What We Treat
At Orthopaedics Plus our focus is to help you reach your goal as quickly and safely as possible. We develop highly specific treatment plans to help you reach your goals established in the initial evaluation.
Critical components of your treatment will be exercise, manual therapy, and education. By teaching you how to move safely and pain free, as well as educate you on your condition, we can efficiently and effectively treat the source of your pain or injury.
We have great success in treating the following common diagnoses plus many more:
At Orthopaedics Plus, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your health and mobility goals swiftly and safely. Our team crafts individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive initial evaluations to address your specific needs.
Our Treatment Approach
Our holistic approach integrates three key components:
- Exercise Therapy: Tailored exercises designed to strengthen muscles, enhance flexibility, and improve overall function.
- Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques aimed at alleviating pain, increasing range of motion, and promoting healing.
- Patient Education: Empowering you with knowledge about your condition to facilitate informed decisions and encourage active participation in your recovery.
Conditions We Successfully Treat
Our expert physical therapists have extensive experience helping patients recover from a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, and pelvic health conditions. Below is a deeper look at some of the most common diagnoses we successfully treat:
Arthritis
Degeneration or inflammation in a joint, often causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. We help manage symptoms through strengthening, joint protection strategies, and mobility work.
Headaches
Tension, cervicogenic, or posture-related headaches can stem from neck dysfunction or muscle tension. Manual therapy and posture correction can significantly reduce frequency and intensity.
TMJ and Jaw Pain
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction can cause pain with chewing, jaw locking, or clicking. We address muscle tension, joint mobility, and posture to relieve symptoms.
Neck Pain (Acute & Chronic)
Can result from posture, injury, disc issues, or joint stiffness. We offer targeted manual therapy, mobility exercises, and ergonomic training.
Pinched Nerves
Often caused by spinal disc issues or tight muscles compressing a nerve, resulting in pain, numbness, or tingling. Our treatment focuses on relieving pressure and restoring nerve mobility.
Bulging and Herniated Discs
These disc conditions can irritate nearby nerves, often causing back pain, leg pain, or sciatica. We use gentle movements, core stabilization, and education to help resolve symptoms.
Joint and Disc Disease
Degenerative changes can affect movement and comfort. We promote pain relief and improved joint function through strengthening and joint mobilization techniques.
Whiplash & Motor Vehicle Injuries
Commonly affecting the neck and spine, these injuries can include soft tissue strain and joint dysfunction. We focus on restoring mobility, decreasing pain, and improving stability.
Muscle Strains
Tears or overstretching of muscle fibers due to overuse or injury. Treatment includes soft tissue work, guided stretching, and strengthening.
Ligament Sprains
Injury to a ligament, often seen in ankles, knees, or wrists. We help reduce swelling, restore stability, and prevent recurrence.
Rotator Cuff Tears
Partial or full tears can be managed conservatively or post-surgically. We focus on pain reduction, shoulder stabilization, and functional strength.
Tendonitis and Bursitis
Inflammation of tendons or bursae, commonly due to overuse or poor mechanics. We address the root cause through load management and tissue healing techniques.
Separated and Dislocated Shoulders
These traumatic injuries require careful rehab to regain range of motion and strength while preventing instability.
Shoulder Instability
Common in athletes or post-injury. We work on dynamic stabilization, rotator cuff strengthening, and proprioceptive retraining.
Fractures
Post-fracture rehab focuses on restoring strength, mobility, and normal function once the bone is healed.
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Pain on the outer elbow from repetitive wrist extension or gripping. We use soft tissue release, load management, and corrective exercise.
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Similar to tennis elbow but affects the inner elbow. We focus on reducing irritation and strengthening the forearm muscles.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the median nerve in the wrist causing numbness, tingling, or weakness. We use nerve glides, ergonomic correction, and manual therapy.
Trigger Fingers
Inflamed tendons in the fingers that may catch or lock. Physical therapy can reduce inflammation and improve tendon gliding.
Postural Dysfunction
Poor posture contributes to neck, back, and shoulder pain. We correct movement patterns and build awareness through strengthening and education.
Low Back Pain & Sciatica
Caused by muscle strain, disc issues, or nerve irritation. We tailor treatment to address the root cause and restore pain-free movement.
Muscle Spasms
Sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that may result from fatigue, injury, or postural strain. We help release tight muscles and retrain movement patterns.
Total Shoulder Replacement
We help restore arm mobility and strength following surgery with individualized progressions based on your surgical protocol.
Pelvic Health Conditions
Urge Urinary Incontinence
Frequent, sudden urges to urinate—often resulting in leaks. Treatment includes bladder retraining, pelvic floor coordination, and behavioral strategies.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Leakage with coughing, sneezing, or activity. We strengthen and retrain the pelvic floor to restore bladder control.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Descent of pelvic organs causing pressure, discomfort, or incontinence. We provide conservative therapy through pelvic floor strengthening and posture training.
Pain with Intercourse
Includes conditions like vaginismus, dyspareunia, and vulvodynia. We use gentle manual therapy, desensitization, and pelvic floor relaxation techniques.
Pelvic Pain/Burning
May result from tight muscles, nerve irritation, or hormonal factors. We take a comprehensive, whole-person approach to reduce discomfort and restore function.
