Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Orthopaedics is the medical specialty dedicated to preserving and restoring function in the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

Orthopedic physical therapy is the delivery of care for individuals with disorders or dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. Let one of our highly skilled orthopaedic physical therapists help you today.

What conditions can be managed by Orthopedic Physical Therapy?

Orthopedic physical therapists are skilled in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. They are experts in the assessment of movement and movement dysfunctions.

The following health conditions are often managed by the skilled orthopedic physical therapists at Elite Physical Therapy:

Low back and neck pain (Degenerative Disc Disease, Stenosis)
Rotator cuff injuries and other shoulder pathologies
Hip Pain, Labral Pathology
SI Joint Dysfunctions
Osteoarthritis/Rheumatoid Arthritis
Plantar fasciitis, Heel pain
Post-operative rehabilitation from orthopedic surgical procedures
Muscle strains, Trigger Points
Headaches, Jaw Pain
Joint sprains/pain/swelling, including knee and ankle injuries
Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia
Tennis/golfer’s elbow
Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Who benefits from Orthopedics at Elite Physical Therapy?

Orthopedic physical therapy is used to treat both non-surgical and post-surgical patients with the following conditions:

Arthritis
Muscle weakness and imbalance
Spinal and other joint alignment dysfunction
Post-operative or inflammatory swelling
Post-fractures
Joint and muscle pain
Tendonitis and bursitis

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Frequently Asked Questions

A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:
1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.
If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.
During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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