Physical Therapy
Whether you’ve experienced an injury, illness, or disabling condition, research shows the sooner you begin rehabilitation, the better your recovery will be. Mary Free Bed offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation to help you recover safely and quickly. Our physical therapy services aim to help you regain function and enjoy life.
Understanding Physical Therapy
Physical therapy encompasses a variety of treatments designed to improve mobility, strength, and function. The main types of therapy offered include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Recreational Therapy (including music therapy), and Speech-Language Pathology. Each serves a specific purpose but shares the common goal of helping you get better.
Patients eligible for physical therapy often face conditions such as:
- Injuries to muscles, joints, tendons, nerves, bones, and spinal discs
- Chronic pain conditions like fatigue, fibromyalgia, and migraines
- Sports-related injuries and rehabilitation needs
Who is Eligible?
Inpatient physical therapy is ideal for those recovering from complex illnesses and injuries, focusing on improving mobility to transition safely to outpatient rehabilitation or return home.
Outpatient physical therapy is available for individuals who have completed an inpatient program or need rehabilitation for conditions such as:
- Stroke
- Brain injury
- Cancer treatment
- Spinal cord injury
- Concussion and vestibular issues
- Amputation, including prosthetic training
- Debility after prolonged hospitalization
- Other neurologic conditions
- Musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions like ankle, foot, back, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ligament, tendon injuries, and more
Mary Free Bed offers outpatient physical therapy for a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, including:
- Athletic and sports injuries
- Ankle or foot pain and injuries
- Back pain and injuries
- Chronic pain
- Deconditioning
- Elbow, wrist or hand pain and injuries
- Hip or knee pain and injuries
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Pelvic health issues
- Shoulder pain and injuries
- TMJ
- Total joint replacements and post-orthopedic surgery rehabilitation
Outpatient physical therapy is offered at locations throughout the state.
Get the support you need to feel your best. Whether it’s temporary symptoms or long-lasting discomfort, we’re here to help you regain or maintain your independence and freedom.
What hurts? View common aches, pains and strains >
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Back Back Pain
Symptoms- Instability
- Muscle spasms
- Numbness
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Tingling
- Weakness
Conditions + Diagnoses- Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Fractures
- Ligament injuries
- Osteoporosis
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sprains or strains
- Surgery
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Elbow Elbow Pain
Symptoms- Instability
- Numbness
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Tingling
- Weakness
Conditions + Diagnoses- Dislocation
- Fractures
- Golfer's Elbow
- Ligament or tendon injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Surgery
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
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Foot Foot Pain
Symptoms- Instability
- Numbness
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Tingling
- Weakness
Conditions + Diagnoses- Achilles tendonitis/Tibialis Posterior
- Ankle sprain
- Diabetic condtions
- Flat feet
- Fractures
- High arches
- Ligament or tendon injuries
- Morton's neuroma
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sprains or strains
- Surgery
- Tendonitis
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Hand Hand Pain
Symptoms- Instability
- Numbness
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Tingling
- Weakness
Conditions + Diagnoses- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Fractures
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis
- Ligament or tendon injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Osteoarthritis
- Sprain
- Surgery
- Trigger Finger
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Hip Hip Pain
Symptoms- Instability
- Numbness
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Tingling
- Weakness
Conditions + Diagnoses- Bursitis
- Fractures
- Injury/Trauma
- Labral tear
- Ligament or tendon injuries
- Surgery
- Total joint replacement
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Knee Knee Pain
Symptoms- Instability
- Numbness
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Tingling
- Weakness
Conditions + Diagnoses- Arthritis/Cartilage injuries
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Joint replacement
- Ligament or tendon injuries
- Meniscus injuries
- Muscle sprains and strains
- Patellar subluxation/dislocation
- Runner's Knee
- Surgery
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Neck Neck Pain
Symptoms- Instability
- Numbness
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Tingling
- Weakness
Conditions + Diagnoses- Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Disc problems
- Fractures
- Headaches
- Injuries
- Surgery
- Whiplash
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Shoulder Shoulder Pain
Symptoms- Instability
- Numbness
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Tingling
- Weakness
Conditions + Diagnoses- Bone injury
- Dislocation/Subluxation
- Labrum tear
- Ligament or tendon injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Surgery
- Tendonitis
Expert Physical Therapy Services
Physical therapy services include a range of treatments designed to improve your function and mobility. Our physical therapists have extensive training and experience, many holding specialty certifications or additional training in specific diagnoses and treatments, such as:
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist
- Certified Neurologic Specialist
- Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery certification
- LSVT BIG and Loud for Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions
- McKenzie Method for musculoskeletal conditions
- Certified strength and conditioning specialists for sports-related injuries
Importance of Treatment
Physical therapy is crucial for improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing your overall quality of life. Starting rehabilitation early can lead to better outcomes and faster recovery.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Your initial session will include a thorough evaluation and assessment to determine an appropriate plan of care for the most efficient road to recovery. Depending on your condition, your appointment may include functional movement screening, gait assessment, or other tests. Your personalized treatment plan may include:
- Therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, range of motion, and coordination
- Balance and gait training
- Cardiovascular strengthening
- Use of specialized rehabilitation technology
- Manual therapy, including massage and joint mobilization
- Recommendations for home exercises
- Postural guidance
No matter where it hurts, we can help. Mary Free Bed physiatrists specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Our expert teams and therapy environments are equipped with the latest tools and technology to put you on the path to recovery.
Get the support you need to feel your best. Whether it’s temporary symptoms or long-lasting.
Spine Center
Our clinicians are specially trained in conditions that affect the spine. They focus on treatment and prevention of future problems and work with you to maximize function and reduce pain without surgery.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Get expert support in alleviating bone, joint or muscle pain resulting from surgery, injury or another condition.
Chronic Pain
Suffering from chronic pain? Our team has extensive experience treating conditions like fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraines and pain resulting from bone, muscle and tendon conditions.
Sports Rehabilitation
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or weekend warrior, our team can get you back on track safely and effectively after an injury or surgery.
Sports Injuries & Concussion
We treat both adults and kids in our Sports Concussion Program. We’ll get you scheduled quickly, so you’re promptly assessed and treated after a traumatic brain injury.
Pelvic & Abdominal Rehabilitation
Our team specializes in compassionate care, diagnosis, and treatment of abdominal and pelvic pain or dysfunction. We treat men and women of all ages.
Aquatic Therapy
Water buoyancy allows you to handle exercise and fitness with ease. It’s a great therapy option for people with most types of injuries and conditions.
Virtual Physical Therapy
Now it’s easier than ever to get an expert opinion.
We’re here to guide you through therapy while you’re at home. Our goal is to coordinate therapeutic care and resources so you can smoothly — and efficiently – regain or maintain your independence and freedom.
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616.840.8000
800.668.6001