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Physical Therapy is also an integral part of the recovery from many orthopaedic surgeries such as joint replacement, arthroscopic, spinal, and hand surgeries. Our experience shows that a team approach is essential and must include close communication between you, your surgeon, and your physical therapist.

 


There are complete physical and occupational therapy programs available at our Willow Grove office and occupational therapy only at our North Wales location.  Please feel free to request a tour of our facility at either location and we will be happy to review your insurance coverage with you.

The Rehabilitative Team

The rehabilitative team consists of rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.  Their objective is to individualize treatment so patients may return to an active life both at home and in the community.

Sports Injuries

Any athlete who has been injured knows one of the keys to successfully returning to their sport is often proper rehabilitation. The Orthopaedic Specialty Center is fortunate to be coordinating the injured athlete's recovery with some of the best independent physical therapy providers in theregion.  The center is staffed to quickly respond to the needs of the injured athlete.

Most Orthopaedic Injuries

Most orthopaedic injuries and conditions involve a decrease in strength, and mobility with an increase in pain.  The goal of the physical therapists at the Orthopaedic Specialty Center is to restore functioning to the affected area and to decrease pain.   Emphasis is placed on increasing mobility, restoration of daily life functions, adaptive equipment, exercise programs, and home safety.

Joint Replacement

Rehabilitation for both hip and knee joint replacement patients begins during your hospital stay and continues on an outpatient basis after discharge.  Physical therapy is important to maximize the return of strength and mobility to your new joint.  Our physicians have handpicked physical therapists who have the skill and motivation to provide the best possible results from your joint replacement surgery.

Hand & Wrist

Treatments of many of the most common hand, wrist and elbow problems are through physical therapy and not initially through surgery.  Through the education and experience of our occupational therapists, the restoration of daily skills is addressed along with a home exercise program to prevent or treat any future recurrences.  After surgery our occupational therapists strive to restore patients' mobility and dexterity as quickly as possible.

Back Pain & Spinal Surgery

Patients with back pain and those requiring rehabilitation from spinal surgery benefit from our philosophy of prevention.  Our therapists are committed to not only addressing the present medical condition, but also preventing reoccurrences through home exercise, fitness and educational programs that instruct patients on the importance of back health through flexibility and stretching.