7 services offered at an orthopedic physical therapy clinic near you

Coping with an orthopedic problem can be extremely difficult, especially if it interferes with your daily life. How do you walk when your leg or foot doesn’t feel right? How do you unload groceries, pick up your child or play with a pet when your shoulder or arm is affected? Can you write, type, prepare food or eat with a painful wrist or hand?

The trouble that these problems can cause makes treating them properly necessary. At KC Rehab, an experienced physical therapist can help you with an orthopedic problem.

What can a KC Rehab physical therapist provide for you?

We offer effective orthopedic physical therapy at multiple locations throughout Kansas City and the surrounding areas. You can rely on one of our local physical therapists for:

1. Physical therapy

As you recover from an injury or treat a condition, physical therapy can give you a boost. It can help you recover more quickly, gain mobility, reduce pain or prepare for a healthier future. You can get treatment for something as common as an ankle fracture or a more complex injury or condition.

Physical therapy might include strengthening, stretching, stabilizing or balancing exercises. A KC Rehab professional can tailor a treatment plan to your unique health, needs and recovery goals.

2. Presurgery rehabilitation

Preparing for surgery for an orthopedic condition? The goal of “pre-hab” physical therapy is to prepare you for an easier recovery. A physical therapist can work with you to improve mobility, stability, strength and overall function ahead of your procedure.

They may also give advice for pain management, navigating your home safely or performing light exercises. 

3. Sports medicine

You may face unique strains and potential injuries as an athlete or performance artist. A physical therapist with experience in sports medicine can provide specialized support. They can treat common sports injuries, like those described in this article.

You might direct physical therapy toward certain goals, like improving performance, preventing injury, increasing mobility or lowering pain levels. You can also rely on your physical therapist if you sustain any sport-related injuries.

4. Industrial rehabilitation

An orthopedic condition or injury can hold you back at work. You can visit a physical therapist for industrial rehabilitation. They can provide an individualized treatment plan, work conditioning or a work hardening program.

They can also conduct an evaluation if you are returning to work or preparing for a new role that requires an evaluation. With a physical therapist’s help, you can get ready for a successful return.

5. Aquatic therapy

Do you have pain or reduced mobility? Is standing or walking for physical therapy exercises challenging? Working through exercises in water may help, as water supports your weight. You can visit a KC Rehab professional for aquatic therapy.

Aquatic therapy is typically more comfortable to participate in than exercises done on land. This is because water provides gentle pressure while it takes weight off of painful areas. Plus, it may enable you to take part in exercises that you wouldn’t be able to use in another setting.

6. Personalized blood flow restriction training

At KC Rehab, we offer specialty services. Personalized blood flow restriction (PBFR) training can be added to standard orthopedic physical therapy. Its primary purpose is to increase strength quickly.

If you participate in PBFR training, a physical therapist will apply a specialized cuff to your affected limb. They will restrict blood flow in a careful, controlled manner while you repeat low-intensity, low-weight exercises.

7. Dry needling

Dry needling is an acupuncture-like treatment intended to reduce pain. A physical therapist can use thin, hollow needles to reach trigger points in soft tissue like muscles or fascia.

This treatment typically causes little to no discomfort. You may feel a twitching sensation as muscles respond. After dry needling, you may notice a reduction in pain and/or increase in mobility.

KC Rehab offers orthopedic physical therapy

At KC Rehab, our physical therapists offer effective orthopedic physical therapy to treat a variety of conditions. If you’re wondering how we can help you, you can talk through your options with a licensed physical therapist. They can:

• Explain which options may be beneficial for you

• Let you know how to prepare for any treatments

• Tell you what to expect during orthopedic physical therapy

• Answer any of your questions about treatment

• Provide additional education about orthopedic physical therapy

For answers to some initial questions, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. We will be happy to answer any additional questions, whether you reach out to us before your appointment or speak with a physical therapist during it. Contact our team today for more information or to schedule an initial appointment.