Physical Therapy

What is physical therapy?

Physical Therapy plays a vital role in caring for Veterans by offering an alternative to surgery, preventing injuries, improving mobility, reducing pain, and restoring independence. At VA, Physical Therapists create personalized treatment plans for complex conditions, including wellness and fitness programs tailored to each Veteran’s needs. This practice builds trust between therapists and patients, helping Veterans understand their injuries and achieve long-term health and mobility.

Our Physical Therapists specialize in diagnosing and treating mobility, strength, and functional impairments to enhance Veterans' quality of life. Effective therapy reduces recovery times, prevents future injuries, and often eliminates the need for surgery. Collaboration with Occupational Therapists ensures a holistic approach, addressing all aspects of a Veteran’s well-being.

Your Treatment Plan

During your initial evaluation, our musculoskeletal experts will take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination to determine which areas will require physical therapy interventions. You will receive in depth education on the anatomical structures that will be involved and you will work with the therapists to develop a set of goals you would like to achieve.

What To Expect

Education on your condition and instruction on how to reduce risk and prevent future injury
Pain management and instruction on use of modalities to reduce occurrence of pain
Exercises to improve range of mobility, flexibility and strength of your upper and lower body
Exercises to improve balance, coordination and endurance to reduce risk for falls
Personalized home exercise plan to continue independently