Conditions We Treat

HEAD/
NECK

SHOULDER

THORACIC
SPINE

LUMBAR/
CORE

ELBOW

WRIST/
HAND

HIP/
KNEE

FOOT/
ANKLE

Head/Neck

  • Physical therapy for headaches typically involves a combination of techniques to address the underlying musculoskeletal issues that may contribute to headache pain. Treatments often include: manual therapy, dry needling, postural training, strength training, stretching/mobility, and/or education and lifestyle changes.

  • Physical therapy for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders focuses on alleviating pain, improving joint function especially in upper cervical region, and addressing muscle imbalances. Treatment often includes: manual therapy, dry needling, specific jaw and neck exercises, postural training, neck and jaw mobilization, education.

  • Physical therapy for concussion focuses on managing symptoms and facilitating a safe and effective recovery and return to sport. Treatment typically involves: balance training, vestibular rehab, upper cervical treatment, strength training, sensory integration, cognitive training, education, and a gradual return to sport with management of symptoms.

  • Physical therapy for whiplash focuses on relieving pain, restoring function, and preventing long-term complications following a sudden neck injury. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, pain management, education, and postural training.

  • Physical therapy for cervical radiculopathy aims to alleviate pain, reduce nerve compression, and restore function. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, nerve glides, postural training, education, and reducing compensations that arise from pain and nerve related pain.

  • The goal of physical therapy for TOS is to reduce pain, enhance mobility, and improve overall function by addressing the factors contributing to the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the thoracic outlet. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, nerve glides, postural training, education, and reducing compensations that arise from pain and nerve related pain.

  • Physical therapy for first rib dysfunction aims to alleviate pain, improve rib mobility, and restore proper function. Treatment typically involves: manual therapy, strength training, and postural training.

Thoracic Spine

  • Physical therapy for improving thoracic mobility focuses on enhancing the movement and flexibility of the thoracic spine to reduce pain and improve overall function. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, mobility exercises, strength training, stability training, postural training, and education

  • Physical therapy for rib dysfunction focuses on relieving pain, improving rib mobility, and restoring normal function of the rib cage. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, mobility training, strength training, and breathing exercises.

  • Physical therapy for thoracic muscle pain aims to alleviate discomfort, restore function, and improve muscle balance in the thoracic region. Treatment typically involves: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility training, postural training.

Shoulder

  • Physical therapy for shoulder impingement pain focuses on reducing pain, improving shoulder function, and correcting any underlying issues that contribute to the condition. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, mobility training, strength training, postural training, and modifying training or sport to keep the athlete involved but not creating further damage.

  • Physical therapy for scapular dyskinesis focuses on correcting abnormal scapular movement patterns and improving shoulder function. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and postural training.

  • The goal of physical therapy for labral injury is to alleviate pain, restore shoulder function, and enhance strength and stability around the joint, facilitating a better recovery from a labrum tear and potentially avoiding surgery. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, stability work, and any necessary modification to throwing mechanics or sport specific tasks.

  • The goal of physical therapy for rotator cuff injury is to reduce pain, improve shoulder strength and mobility, and support overall functional recovery while minimizing the risk of further damage or the need for surgical intervention. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, stability work, and any necessary modification to throwing mechanics or sport specific tasks.

  • The goal of physical therapy for dislocations is to manage pain, restore shoulder function, strengthen the surrounding muscles, and educate on prevention techniques to reduce the risk of recurrence. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and stability work.

  • The goal of physical therapy for biceps tendinitis/tendinopathy is to manage pain, restore shoulder function, and strengthen the surrounding muscles to support recovery from biceps tendinitis and prevent future issues. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and stability work.

  • Physical therapy for shoulder arthritis aims to manage pain, improve joint function, and enhance overall shoulder mobility. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and stability work.

  • Physical therapy for an acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury focuses on reducing pain, restoring function, and supporting recovery. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and stability work.

