PHYSICAL THERAPY
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
So much of what you enjoy depends on a healthy musculoskeletal system — muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons that work together to let you do the activities you love.
When an injury or illness makes that painful or impossible, Cascade Health is devoted to getting you back to the life you want. Whether that means returning to work after recovering from an on-the-job accident or optimizing your performance to run a marathon, our experienced physical therapists provide customized care to get you moving.
About Orthopedic Physical Therapy
About 50% of people will experience a musculoskeletal disorder this year. If you’re one of them, physical therapy is an effective, safe way to improve and maintain your health and function. Orthopedic physical therapists are skilled at diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders using a wide variety of methods. Exercise is particularly important for orthopedic health and will usually be a part of your treatment plan.
What are the Benefits of Orthopedic Physical Therapy?
Like all physical therapy, orthopedic PT is a safe, non-invasive, drug-free treatment that can:
✅ Improve function.
✅ Improve your quality of life.
✅ Maximize your movement.
✅ Prevent injuries.
✅ Reduce the impact of chronic illness.
✅ Build strength.
✅ Decrease pain.
✅ Enhance your physical abilities.
✅ Help you avoid or recover from invasive procedures like surgery.
✅ Improve balance.
Arthritis
Back pain
Bursitis
Chronic pain
Foot and ankle pain and instability
Frozen shoulder
Joint pain
Knee injuries and instability
Neck pain
What Conditions Can Orthopedic Physical Therapy Treat?
Overuse injuries
Plantar Fasciitis
Restricted range of motion
Spinal stenosis
Sports injuries
Tennis elbow
What Treatments are Available?
Our physical therapists have experience and access to many treatments that can benefit you.
Some that they may incorporate into your treatment plan include:
Balance training
Biofeedback
Electrical stimulation/TENS
Ergonomic training
Exercise regimens
Hot and cold therapy
Iontophoresis
Joint mobilization
Laser therapy
Mobilization
Orthotics
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Prosthetic training
Spinal decompression/traction
Splinting and bracing
Taping
Ultrasound
Weight training
Our team of orthopedic physical therapists are dedicated, knowledgeable and caring movement professionals committed to helping you get the results you want with completely individualized care. We start by listening to your history, challenges and wishes to get to know you and not just your condition. We collaborate with you to set goals that will motivate you and guide your treatment, then build a comprehensive program to get you healthy, moving and pain-free.
As you get into your treatment, we track your progress, adjust the mix of treatment strategies as needed and report back to your referring provider. Each step of the way, we follow your lead, making sure you’re happy with your therapy and making changes if you’re not.
Our goal is not just to help you overcome medical challenges, but to empower you as an active participant in your own health so that you can continue maintaining or improving even after your treatment with us is done.
Our OPT Approach
If you are experiencing chronic pain orthopedic therapy may be able to significantly improve your quality of life.
If you’ve been injured (on or off the job), seeing an orthopedic therapist early may be able to help you avoid the need for more intensive medical care — including surgery — later.
If you are planning on surgery, your doctor may refer you to pre-operative conditioning to reduce your recovery time. They will also typically refer you to physical therapy for post-operative rehabilitation to restore function and avoid long-term.
For more information about becoming a patient and what to expect at your first appointment, please visit our patient information page.