What is physical therapy?

Physical therapy can help patients recover quickly and safely, and it can save patients money due to decreased overall healthcare costs.

• Pelvic floor, vestibular, orthopedic problems
• Plantar fasciitis
• Rehabilitation
• Back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, leg, knee, hip, ankle, and foot pain
• Radiculopathy, sciatica, herniated disc, numbness and tingling in the upper and lower extremities, bell’s palsy, post-stroke recovery, Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Post-surgical treatment of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, back, knees, hips, legs, and feet
• Muscle strain/ joint sprains and other sports injuries
• Post-surgical care (after total knee or hip replacement, shoulder repair, etc.)
• Neck and back stiffness, scoliosis
• Muscle/joint pain
• Muscle soreness/weakness
• Tendinitis/ tendinosis
• Rotator cuff tear, meniscus tear recovery after rotator cuff/meniscus repair
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Herniated discs, sciatica, and more

At ACA, typically, a session will last for 45-60 minutes. The doctors and physical therapists will make a customized treatment plan for the patients, and the session numbers will depend on the patients’ situation.

Several authoritative studies show that physical therapy effectively treats different conditions, such as reducing pain and improving the motion of the joint. High-quality physical therapy works better than anything else for all types of musculoskeletal pain in the long term.