When Is Physical Therapy Used?
The more you understand your body and how it functions, the better equipped you'll be at taking care of yourself to achieve optimal health. Our team of physical therapists empower patients to take charge of your own health and future, educating you about your condition to decrease your need for future care. We've included the Patient Education section on our website to provide you with valuable, practical wellness information which you can incorporate into your lifestyle to improve the quality of your life. We hope you will turn to these pages whenever you have a question about health related issues and urge you to contact our practice.
Physical therapy is used as part of the treatment plan for a wide variety of injuries, conditions or diseases, such as bone fractures or arthritis. Following are the most common health problems that can be treated, in part, via physical therapy:
Orthopedic Conditions
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Back Problems/Injuries
- Arthritis
- Disc Injuries
- Rib Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Spondyloysis/Spondyosthesis
- Sciatica
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Elbow Problems/Injuries
- Bursitis
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Forearm Injuries
- Fractures & Dislocations
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
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Fingers, Hands & Wrist Problems/Injuries
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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DeQuervain Tenosynovitis
- Fractures & Dislocations
- Ligament Injuries
- Mallet Finger
- Tendon Injuries
- Trigger Finger
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Foot & Ankle Problems/Injuries
- Arthritis
- Achilles Rupture
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Ankle Sprain/Strain
- Drop Foot
- Fractures & Dislocations
- Morton Neuroma
- Plantar Fasciitis
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Hip Problems/Injuries
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Iliotibial Band Injuries
- Illiopsoas Strain
- Fractures
- Labral Tear
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Knee Problems/Injuries
- Arthritis
- Baker's Cyst
- Bursitis
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Ligament Injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL)
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Patellarfemoral Syndrome
- Hamstring Tear/Strain
- Calf Strain
- Meniscus Injury
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Neck Problems/Injuries
- Arthritis
- Cervical Spinal Fusion
- Disc Injuries
- Muscle Strain
- Spondolysis
- Spondolysthesis
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Shoulder Problems/Injuries
- Anterior Dislocation
- Bicepital Injuries
- Bursitis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- SLAP Lesion
- Tendinitis
Neurologic Problems/Injuries
- Fibromyalgia
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Stroke
Cardiopulmonary
- Respiratory Conditions
- Neurological Breathing Conditions