Services
At Alpine Physical Therapy, we want you to get better fast, and our caring staff are ready to help you make that happen. We use the latest techinques to help you reach your goals.
Do We Accept Your Insurance?
We accept most major insurances. View our list to see if your insurance is accepted.
SFMA
The Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) is a series of 7 full-body movement tests designed to identify limitations in the fundamental patterns of movement, such as bending and squatting, in those with known musculoskeletal pain.
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Spine Care
The spine supports your entire body; pain here can be a major obstacle in performing all kinds of routine activities. We are here to eliminate your discomfort, improve your mobility, and return you to full functionality. From specific back injury rehabilitation to therapy for chronic spine conditions, we have the experience and skill your situation requires. Our facility provides services for all individuals, including children.
Manual Therapy
Manual Therapy is a hands-on manipulation for the treatment of pain. We stretch the joints and muscles, which reestablishes healthy blood flow that carries nutrients to heal the affected area. Treatment techniques your therapist may use include the following: Muscle Energy Technique (MET), directed at improving range of motion; and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), which increases range of motion and strength.
- Enhance blood flow
- Improve strength and muscle function
- Increase range of motion and strength
- Enhance blood flow
- Improve strength and muscle function
- Increase range of motion and strength
Joint Mobilization
Joint mobilization is a hands-on form of physical therapy used to increase range of motion, break up scar tissue, decrease overall pain level, and accelerate your recovery process.
- Increase range of motion
- Decrease pain and accelerate recovery
- Increase range of motion
- Decrease pain and accelerate recovery
Graston Technique
GT makes use of stainless-steel instruments to aid in the detection and treatment of soft-tissue dysfunction. Trained clinicians use the metal equipment to explore the muscular terrain and reveal deposits of fibrotic tissue, identifying areas of incomplete healing and restriction. Once scar tissue has been located, clinicians use the instruments to break up the knots so they can be reabsorbed by the body.
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Joint Replacement
Recovery from joint replacement surgery can be a difficult process, which is why we specialize in post-operative care and prevention of future injury in our patients. We manipulate and exercise repaired joints to help you regain strength, mobility, and stability. Our professional team is here to assist in your treatments, so you will receive the dedication you deserve.
- Surgery recovery
- Key for injury prevention
- Regain strength, mobility, and stability
- Surgery recovery
- Key for injury prevention
- Regain strength, mobility, and stability
Electrical Stimulation
Many electrical modalities are used in our physical therapy clinic, including ultrasound, combo, TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), and IFC (Interferential Current). These techniques are commonly used in many aspects of rehabilitation and serve to strengthen muscles, increase range of motion, and bring nutrients to the afflicted area.
- Strengthen your muscles and joints
- Increase range of motion
- Improve nutrient flow
- Strengthen your muscles and joints
- Increase range of motion
- Improve nutrient flow
- Strengthen your muscles and joints
- Increase range of motion
- Improve nutrient flow
FMS
The FMS is our tool for standardized movement screening to see how an individual, no matter their age, is moving in everyday life. It takes into account both mobility and stability and equips the professional with information to make programming decisions with precision and purpose. At the end of an FMS, you will have valuable information to create a program specific to your needs to meet your goals and stay healthy.
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine encompasses many aspects of athletic health such as injury prevention, exercise nutrition, customized workout planning, and overall physical fitness. Sport-related injuries are diagnosed and treated by our team of dedicated physical therapy professionals. We treat ankle sprains/fractures, knee and shoulder injuries, tendonitis, cartilage damage, and other maladies.
Personal Training
Your progress is our highest priority. Post-therapy personal training helps continue to improve your quality of life by decreasing pain, increasing range of motion, and strengthening muscles to prevent future injuries. All of our personal trainers are FMS Certified. Alpine Fitness, our partner, has won Best of State in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 for Personal Training.
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FAQs
What should I expect on my first visit?
Prior to your first visit, you’ll be given new patient paperwork to fill out. When you arrive for your first appointment, we will gather a history of past injuries, including those that could have contributed to your current condition. We will asses your pain, test your of range of motion, strength and perform the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA); which allows us to diagnose your movement dysfunctions. We use this baseline to help compare and track your progress. The first day is geared toward setting short and long term goals to be accomplished, during your time with us.
How long should I plan for each visit?
Each visitation is scheduled for 1 hour; several different modalities, stretches, and exercises are performed during that time, depending on the injury being treated.
Does physical therapy really help?
Yes. Physical therapy helps you return to performing daily tasks with ease, utilizing the body’s natural movements to restore functionality. This process includes many different stretches, exercises, and use of modalities (Ultrasound, Graston, E-Stim). Our highest priorities are reduction of pain, restoration of range of motion, and return to previous strength. To ensure that your progress stays on track, the therapist also prescribes home exercises. Physical therapy is highly recommended before resorting to surgical options for a healthier and faster rate of recovery.
What is the difference between a physical therapist and a chiropractor?
Physical therapy restores functional movement through stretching, strengthening, manual techniques, and modalities. Our efforts are more geared toward correcting dysfunction and providing the tools necessary to prevent further recurrence of injury. Chiropractic uses mainly manipulation as their primary form of treatment.
For example, compare your body to a tent. The spine would represent the pole, and the muscles the tie downs. The pole is affected by the tension placed on it, by the tie downs. This is the same throughout your body, as muscles and tendon injuries affect the bones and cause dysfunctional movements. A Chiropractor focuses mainly on the alignment of the bones, through manipulation. In other words, keeping that pole in alignment. The Physical Therapist, can also mobilize, but focuses on the reasons for the dysfunction, rather than just treating the problem. Reasons for dysfunctions can include mobility (Tissue related problems), or stability & motor control (Support and coordination of movements).
Do I need physical therapy post-surgery?
After surgery, there is noticeable inflammation and swelling, as well as decreased range of motion and strength, all of which contribute to reduced functionality. Simply resting after surgery is not enough to fully recover. Physical therapy targets residual pain, weakness, and stiffness to return you to pre-surgery activity levels.
What are the recommended number of visits for physical therapy?
Are you affiliated with Alpine Fitness?
Although we are separate businesses, we have partnered with Alpine Fitness to provide our patients with state of the art equipment in their recovery process. In addition, all patients get a FREE first-month-gym membership. We want you to feel comfortable and supported in your progress and goals toward health & fitness.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. This ensures we are properly staffed and prepared at the time of your arrival to give you the excellent care expected of us.
Do I need a referral?
Not all patients require a referral. If you are not sure if your insurance recommends it, please call our office at (801) 216-4298. We’d be happy to contact your insurance company on your behalf.