Physical Therapy

We treat chronic pain using evidence-based techniques tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Our goal is to reduce pain, restore movement, and improve overall function – without reliance on medication or invasive procedures. Treatment plans may include:

• Manual therapy – hands-on techniques to mobilize joints and soft tissues

• Therapeutic exercise – targeted strengthening and stretching programs

• Neuromuscular re-education – to improve movement patterns and body mechanics

• Postural training and ergonomic education – to prevent strain and reinjury

• Pain neuroscience education – to help patients understand and manage chronic pain

• Modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, or heat/cold therapy

• Balance and stability training – particularly for patients with chronic low back or joint pain

By addressing both the physical and functional aspects of chronic pain, our experienced team helps patients achieve long-term relief and return to a more active, independent lifestyle.

We provide comprehensive care for joint injuries and dysfunction to help restore pain-free movement and improve joint stability. Using evidence-based approaches, our therapists develop individualized treatment plans to address a variety of joint issues – whether from trauma, overuse, arthritis, or post-surgical recovery. Treatment may include:

• Manual therapy such as joint mobilizations and soft tissue techniques to improve range of motion

• Therapeutic exercises focused on strengthening muscles around the joint to enhance support and function

• Neuromuscular re-education to restore proper movement patterns and coordination

• Proprioceptive training to improve joint awareness and prevent reinjury

• Pain management techniques including modalities like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, or cold/heat therapy

• Education on activity modification and joint protection strategies to support long-term joint health

• Functional training to safely return patients to daily activities and sports

Our goal is to reduce pain, restore joint function, and help patients regain confidence in their movement for an improved quality of life.

Sports injuries refer to injuries that occur during athletic activities or exercise, affecting muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, or joints. These injuries can range from acute trauma like sprains, strains, fractures, and dislocations, to overuse injuries such as tendinitis, stress fractures, and bursitis. Sports injuries may cause pain, swelling, decreased mobility, and reduced athletic performance.

Common Types of Sports Injuries:

• Sprains: Stretching or tearing of ligaments

• Strains: Overstretching or tearing of muscles or tendons

• Tendonitis: Inflammation of tendons due to repetitive use

• Fractures: Broken bones caused by trauma or overuse

• Dislocations: Bones forced out of their normal position

• Contusions: Bruises caused by a direct blow

• Overuse injuries: Injuries from repetitive stress without adequate recovery

Car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor bruises and strains to more serious trauma. Common injuries include:

• Whiplash: Sudden neck movement causing ligament, muscle, and soft tissue damage

• Sprains and strains: Overstretching or tearing of muscles, ligaments, or tendons

• Fractures: Broken bones from impact or sudden force

• Concussions and head injuries

• Back injuries: Including herniated discs, spinal cord injuries, and muscle spasms

• Joint injuries: Dislocations or damage to shoulders, knees, hips, or other joints

• Soft tissue injuries: Bruising, swelling, and muscle stiffness

Physical Therapy Treatment for Car Accident Injuries

Physical therapy is a key component in the recovery process after car accidents. Treatment focuses on reducing pain, restoring movement, and improving function to help patients return to their daily lives. Common physical therapy interventions include:

• Pain management: Using modalities like ice, heat, electrical stimulation, or ultrasound

• Manual therapy: Joint mobilizations and soft tissue mobilization to reduce stiffness and promote healing

• Therapeutic exercises: Customized programs to restore strength, flexibility, and endurance

• Postural and ergonomic training: To prevent further injury and improve body mechanics

• Neuromuscular re-education: To retrain proper movement patterns affected by injury

• Balance and coordination training: Particularly important if neurological involvement or dizziness is present

• Education and self-management strategies: Empowering patients to manage symptoms and prevent future issues

Through individualized care, physical therapists help patients recover safely and efficiently, minimizing long-term disability and improving quality of life after a car accident.

We specialize in prosthetic gait training to help individuals adapt to and optimize walking with a prosthesis. Our experienced therapists use evidence-based techniques to develop personalized rehabilitation plans that focus on improving balance, coordination, strength, and overall mobility following limb loss. Treatment may include:

• Prosthetic fitting and alignment training to ensure comfort, stability, and proper function

• Balance and weight-shifting exercises to improve confidence and control while using the prosthesis

• Strengthening programs targeting residual limb muscles and core stability

• Neuromuscular re-education to retrain movement patterns for efficient and safe walking

• Functional gait drills on various surfaces and terrains to enhance adaptability

• Training with assistive devices as needed during the transition period

• Energy conservation techniques to improve endurance and reduce fatigue

Our goal is to empower patients to walk with greater independence and confidence, enabling them to return to their daily activities and improve their overall quality of life.

We provide specialized neurological therapy to support individuals recovering from stroke (CVA) and other neurological conditions. Our evidence-based treatment plans are tailored to address the unique challenges of neurological impairments, with a focus on improving motor control, balance, coordination, and overall function. Treatment may include:

• Task-specific training to promote relearning of daily activities

• Balance and postural control exercises to reduce fall risk

• Strengthening and flexibility programs targeting affected muscle groups

• Gait training, including the use of assistive devices or orthotics, to improve safe and efficient walking

• Neuromuscular re-education to enhance motor recovery and coordination

• Constraint-induced movement therapy to improve use of the affected limb

• Functional electrical stimulation (FES) to activate weakened muscles

• Cognitive and sensory integration techniques to support overall rehabilitation

Our compassionate team works closely with patients and their families to promote independence, improve quality of life, and facilitate the best possible recovery outcomes.

Joint Mobilization is a skilled manual therapy technique used by physical therapists to improve joint function, reduce pain, and increase range of motion. It involves the therapist applying gentle, controlled movements to the joint surfaces to restore normal mobility and alignment.

This technique can help:

• Decrease stiffness and improve flexibility in restricted joints

• Reduce pain by stimulating joint receptors and decreasing muscle guarding

• Enhance joint lubrication and nutrition

• Promote healing by improving circulation and tissue health

Joint mobilization is often used to treat conditions such as arthritis, joint injuries, post-surgical stiffness, and chronic joint dysfunction. It is typically combined with therapeutic exercises and other treatments to maximize recovery.

Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) is a hands-on manual therapy technique used by physical therapists to treat muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). Through specific, targeted pressure and movements, STM helps to:

• Reduce muscle tension and spasms

• Break down scar tissue and adhesions

• Improve blood flow and promote healing

• Increase tissue flexibility and range of motion

• Decrease pain and discomfort

Soft Tissue Mobilization is commonly used to address issues such as muscle strains, repetitive stress injuries, post-surgical adhesions, and chronic soft tissue dysfunction. It is often combined with other therapeutic exercises and modalities to enhance recovery and restore normal function.

Progressive Resistance Training is a therapeutic exercise approach that involves gradually increasing the amount of resistance or load placed on muscles to build strength, endurance, and functional capacity. By systematically challenging the muscles over time, this method helps:

• Improve muscle strength and power

• Enhance joint stability and support

• Promote better movement control and coordination

• Prevent injury by addressing muscle imbalances

• Support rehabilitation from injuries or surgeries

Progressive resistance can be performed using various tools such as weights, resistance bands, body weight, or specialized equipment. Physical therapists design individualized programs that safely increase resistance based on the patient’s goals and recovery stage, ensuring steady progress without overloading the tissues.