Why C.H.O.O.S.E. Physical Therapy?

         What makes this practice unique is the level of experience within our staff.  All the "hands on" treatment is carried out by therapists with 27 to 35 years experience. We also have Board Certified Orthopedic Speciaists on staff.

         Our commitment is to provide superior care through the latest and most effective "hands on" techniques. Our emphasis is on education of the patient, so there is an understanding about self-management of the current condition and/or injury.  We will try our best to understand what is important to the patient, and with that in mind, benefits and risks of specific activities and or exercises, will be discussed in order to hasten recovery, prevent relapses and ultimately to maximize the potential for return to enjoyable activities. 
    
Why Choose Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy as a profession involves a comprehensive evaluation to determine the source of pain or dysfunction.     

Therapists are in a unique position to understand the potential causes of pain and dysfunction, through administering treatment and being able to immediately reassess progress.    
      * Treatment is administered through appropriate soft tissue massage, joint mobilization, and neural mobilization techniques.
      * Modalities are used as needed to enhance recovery.
      * Custom designed exercise programs are created for each interval person and condition.
      * Education and instruction for  posture, activities of daily living, joint protection, and injury management. 

    
Physical Therapy is a  profession working closely with others in the medical community, coordinating care with physicians: 
      * We are experts in the study of movement and understanding of how compensation for injury can effect the body as a whole.
          * We are educators and teach self-management through exercise and modification of, as well as promote understanding of posture, movement patterns, joint protection techniques and proper body mechanics for activities of daily living.
     * We are experts in exercise instruction, including stretching, weight lifting and sport specific activities.