If you experience a sports or work-related injury, physical therapy can limit the pain, speed up your body’s healing process, and encourage your mobility. At Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, the experienced orthopaedic experts offer physical therapy to people of all ages. To make an appointment at one of our offices, located in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh or Evansville, Indiana, call the nearest practice location or use the online booking feature today.
Downtown: (812)-437-1432
West: (812)-437-1433
North: (812)-437-1460
Henderson: (812)-437-1434
Progressive Health at Deaconess Gateway: (812)-858-2121
Physical therapy is a type of orthopaedic treatment that combines stretches, strengthening exercises, and manual therapy to relieve pain, improve your quality of life, and help you function better.
In addition, physical therapy provides a safe and effective alternative to surgery. That means you can return to your favorite activities, work, and exercise much quicker.
The expert providers at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, use physical therapy to treat a variety of issues that affect the musculoskeletal system, including:
You might also benefit from physical therapy if you need orthopaedic surgery. Following an operation, physical therapy can speed up your body’s natural healing process and reduce the risk of complications.
At Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, a physical therapy consultation begins with a review of your medical history and a discussion of your symptoms, including when they started, their severity, and if any activities, like going to work, makes them worse.
Your provider also asks questions about your lifestyle, including how well you sleep, if your pain interferes with your ability to work, and if you regularly drink alcohol or smoke.
Next, they conduct a complete physical exam. During the physical, your provider assesses how well you can move around, bend, reach, and grasp. They also observe your gait and posture and have you do a series of easy exercises to check your strength and range of motion.
Your provider might also order X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI to rule out more serious issues, like a fracture, a torn muscle, or a dislocated joint.
After making a diagnosis, your provider develops a physical therapy treatment plan that aligns with your needs.
The providers at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, use various methodologies when developing physical therapy treatment plans. They might recommend:
You might also benefit from using a mobility device like a walker or a cane. Your provider can teach you how to use one and recommend exercises to improve your balance.
To see if you’re a candidate for physical therapy, make an appointment at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, by calling the nearest office or using the online booking feature today.
