Physical Therapy Specialist

What is physical therapy?

Physical therapy works on the muscles, joints, and connective tissues. Some treatments are active, which means you do most of the work. Other forms of physical therapy are passive, where your therapist administers the treatment. Physical therapy is one of the most effective methods of treating musculoskeletal injuries and other disorders.

Regardless of what kind of medical professional you see, the first treatment they’re likely to offer will be physical therapy — unless you need urgent surgery. In many cases, patients recover from their pain and dysfunction without needing any other treatment.

Back To You Osteopractic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation’s dedicated physical therapists provide each patient with personalized treatments based on clinical evidence. Each therapist works alongside you to develop achievable goals and ensure you receive client-centered, individualized care.

Your therapist also gives you all the information you need to understand your condition and self-manage your symptoms.

What conditions can physical therapy treat?

Physical therapy is suitable for most conditions, from back pain to post-surgery rehabilitation. Some common conditions the physical therapists at Back To You Osteopractic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation see regularly include:

• Bulging or herniated discs
• Achilles tendonitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
• Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)
• Rotator cuff injuries
• Muscle strains or tears
• Medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprains
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprains
• Hamstring injuries
• Ankle sprains

Pain and dysfunction could be due to a number of underlying causes. Back To You Osteopractic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation’s experienced physical therapists design your treatment program after assessing your condition and confirming the diagnosis, making sure they consider all probable causes.

What techniques does physical therapy use?

Back To You Osteopractic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation offers a comprehensive range of physical therapies, including:

• Muscle strengthening exercises
• Range of motion exercises
• Balance exercises
• Area-specific exercises
• Dry needling
• Joint mobilization and manipulation
• Craniosacral therapy
• Massage therapy
• Myofascial release
• Spinal traction
• Body tempering
• Spinal manipulation
• Cupping
• Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)

Back To You Osteopractic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation provides patients with everything they need to manage their symptoms, recover properly, and avoid the need for surgery.

Their physical therapists are osteopractors — some of the world’s most highly skilled practitioners who combine osteopathic manual manipulation with physical therapy for optimal results. Patients can also benefit from additional services, such as occupational therapy and functional capacity evaluations.

To find out more about the exceptional physical therapy services available at Back To You Osteopractic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, call the nearest office or book an appointment online today.