Physical Therapy

Some of the techniques the Town Center Orthopaedics physical therapy team might use to treat you include:

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (Graston® Technique)

Your physical therapist uses instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) techniques to improve joint mobility by treating issues such as scar tissue buildup (fibrosis), inflammation, and fascial restrictions in your soft tissues.

The specialized instruments your physical therapist uses allow them to penetrate deep into the tissues. Breaking up the fibrosis and reducing the number of damaged fibers results in improved range of motion and reduction in pain.

Functional dry needling (FDN)

Trigger point dry needling uses a solid needle that penetrates your skin to access myofascial trigger points in your muscles. These trigger points are tightened fibers within a muscle that cause pain and tenderness and can limit movement.

Dry needling reduces muscle tension and improves pain control. It also helps to speed up a return to active physical therapy.

The Town Center Orthopaedics physical therapy team also offers specialized services like Sportsmetrics™ – the first ACL injury prevention program that helps prevent female athletes from incurring serious knee ligament injuries.

Examples of the physical therapy services available at Town Center Orthopaedics include:

• Functional movement assessment
• Joint mobilization and manipulation
• Corrective exercise regimens
• Posture reeducation
• Walking and running mechanics
• Balance training
• Core stabilization
• Sport taping
• Splinting

The team also provides routine aftercare following interventional procedures and surgeries.

You don’t need to have a prescription to benefit from these treatments. Under Virginia state law, you can get direct access to physical therapy for a maximum of 30 days without a doctor’s referral.

To find out more or schedule a consultation, call Town Center Orthopaedics today or book an appointment online.