  • Overall, physical therapy aims to facilitate a successful recovery, restore shoulder function, and enhance overall quality of life by addressing the needs of the newly replaced shoulder joint. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, stability work, and a gradual return to sport and exercise.

  • Physical therapy for adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, focuses on alleviating pain, improving shoulder mobility, and restoring function. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, and mobility / stretching.

Elbow

  • Physical therapy for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis / epicondylalgia) focuses on relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and restoring function in the elbow. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and stability work.

  • Physical therapy for golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis / epicondylalgia) focuses on relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and restoring function. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and stability work.

  • Physical therapy for distal biceps tendinitis focuses on relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and restoring function in the elbow and forearm. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, and mobility / stretching.

  • Physical therapy for distal triceps tendinitis focuses on alleviating pain, reducing inflammation, and restoring function in the elbow and upper arm. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, and mobility / stretching.

  • Physical therapy for an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear focuses on managing pain, restoring function, and improving strength in the elbow. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and identifying any mechanical or technique errors that may be adding stress to the medial elbow often seen in throwers and lifters.

  • Physical therapy for elbow instability focuses on managing symptoms, enhancing joint stability, and improving function. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and stability work.

Wrist/Hand

  • Physical therapy for a wrist sprain aims to reduce pain, promote healing, and restore function to the affected wrist. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and stability work.

  • Physical therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome focuses on relieving symptoms, improving wrist function, and reducing pressure on the median nerve. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, nerve glides, and stability work.

  • Physical therapy for a scaphoid / lunate injury focuses on managing symptoms, supporting healing, and restoring wrist function after immobilization. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and stability work.

  • Physical therapy for a triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear aims to alleviate pain, restore wrist function, and support healing. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, and stability work.

  • Physical therapy for wrist instability focuses on alleviating pain, enhancing joint stability, and improving wrist function. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, and stability work.

Lumbar/Core

  • Physical therapy for lumbar radiculopathy focuses on alleviating pain, reducing nerve compression, and improving functional mobility. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, nerve glides, stability work, deep core training, and gradual return to regular activities.

  • Physical therapy for lumbar hypomobility focuses on improving spinal flexibility, reducing pain, and restoring functional movement. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility / stretching, deep core training, and lumbopelvic mobility.

  • Physical therapy for lumbar instability focuses on stabilizing the spine, reducing pain, and improving functional movement. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, nerve glides, stability work, deep core training, and gradual return to regular activities.

  • Physical therapy for lumbar muscle strain focuses on alleviating pain, reducing muscle tension, and promoting healing and recovery. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, deep core training, and correction of lifting techniques that may have attributed to strain.

  • Physical therapy for lumbar spondylolisthesis focuses on relieving pain, improving spinal stability, and restoring functional mobility. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, nerve glides, stability work, deep core training, and gradual return to regular activities / sport.

  • Physical therapy following lumbar surgery focuses on promoting healing, restoring function, and improving spinal stability. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, nerve glides, stability work, deep core training, and gradual return to regular activities / sport.

  • Physical therapy for core muscle injury, abdominal surgery, and postpartum focuses on reducing pain, restoring strength, and improving functional movement. Treatment typically includes: strength training, stability work, deep core training, and gradual return to regular activities / sport.

Hip

  • Physical therapy for a gluteus medius/minimus tear focuses on alleviating pain, restoring muscle function, and enhancing hip stability. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, and mobility training.

  • Physical therapy for hip arthritis aims to alleviate pain, improve joint function, and enhance overall mobility. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, and mobility training.

  • Physical therapy for iliotibial (IT) band pain focuses on relieving symptoms, addressing the underlying causes of the condition, and improving function. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, and mobility training.

  • Physical therapy for hip muscular pain focuses on reducing discomfort, improving muscle function, and enhancing overall hip mobility. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, and mobility training.

  • Physical therapy for sacroiliac (SI) joint pain aims to reduce discomfort, improve joint function, and enhance overall stability. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, and mobility training.

