Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy services offered in East Point, GA

If you or your child struggles with ongoing pain, an injury, a debilitating disease, or developmental delays, see the experts at PT Works in East Point, Georgia. Teresa Bristol, PT, Cert DN, DPT, and her highly trained team offer physical therapy for babies, children, teenagers, and adults of all ages. Call the office to schedule an evaluation, or book one online today.

Physical Therapy Q&A

What is physical therapy?

Physical therapy is a holistic, pain-reducing treatment that improves strength, flexibility, structure, and musculoskeletal function without invasive treatments. The PT Works team has many years of experience. They’re highly trained in treating various orthopedic, pediatric, and neurological conditions.

What are the advantages of physical therapy?

The advantage of choosing physical therapy at PT Works include:

Improved strength
Increased flexibility
Better range of motion
Less pain
Improved coordination
Increase endurance
Easier mobility
Better quality of life

Physical therapy makes it easier to complete typical activities of daily living. It can help you recover faster after an injury and sometimes avoid the need for surgery or pain medicine.

What is physical therapy used for?

Physical therapy is used to treat:

Arthritis
Scoliosis
Sports injuries
Cerebral palsy
Neck pain
Back pain
Joint discomfort
Sensory integration problems
Torticollis
Developmental delays
Stroke
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Headaches
Plantar fasciitis
Tennis elbow
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction

Vertigo
Parkinson’s disease
Traumatic brain injury
Spinal cord injury
Progressive neurological conditions
Spasticity/tone
Polyneuropathies
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Ataxia
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

You might need physical therapy to assist in treating more than one medical concern. Your PT Works specialist tailors each treatment to your needs to ensure exceptional results.

What should I expect during physical therapy sessions?

During physical therapy sessions at PT Works, a highly trained specialist helps you complete condition-specific exercises and stretches. The practice offers:

Canalith repositioning maneuvers (to treat vertigo)
Oculomotor exercises (to strengthen eye muscles)
Gaze stabilization exercises (another vertigo treatment)
Habituation exercises (to compensate for a damaged inner ear)
Balance training
Gait training (to teach you to walk differently)
Strength exercises
Flexibility exercises
Dry needling
Spinal manipulation
Massage

The team reviews your medical history and symptoms to determine which treatments are best. They complete a physical exam and could order nerve testing, balance testing, bloodwork, imaging procedures, or additional tests as needed.

How often do I need physical therapy?

Depending on your needs, you’ll meet with your PT Works specialist several times weekly, at least initially, to reap the most benefits from physical therapy. They’ll tell you when to schedule your next session and show you activities to complete at home between treatments.

Schedule your physical therapy sessions at PT Works by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

Services

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Neurological Physical Therapy

Orthopedic Physical Therapy