OrthopaedicsIn Louisville, Evansville & Southern Indiana
Orthopaedics is the medical specialty dedicated to preserving and restoring function in the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.
At ProRehab, many of our physical therapists are APTA board certified Orthopaedic Certified Specialists. The advanced clinical knowledge and skill set that comes with a Board Certification allows physical therapists to better treat the patients in their specialty and keeps them up-to-date with cutting edge research and technology. The OCS certification focuses on evidence-based practice, orthopedic injury examination, treatment, and medical interventions. Only 3.9% of therapists in the United States are Orthopaedic Clinical Specialists. We also specialize in manual physical therapy, which is an integral component of orthopaedic care.
Who benefits from Orthopedics at ProRehab?
Orthopedic physical therapy is used to treat both non-surgical and post-surgical patients with the following conditions:
- Arthritis
- Muscle weakness and imbalance
- Spinal and other joint alignment dysfunction
- Post-operative or inflammatory swelling
- Post-fractures
- Joint and muscle pain
- Tendonitis and bursitis