  • Physical therapy for sciatic pain focuses on relieving discomfort, improving mobility, and addressing the underlying causes of sciatica. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work nerve glides, and mobility training.

  • Physical therapy for core muscle injury, abdominal surgery, and postpartum focuses on reducing pain, restoring strength, and improving functional movement. Treatment typically includes: strength training, stability work, deep core training, and gradual return to regular activities / sport.

Knee

  • The goal of physical therapy is to enhance knee stability, reduce pain, and improve overall joint function by addressing muscle imbalances, promoting proper mechanics, and supporting the knee's structural integrity. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, and gradual return to regular activities / sport.

  • The goal of ACL prehab is to optimize knee function before surgery, enhance muscle strength and stability, and prepare the knee for a smoother and more effective postoperative recovery. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, and stability work.

  • Physical therapy for ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury focuses on rehabilitation to restore function, strengthen the knee, support recovery after either surgery or conservative management, and facilitate return to sport / previous activities. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, sport specific drills, and gradual return to regular activities / sport.

  • Physical therapy for iliotibial (IT) band pain focuses on relieving symptoms, addressing the underlying causes of the condition, and improving function. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, and mobility training.

  • The goal of physical therapy is to manage pain, restore muscle function, and enhance overall mobility by addressing muscle imbalances, improving flexibility and strength, and promoting proper body mechanics. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, and return to sport.

  • The goal of physical therapy for hamstring tendinitis is to manage pain, restore muscle function, and enhance flexibility and strength by addressing muscle imbalances and promoting proper movement mechanics. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, sprint work, and return to sport.

  • The goal of physical therapy for patellar tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee) is to manage pain, promote tendon healing, and restore strength and function by addressing muscle imbalances, improving flexibility, and supporting proper movement mechanics. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, sprint work, and return to sport.

  • The goal of physical therapy for a quadriceps tendon tear is to manage pain, restore muscle function, and enhance overall knee stability and mobility through targeted exercises, manual therapy, and proper movement education. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, plyometrics, and return to sport.

  • The goal of physical therapy for a meniscus injury is to manage pain, restore knee function, and enhance overall stability by addressing muscle imbalances, improving flexibility, and promoting proper movement mechanics. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, plyometrics, and return to sport.

  • Physical therapy for runner's knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) focuses on alleviating pain, improving knee function, and addressing the underlying causes of the condition. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, plyometrics, and return to sport.

  • The goal of physical therapy for a calf strain is to manage pain, restore muscle function, and enhance overall mobility by addressing muscle imbalances, improving flexibility, and promoting proper movement patterns. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, plyometrics, and return to sport.

Foot/Ankle

  • Physical therapy for an ankle sprain focuses on reducing pain, promoting healing, and restoring strength and function. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, plyometrics, and return to sport.

  • Physical therapy for posterior tibialis dysfunction focuses on alleviating pain, improving muscle function, and restoring stability and mobility to the foot and ankle. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, and return to sport.

  • Physical therapy for improving ankle mobility focuses on enhancing joint flexibility, reducing stiffness, and restoring functional movement. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, and return to sport.

  • The goal of physical therapy for plantar fasciitis is to manage pain, improve flexibility and strength, and restore function to the foot by addressing muscle imbalances, enhancing support, and promoting proper movement mechanics. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, and return to sport.

  • The goal of physical therapy for a foot stress fracture is to manage pain, promote healing, and restore function by addressing muscle imbalances, improving flexibility and strength, and promoting safe movement and activity patterns. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, and return to sport.

  • Physical therapy for shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) focuses on alleviating pain, reducing inflammation, and addressing the underlying causes to restore function and prevent recurrence. Treatment typically includes: manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, stability work, mobility training, and return to sport.

  • Physical therapy for first rib dysfunction aims to alleviate pain, improve rib mobility, and restore proper function. Treatment typically involves: manual therapy, strength training, and postural training.