We strongly do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Details about what would be recommended for you will be determined after a thorough evaluation.