Physical therapy is an aspect of the health field that is concerned with maximizing your physical well being and quality of life. Treatments focus on diagnosis and rehabilitation of heath conditions, illnesses and injuries which limit your movement, function and quality of life; physical therapy provides services to develop, maintain and restore your movement, functional capacity and quality of life throughout the life span. Physical therapy treats a variety of diagnoses and ages ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics; and from orthopedics to neurological and many others.

Physical therapy works colaboratively with your doctor, specialists, family, coaches, caregivers and employer to ensure you receive the highest level of care to help you return to full function and the highest quality of life. Your treatment is provided by a licensed physical therapist (PT), who will commonly work with a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA). Your PT will use your medical history, physical findings and special tests to create a personalized plan of care, and identify your full potential for recovery.

The type and number of treatments depends on your diagnosis and condition. Your treatments will consist of education, specific exercises, soft tissue and joint mobilization, home maintance programs and many other interventions.

Physical therapy provides a non-surgical option for your rehabilitation, and often can achieve improvement simply through the appropriate exercises, manual therapy and education.