Treatments
During your first visit, your physical therapist will evaluate your condition using a series of tests and movement assessments to understand the source of your pain, limitations, or concerns.
Based on this evaluation, your therapist will create a personalized treatment plan designed to reduce pain, improve function, prevent future issues, and help you return to the activities you enjoy.
Below are some of the common treatments provided. Every plan of care is customized, so your treatment may include a combination of techniques tailored specifically to best meet your body’s unique needs and goals.
“reduce pain, improve function, prevent future issues, and help you return to the activities you enjoy.”
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
A hands-on treatment technique that uses specially designed tools to gently glide over the skin and soft tissues. Physical therapists use IASTM to help reduce muscle tightness, break down scar tissue, improve mobility, and promote the body’s natural healing process. This treatment can be beneficial for a variety of conditions involving pain, stiffness, or restricted movement, helping patients move more comfortably and return to their daily activities
Functional Dry Needling
All of our physical therapists have received advanced certifications in function dry needling. This is a skilled treatment performed to reduce pain, improve muscle function, and improve movement. Thin, solid needles are inserted into specific tissues of dysfunction or noted impairments found during the physical exam. This can decrease pain, improve mobility, and support a faster return to daily activities and exercise.
Iontophoresis
A non-invasive treatment that helps deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly to a sore or irritated area using a mild electrical current. The medication is placed on a patch which is then placed on the skin, and the current helps guide it through the skin to the tissues underneath. This treatment helps to reduce inflammation and pain.
Joint Manipulation
Using a quick stretch, controlled movement, the therapist helps improve joint motion, reduce pain, and improve overall mobility. Some patients may hear a popping or cracking sound during the treatment, which is a normal release of gas within the joint.
Joint Mobilization
A hands-on technique used to improve how a joint moves and or to decrease pain. By applying small, controlled movements to a stiff or painful joint, joint mobilizations help decrease pain, increase mobility, and restore normal motion so you can move more comfortably
Kinesiotaping
A therapeutic technique that uses a flexible, lightweight tape applied to the skin to support muscles and joints without limiting movement. Kinesiology tape can help reduce pain, improve circulation, decrease swelling, and provide gentle support during daily activities, exercise, and recovery. Your physical therapist will apply the tape in specific patterns based on your condition and treatment goals.
Myofascial Release (MFR)
Hands-on technique to relieve pain and restore movement. It focuses on relaxing tight or restricted muscles and connective tissue (fascia) by applying slow, sustained pressure. This helps decrease pain, improve flexibility, and allow your body to move more comfortably and naturally.
Lymphedema and Lipidema
Specialized care that helps manage swelling, pain, and movement limitations related to lymph fluid buildup and abnormal fat distribution, most often affecting the arms or legs. Use of gentle hands-on techniques to improve fluid movement, compression therapy (such as bandaging or garments), targeted exercises, and education on skin care and self-management. While these conditions are chronic, physical therapy can reduce discomfort, improve function, and help patients move more comfortably and confidently in daily life.
Strength and Conditioning
Physical Therapy isn’t just for treating pain or injuries. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve endurance, enhance athletic performance, or safely begin a fitness program, our team is here to help. We create individualized exercise programs based on your specific goals, fitness level, and lifestyle. Our physical therapists focus on proper technique, movement quality, and injury prevention to help you exercise safely and effectively. Together, we’ll develop a program that challenges you, supports your goals, and helps you stay active and healthy for the long term.
Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim)
Uses gentle electrical currents delivered to specific tissues or areas. Depending on your specific needs, E-stim can help reduce pain, decrease muscle spasms/tightness, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve muscle function. Most patients experience a mild tingling or muscle-contracting sensation during treatment.
Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
A customized exercise program created by your physical therapist to help improve strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and overall function. These exercises are chosen specifically for your condition and recovery goals to help reduce pain, restore movement, prevent future injury, and keep you active and healthy.
Balance & Gait Training
Helps improve stability, coordination, and the way you walk. Your physical therapist will use specific exercises and movement techniques to help reduce the risk of falls, improve confidence with walking, and make everyday activities safer and easier. This treatment is helpful for people recovering from injury, surgery, dizziness, weakness, or neurological conditions.
Vestibular Treatment
A specialized type of physical therapy that helps reduce dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, and feelings of unsteadiness. Your physical therapist will use specific exercises and movement techniques to improve balance, decrease symptoms, and help your body and brain work together more effectively. This treatment can help you feel more confident and safe during everyday activities.
Myofascial Decompression
Hands-on technique used to reduce pain and improve movement. Special cups are placed on the skin to create light suction, which helps lift and stretch tight muscles and connective tissue. This can improve blood flow, decrease muscle tension, and help your body move more freely.
Free Consults
Our team of physical therapists are here for you. Whether your needs are prevention at the start of a new exercise program or injuries from the “good old” days that are now starting to haunt you, we can address the needs specific to your situation. We are always available for FREE consultations. As an added bonus, CC’s will verify your individual insurance benefits to avoid the guessing game of costs associated with physical therapy.