Services

Wadsworth Family Physical Therapy’s staff offer an extensive range of physical therapy services, including the following specialty areas:

Orthopedic Physical Therapy

This area of physical therapy includes rehabilitation for musculoskeletal problems that may be keeping you from working or doing the activities you enjoy. Our facility has therapists that are certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists (OCS) that can treat problems related to the back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, hip, knee, and ankle and foot.  All of our therapists and therapist assistants have strong backgrounds in treatment of orthopedic conditions. Some common musculoskeletal problems our therapists treat include: total joint replacement (hip, knee, and shoulder), other post-operative surgeries such as rotator cuff repair, neck pain, low back pain, shoulder impingement, tennis elbow,  patellofemoral pain syndrome, ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, and a multitude of muscle tendonitis conditions. We also have practitioners trained in dry needling procedures that can be used with certain orthopedic conditions when it can be of benefit.

Our clinic is equipped with bluetooth EMG biofeedback devices. These allow us to monitor muscle activation during a variety of activities and exercises and give the patient immediate feedback in the clinic.

For more information about the orthopedic physical therapy specialty, visit the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy’s website at https://www.orthopt.org/

Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT)

Our staff have a strong background in the McKenzie Method for the treatment of the spine and other major body joints. Some of our therapists are certified McKenzie practitioners (MDT), indicating a vast knowledge and experience with the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. There is an outstanding amount of favorable research indicating the positive effects that MDT has for treating spinal conditions.

Our clinic is also equipped with a McKenzie Repex therapy table. This table moves into both flexion and extension based on patients directional preference. It provides measurable and positive outcomes particularly in the management of acute/chronic low back and leg pain patients

For more information on this method of treatment, visit the McKenzie Institute’s website at https://www.mckenzieinstituteusa.org/method-patients.cfm

Neurologic Physical Therapy

This arena of physical therapy focuses on treatment of a range of neurological conditions and the limitations they have on your daily life. Our facility has therapists that are Neurologic Clinical Specialists (NCS) that have trained extensively to treat effects from a multitude of neurological conditions such as strokes, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and others. Some of our staff are certified in the LSVT BIG method for treating the physical effects of Parkinson’s disease. Our team is well versed in improving the lives of our clients with neurological problems so that you can move more safely and efficiently.

For more information about the neurologic physical therapy specialty, visit the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy’s website at http://www.neuropt.org/

Vestibular & Balance Therapy

The physical therapy team treats many conditions related to the vestibular system (also called the balance system or inner ear system). If you are feeling dizzy, off-balance, or light-headed, this is the therapy you want. The therapists and assistants will work together with you to address a multitude of vestibular conditions including BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, also known as crystals), vestibular loss or vestibular hypofunction, and post-concussion symptoms. We understand that dizziness and balance can effect your life very much and we want to get you both feeling and moving better.

Our clinic is also equipped with a Slip Trainer. It is a safe and effective way of re-training balance and stepping reactions with perturbations. It is an evidence based treatment that has been proven to significantly reduce a patients risk of falls.

For more information about vestibular disorders and vestibular therapy, visit the Vestibular Disorders Association’s website at https://vestibular.org/

Cervicogenic Headaches

Recent research has shown that the neck is a very common source for headaches. Our team is dedicated to helping you find ways to manage your headaches or eliminate them completely. The occurrence of headaches can stem from many different factors, so we will communicate with other medical professionals involved in your care so that you may have the best outcome possible. We also have practitioners trained in dry needling procedures that can be used to treat cervicogenic headaches when it can be of benefit.

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction

Our therapists and assistants have undergone extensive training that is specifically aimed at treating jaw pain. Members of our team have devoted extra time to learn the techniques involved in treating jaw pain, and they can work together with you to diminish the effects that TMJ dysfunction has on your life. We have a pamphlet with more information available at our facility if you are interested in reading more.

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

This area of physical therapy focuses on treating a broad range of symptoms associated with the pelvis. Our pelvic floor therapist will help you tackle issues related to bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. This also includes focus on issues experienced both during and after pregnancy. Our pelvic floor therapist has done extensive training from the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute in order to help both women and men learn to manage these important, and sometimes under-recognized, areas of your life. If you have further questions about these services offered, we have pamphlets and a Frequently Asked Questions sheet in our clinic for your use.

For more information about pelvic floor physical therapy, visit the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute’s website, at https://hermanwallace.com/, or visit the APTA Pelvic Health Section’s website at https://aptapelvichealth.org/

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Our team has practitioners trained to work with babies and young children that may have an array of physical and/or developmental complications. We want to work closely with the kids and parents to make sure your child has the best outcome possible.

Custom Shoe Orthotics

One of our physical therapists is specially trained to fit clients for custom orthotics for those of you that have foot and ankle problems.

Dry Needling

Wadsworth Family Physical Therapy does offer dry needling services as an adjunct to other physical therapy interventions. Dry needling is a safe and effective procedure that has been proven to help treat and manage a variety of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Some insurances still consider this procedure experimental and because of this, it is rarely covered by insurance and does require an out-of-pocket fee per visit. You may want to contact your insurance company to see if these services are covered under your plan. If they are not, you will be responsible for the price of treatment on the day the services are provided. Depending on your condition, a physical therapist may suggest this treatment if indicated. With an insurance charge, the first visit will be a $20 fee and only involve a small number of needling sites. Subsequent visits will range from $20-$40 depending upon the complexity of dry needling treatment. If you have Anthem Commercial insurance, most will process a dry needling charge, but your expense varies with your individual insurance benefits. Without an insurance charge, visits will range between $35-$140.

For more information on dry needling: https://www.choosept.com/health-tips/dry-needling-physical-therapist-what-you-should-know