What is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is a healthcare profession focused on improving movement, function, and quality of life through targeted exercises, other modalities and education. It is used to treat injuries, chronic conditions, post-surgical recovery, neurological disorders, and mobility limitations.

Assessing Patient Movement

Physical therapists assess a patient’s movement patterns, strength, flexibility, balance, and pain levels to develop individualized treatment plans. These may include exercises, manual therapy, modalities like heat or electrical stimulation, and lifestyle modifications. The goal is to reduce pain, restore function, prevent disability, and promote overall well-being.

How PT Is Used

PT is commonly used in orthopedic, neurological, and post-operative rehabilitation, as well as for injury prevention and chronic pain management.

Conditions We Support

Musculoskeletal Conditions

  • Back and neck pain
  • Joint pain
  • Sports injuries (e.g., sprains, strains)
  • Fractures and post-surgical rehabilitation (e.g., knee or hip replacement)
  • Tendonitis and repetitive strain injuries (e.g., rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow)

Neurological Conditions

  • Stroke recovery
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Balance and coordination disorders

Vestibular and Balance Disorders

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) (In Person Only)
  • Dizziness and vestibular dysfunction

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

  • Joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder)
  • Ligament and tendon repairs (ACL, rotator cuff)
  • Spinal surgeries (e.g., laminectomy, fusion)

Cardiopulmonary Conditions

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Post-cardiac surgery rehabilitation
  • Deconditioning due to prolonged illness

Cognition

  • Montreal Cognitive Assessments (MoCA)
    (In Person only)