Outpatient physical therapy may help you improve or restore mobility, regain functional ability, and help you reduce pain. In some cases, it can serve as an alternative to surgery and/or pain medication.

Common conditions that may be treated with physical therapy include, but are not limited to:

• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Knee pain
• Osteoporosis
• Overuse injuries
• Shoulder pain
• Stroke
• Sprains, strains, and fractures

Your Plan of Care

Your physical therapist will examine you and develop a plan of care that includes treatment techniques and exercises. He or she can also help you avoid future loss of function by developing a fitness- and wellness-oriented program tailored to your specific needs.

Specific treatment options may include:

• Soft-tissue mobilization
• Therapeutic exercise
• Sport-specific training
• Ultrasound
• Electrical stimulation
• Traction
• Return-to-work activities
• Manual therapy