Symptoms of Endometriosis & Interstitial Cystitis
Pelvic pain, urgency, or pressure related to these complex conditions can be managed with gentle manual therapy, relaxation techniques, and bladder/pelvic floor education.
Lower Extremity Conditions
Hip Pain
Can stem from joint issues, bursitis, or muscle imbalances. We address mobility, alignment, and strength to relieve pain and restore function.
Total Hip Replacement
Post-surgical rehab to improve gait, hip strength, and joint function. We guide you through a safe, progressive recovery process.
Total Knee Replacement
Rehab focuses on restoring knee range of motion, reducing swelling, and improving walking mechanics.
ACL Tears (With or Without Surgery)
ACL rehab requires a structured approach to restore knee stability, agility, and return to sport readiness.
Bursitis
Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs (bursae) causing pain with movement. We reduce irritation and improve movement mechanics.
Patellar Tendonitis/Tendinopathy
Often caused by repetitive jumping or squatting. We use loading strategies and movement retraining to promote healing.
Patellofemoral Syndrome (PFS)
Pain around or behind the kneecap due to misalignment or poor mechanics. We focus on improving movement quality and reducing irritation.
Achilles Tendonitis/Tendinopathy
Pain and tightness at the back of the ankle from overuse or poor biomechanics. We implement eccentric loading and calf strengthening.
Ankle Surgeries
Post-op rehab to restore strength, balance, and mobility after procedures like ligament repair or fracture fixation.
Plantar Fasciitis/Faciopathy
Heel pain caused by inflammation or degeneration of the plantar fascia. Treatment focuses on foot mechanics, calf flexibility, and tissue healing.
Bunions and Toe Disorders
Conservative treatment for pain or dysfunction in the forefoot. We improve foot mechanics, mobility, and loading strategies.
Tendon Ruptures (Achilles, Biceps, Patella)
Rehabilitation following tendon repair involves progressive loading, functional strength training, and sport/work-specific conditioning.
Common Treatment Interventions We Use at Orthopaedics Plus
We take a whole-person, evidence-based approach to care—combining a wide range of techniques to help you recover faster, move better, and stay well.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques performed by your physical therapist to reduce pain, improve joint mobility, and address soft tissue restrictions. This may include joint mobilizations, muscle release, and myofascial techniques to restore movement and function.
Exercise Therapy
Targeted, progressive exercises tailored to your specific condition and goals. This includes strength training, stability work, functional movement patterns, and neuromuscular re-education to build long-term resilience.
Flexibility Improvement
Techniques to safely and effectively lengthen tight muscles and tissues. This may involve static or dynamic stretching, active-assisted movement, and mobility drills to restore normal range of motion.
Return to Sport Training
Sport-specific rehabilitation designed to prepare athletes of all levels to safely return to play. We work on agility, strength, endurance, and movement mechanics to prevent re-injury and maximize performance.
Pain Alleviation Techniques
A variety of evidence-based methods—including heat/cold therapy, manual therapy, dry needling (if applicable), posture training, and gentle movement—to reduce discomfort and improve quality of life.
Joint Mobilization
Skilled movements applied to the joints to restore proper alignment, reduce stiffness, and increase functional range of motion—especially helpful for spine, shoulder, hip, and ankle conditions.
Manual Muscle Stretching
Therapist-assisted stretches to release tight muscles and improve tissue extensibility. These can be especially beneficial for patients with muscle imbalances, postural dysfunction, or post-surgical limitations.
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Focused manual therapy techniques to address muscle tightness, scar tissue, and fascial restrictions. This can include trigger point therapy, myofascial release, or instrument-assisted techniques.
Work Conditioning
A structured, goal-oriented program designed to help injured workers safely transition back to their job duties. Focuses on improving strength, endurance, and job-specific tasks to meet occupational demands.
Injury Prevention
Proactive movement analysis, education, and corrective exercise programming to help identify risk factors and prevent injuries before they happen—ideal for athletes, laborers, or anyone with an active lifestyle.
Work Rehabilitation
Customized therapy aimed at restoring physical function needed for work tasks. We consider ergonomic demands, lifting mechanics, repetitive movements, and collaborate with employers as needed for return-to-work planning.
Workplace Ergonomics
Assessment of your work environment and body mechanics to reduce strain, improve posture, and prevent injury—whether you’re at a desk, on your feet, or performing repetitive tasks.
Incontinence Solutions
Pelvic floor physical therapy to address urinary leakage, urgency, frequency, or pelvic pressure. Includes education, pelvic floor muscle training, bladder retraining, and strategies for regaining control and confidence.
Muscle Soreness Relief
Recovery techniques to ease post-exercise or overuse soreness. May involve manual therapy, stretching, soft tissue work, and guided active recovery to promote circulation and reduce inflammation.
Pregnancy-Related Pain Relief
Safe and effective treatment for common prenatal discomforts such as low back pain, pelvic pressure, sciatica, and SI joint pain. Focuses on posture, core support, and gentle movement strategies tailored to each stage of pregnancy.
By combining these approaches, Orthopaedics Plus strives to provide patient-centered care that not only addresses immediate concerns but also promotes long-term health and well-being