Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Our certified Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants specialize in treating a range of conditions to help patients regain their optimal level of function. Physical Therapists work in all SRMC settings to enhance patient functionality and overall quality of life. Whether it is a new injury, ailment, chronic issue, or post-surgery injury, our Physical Therapists and their assistants will collaborate with each individual to establish a personalized treatment plan to achieve their goals.

We provide close teamwork with all patients, families, and providers to ensure that your transition is as seamless as possible. Our high-quality clinical care includes extended hours and staff with specialized training to help patients receive the best care. We offer one-on-one treatments with patients and therapists to improve outcomes and assist them in returning to activities, work, or sports.

Physical Therapy Providers

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We Have Skilled, Evidence-Based Treatments:

Chronic Pain Specialist (Therapeutic Pain Specialist)

Pain is a normal part of life and a good thing: if you step on a nail or touch a burning stove, you want to know about it! However, sometimes pain can persist long after the tissues have healed. When persistent pain prevents you from doing the things you need and want to do, it can spiral into progressive loss of function and quality of life. Matthew Janssen, our Therapeutic Pain Specialist, has extensive training in and knowledge of pain neuroscience. Through education, he can help you better understand your pain and work with you to develop a plan to get you back to living your life.

Dry Needling

Functional dry needling is a technique performed by skilled physical therapists to treat pain and movement impairments. The physical therapist inserts a "dry" needle (one without medication or injection) into the trigger point areas of the muscle. The needle then causes a local twitch response, which releases tension and provides pain relief to help reduce muscle tension. This technique is used to treat patients with acute, subacute, or chronic conditions and can help speed up the patient's return to active rehab. Consider dry needling for a fast and effective way to relieve pain.

Geriatrics

Geriatric therapy is focused on helping older adults build strength in their bodies, improve balance, and increase their confidence. This specialized therapy will help the elderly maintain their independence for as long as possible, remain physically active, and optimize their physical and psychological well-being. Our team of physical therapists are able to help this population in a variety of ways. We offer recommendations for a more efficient setup at home, a home exercise program to increase strength and balance, fitting for walking devices, and education on how to safely get down on the floor and safely get back up.

Manual Therapies

Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy is a specialized area of physical therapy that involves literal hands-on examination and treatment techniques (a physical therapist will use his or her hands to provide treatment). This hands-on treatment is integrated with exercise, patient education, and other physical therapy modalities to address pain, loss of function, and wellness. Our staff specializes in techniques that can be used to improve range of motion and tissue extensibility, mobilize soft tissue and joints, control pain, reduce soft tissue swelling, inflammation, or restriction, and induce relaxation. Manual therapies include joint mobilizations, cupping, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM).

Orthopedics

Orthopedic treatment is essential following an injury or surgical procedure to effectively manage and address issues related to the musculoskeletal system. Our physical therapists will create a personalized plan suited to help you reach your goals. Our orthopedics team is committed to delivering superior care to our patients by ensuring that the majority of our staff members have obtained their Orthopedic Certified Specialist certification (OCS), a distinction achieved by only 7% of therapists nationwide.

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Physical therapists help children achieve developmental milestones related to gross motor development, such as crawling and walking independently. They may also assist families in selecting suitable mobility and positioning devices, such as wheelchairs, walkers, standers, helmets, and foot orthotics. Physical therapy can address a variety of issues, including the following:

  • Balance deficits
  • Coordination difficulties
  • Gait disturbances and toe walking
  • Postural alignment
  • Rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking delays

Pelvic Health

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy focuses on the prevention and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction to improve patient's well-being and promote an active lifestyle. We have specially trained pelvic floor therapists to help treat a wide variety of conditions. We treat both the male and female pelvic floors and orthopedic conditions related to the pelvic floor. These include but are not limited to the following:

  • Bowel and bladder training
  • Incontinence management
  • Pelvic pain
  • Post pelvic surgery including but not limited to hysterectomy and proctectomy surgeries
  • Pregnancy and postpartum care

Pre-Employment Screening/Business Partnerships

Pre-employment screenings are conducted for potential employees to assist businesses in evaluating potential health or medical concerns that could impact job performance. If you would like a specific functional test done, please call and let us know as we can customize our template.

Sports Medicine

When a player goes down with an injury, it’s all about how we can get them back in the game. With the SRMC Sports Medicine Program, our focus is on providing an accurate diagnosis and making an appropriate referral to assist the athlete in getting the care they need. Our team understands the needs and pace of returning athletes to their peak performance. That is why we offer a team approach that includes the athlete’s medical provider striving to return players back to activities as safely and quickly as possible. Services include the following:

  • Concussion diagnosis, treatment, and return-to-play
  • Free sports injury assessment to determine the extent of care needed
  • In-school follow ups for post-athletic injuries
  • Referrals to providers may be made based on the initial assessment of injury
  • Sporting event coverage and return-to-play decision making

Stroke/Other Neurological Rehabilitation

At SRMC Physical Therapy, our dedicated team works diligently to enhance mobility and functionality for individuals recovering from stroke or other neurological conditions, such as ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy. Our focus is on improving walking capabilities and reducing limitations caused by the stroke. Ultimately, our goal in stroke rehabilitation is to promote greater independence for our patients.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise-based treatment designed to address inner ear issues that may lead to symptoms such as dizziness and balance disturbances. Our skilled vestibular specialist will develop a customized plan tailored to your specific symptoms, utilizing strategic positioning techniques and exercises to enhance your overall well-being.

Wound Care

Wounds come in many forms: surgical or accidental cuts; abrasions; burns; skin tears; diabetic or neuropathic wounds; wounds from excessive swelling in the limbs such as venous stasis ulcers; and more. We can help you determine why you are having the issue,  factors contributing to your healing, and how to best care for and heal your wound. Our staff has received specialized training in wound care, continually remain up to date with current research, and can provide proven evidence-based wound care treatment. We will work with you and your healthcare team to ensure the best care possible, minimizing risks for problems and maximizing your healing potential!