Our Services / Physical & Occupational Therapy

What is physical therapy?

Physical therapy at the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County uses advanced stretches and exercises to repair tissue damage, increase strength, and speed up healing to restore musculoskeletal functioning. 

The Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County also offers exceptional occupational therapy in addition to physical therapy services.

What are the benefits of physical therapy?

The advantages of choosing physical therapy at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County include:

• Increased strength
• Improved flexibility
• Less pain
• Faster healing
• Increased range of motion
• Easier mobility
• Better balance
• Improved quality of life

The practice provides a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center with highly trained physical therapists who work closely with physicians to create superior rehabilitation protocols. They use the most modern equipment available to ensure outstanding outcomes.

Who is a candidate for physical therapy?

You can reap phenomenal benefits of physical therapy if you struggle with one or more of the following:

• Sports injury 
• Work-related injury
• Car-accident injury
• Chronic pain
• Repetitive strain injury
• Arthritis
• Other chronic diseases
• Stroke
• Past surgery
• Spinal cord injury
• Fractures
• Strains
• Sprains
• Joint injuries
• Muscular dystrophy
• Cerebral palsy 
• Weakness
• Poor balance

Your specialist customizes physical therapy sessions based on the type of injury or disease you have to ensure exceptional results. 

Is physical therapy right for me?

To determine if you’re a candidate for physical therapy or which therapy sessions are best, the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County team discusses your symptoms and medical history. They examine painful or injured areas of your body and may order blood testing, imaging tests, or additional diagnostic tests before tailoring your treatment plan. 

What should I expect during physical therapy sessions?

During physical therapy sessions at the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, your therapist helps you complete injury-specific exercises and stretches based on your personalized needs. Each session might last 30-60 minutes, sometimes longer. They also show you which activities to complete at home.

How often do I need physical therapy?

The Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County team determines how often you benefit from undergoing physical therapy. You might meet with your physical therapist several times weekly or as needed and complete stretches and exercises independently between in-office sessions.

Call the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County office or use the online booking tab today to schedule a physical therapy evaluation.