Services
Phoenix Physical Therapy serves your whole family. Physical Therapists provide services to people throughout the lifespan to help restore and maintain maximum function and minimize pain. Here is a short list of conditions that Physical Therapist may treat:
- Neck and Back pain
- Heel spurs
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Carpal Tunnel
- Reconstructive surgery
- Joint replacements
- Joint Pain
- Sports performance needs
- Balance difficulties and falls
- Headaches
- Rotator Cuff injuries
Also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, the McKenzie Method® is a philosophy of active patient involvement and education for back, neck and extremity problems. The key distinction is its initial assessment component; a safe and reliable means to accurately reach a diagnosis and only then make the appropriate treatment plan. Rarely are expensive tests required, Certified MDT clinicians have a valid indicator to know right away whether and how the method will work for each patient.
Physical therapy treatments are provided in a one-on-one format and may include the use of modalities, manual therapy and exercise. Electric stimulation, ultrasound and hot/cold packs are modalities that help to facilitate initial stages of rehabilitation. Manual physical therapy is skilled passive range of motion such as joint and soft tissue mobilization, nonthrust and thrust manipulation, and stretching to improve joint range of motion and flexibility, reduce pain and improve function. Patients are encouraged to be an active participant in their care.
A home exercise program is assigned to all patients on their first visit and it is updated as treatment is progressed.
