orthopedic
Services
Physical therapy is best known for our ability to help people recover more quickly from orthopedic injuries so you can get back to life faster. Medicine may add days to your life, but physical therapy adds life to your days.
Conditions Treated
There are several conditions specific to each body region discussed in further detail below. ​General types of injuries addressed include:
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Muscle strains and tears
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Tendonitis
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Ligament sprains and tears
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Recovery after fractures
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Joint replacements
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Post-operative rehabilitation
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Osteoarthritis
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Nerve entrapments/injuries
Lumbar & Thoracic Spine Pain
Lower and mid back pain can really limit your quality of life. Physical therapy can help with:
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Sciatica
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Scoliosis
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Osteoporosis
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Rib dislocations
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Muscle strains
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Herniated discs
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Radicular pain in the trunk or legs
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Whiplash
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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
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Spinal Stenosis
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Spondylosis
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Arthritis
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Post surgical recovery
Shoulder pain
Trying to do daily tasks like work or even sleep with painful shoulders is difficult. Physical therapy can help with:
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Rotator cuff problems
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Shoulder impingement
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Labral tears
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Brachial plexus injuries
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Dislocations
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AC joint sprains
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Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
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Arthritis
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Recovery after surgery or joint replacements
Hip & Knee Pain
It's hard to live life to the fullest when your hips or knees hurt with walking, running, jumping or stairs. Physical therapy can help with:
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Pre/post-surgical rehabilitation
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Arthritis
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Patellofemoral disorders
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Patellar dislocations
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Ligament sprains/tears (ACL, PCL, LCL or MCL)
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Meniscus injuries
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Osgood-Schlatter
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Baker's cyst pain
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IT Band syndrome
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Bursitis
What to Expect
Your physical therapist will take time to listen to your concerns, ask questions about your condition and understand your personal goals. Next, they will take you through a series of movements and tests to assess the function of your muscles, ligaments, joints and other tissues to assess their impact on your condition. Then, your therapist will work with you to develop a treatment plan that may include exercises, manual therapy treatments, education and other strategies to improve your symptoms and functional limitations.​
Neck & Jaw Pain
Pain in your neck and jaw can make it hard to eat or even think. Physical therapy can help with:
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Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD/TMJ)
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Jaw locking and clicking
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Jaw clenching and grinding
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Cervicogenic Headaches
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Muscle strains
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Herniated discs
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Radicular pain in the arms
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Whiplash
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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
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Spinal Stenosis
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Spondylosis
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Arthritis
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Post surgical recovery
Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain
Our wrists and hands are key to navigating the world. Physical therapy can help with:
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Fracture recovery
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Joint dislocation recovery
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Biceps injuries
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Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
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Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
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Pronator teres syndrome
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TFCC Injuries
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Carpal tunnel
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DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis
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Trigger finger
Lower Leg, Foot & Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain can make standing and walking difficult. Physical therapy can improve:
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Shin Splints
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Achilles tendonitis
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Ankle sprains
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Plantar fasciitis
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Posterior tibial tendonitis
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome
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Sever's disease
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Morton's neuroma
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Fracture recovery
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