Physical Therapy

Physical therapy involves skilled care to assist individuals to reach maximum function. Physical therapists focus on functional mobility, ambulation, balance, strength, joint mobility and pain. Physical therapists work with clients with musculoskeletal, neurologic, general medical and developmental problems or injuries.

Physical Therapy services often include:

• Bed mobility and transfer training
• Gait training
• Forms of therapeutic exercise included strengthening, stretching, balance activities
• Pain control modalities
• Manual therapy including types of massage, soft-tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, manual traction, etc.
• Management of post surgical conditions
• Fine motor/gross motor coordination and efficiency
• Pediatric care in clinic and schools