Orthopedic Physical Therapy

What is orthopedic physical therapy?

Orthopedic physical therapy at PT Works involves activities, stretches, and strengthening exercises that help you recover after an injury or debilitating disease like arthritis. The treatment is a natural, holistic way to regain musculoskeletal function, reduce pain, and restore mobility and range of motion.

The PT Works team is highly trained with many years of experience. They offer advanced technologies and treatments to ensure superior results.

What are the benefits of orthopedic physical therapy?

The advantages of orthopedic physical therapy at PT Works include:

• Faster healing
• Less pain
• Better range of motion
• Reduced stiffness
• Less swelling
• Improved strength and flexibility
• Easier mobility
• Better quality of life

Physical therapy can reduce the need for medication and invasive procedures. It might even help you avoid surgery or recover faster after surgery.

What is orthopedic physical therapy used for?

PT Works uses orthopedic physical therapy to treat:

• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Ankle injuries
• Knee pain
• Shoulder injuries
• Hip pain
• Joint discomfort
• Osteoarthritis
• Other diseases
• Weakness
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Sports injuries

Physical therapy allows you to return to the court, rink, or field as quickly as possible. It improves your gross motor function, strength, flexibility, balance, and range of motion. It also reduces your reinjury risk.

Is orthopedic physical therapy right for me?

The PT Works team determines which form of physical therapy is best for your personal needs. They discuss your symptoms, medical history, medication, lifestyle, and more. Your therapist completes a physical evaluation and might request orders for imaging procedures, bloodwork, or other diagnostic measures before tailoring your treatment plan.

What happens during orthopedic physical therapy sessions?

During orthopedic physical therapy, your therapist helps you complete exercises, stretches, and balance activities that strengthen weak or injured tissues and improve their function. They help you complete in-office treatments and show you activities to do at home between sessions at PT Works. The practice also offers spinal manipulation, dry needling, and electric stimulation.

How often do I need orthopedic physical therapy?

Though every patient has unique needs, attending orthopedic physical therapy sessions several times weekly or as needed until you achieve optimal healing and pain relief is often beneficial. Your PT Works specialist lets you know when to schedule your next treatment.

Call PT Works or use the online booking feature to start taking advantage of orthopedic physical therapy today.