Physical Therapy

Conditions That Can Be Treated with Physical Therapy

A normal response to pain is to avoid using the joint or to compensate with the other side of the body. This prevents the knee from functioning properly. Physical therapy strengthens the muscles around the knee, which improves joint stability and will help the knee move and function properly. Physical therapy can assist with:

• Treating an athletic injury
• Improving function in joints damaged by osteoarthritis
• Strengthening the knee after a strain or sprain
• Recovering from knee surgery
• Optimizing range of motion before knee replacement (to improve outcomes following surgery)

What to Expect During a Physical Therapy Appointment

Physical therapy at Reflex Knee Specialists begins with a comprehensive, evidence-based clinical evaluation. A full-body assessment helps our team identify the root cause of a patient’s knee pain and why other treatments have not helped them get better. Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan, including a home exercise component designed to support ongoing joint health for the long term.

The highly skilled therapists at Reflex Knee Specialists use targeted manual therapy and clearly defined treatment pathways to build up strength and mobility in the patient’s joints or other affected areas. They will also use video-movement analysis to educate the patient and track progress toward their goals. Additionally, patients never have to worry about seeing new providers at each appointment. Patients always work one-on-one with the physical therapist.

Instead of simply treating pain, the physical therapists at Reflex Knee Specialists consider the factors contributing to knee pain. This approach allows for appropriate progress with a patient’s treatment. It also helps at the most important stage of physical therapy — mobility. Patients need to rebuild mobility before they can regain functionality and strength. By gradually building on previous phases of therapy, Reflex Knee Specialists sets the foundation for long-term success.

There is no one-size-fits-all physical therapy plan. Some patients will undergo physical therapy for a few weeks while others will for a few months. A customized therapy plan accounts for several factors, including:

• Severity of the patient’s pain
• Nature of the knee injury or condition
• Patient’s overall health and goals

The team at Reflex Knee Specialists emphasizes learned empowerment, which teaches patients how to manage their condition independently after therapy sessions are complete. Once therapy sessions have ended, a patient will receive a series of exercises and stretches to continue at home to support long-term joint health and function. A home exercise program can also lower the risk of future knee injuries.

An Experienced Clinical Team

The certified physical therapists at Reflex Knee Specialists are committed to helping patients get back in the game and stay active without chronic pain. With years of clinical experience, our team uses best practices to optimize outcomes for patients.

Reflex Knee Specialists does not use physical therapy assistants or aides. Each appointment is a one-on-one session with the patient and their therapist. Furthermore, our physical therapy staff collaborates with the onsite physicians at Reflex Knee Specialists to ensure patients receive coordinated care, from their initial consultation to their final therapy session.

The physical therapists at Reflex Knee Specialists can treat the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal issues, not just knee pain. In addition to knee conditions, they specialize in treating:

• Shoulder and arm issues
• Lower extremity (hip, ankle, and foot) disorders
• Neck, thoracic, and lumbar (lower back) pain