Orthopedic physical therapy is the care of individuals of all ages with disorders or dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic physical therapists are skilled in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.

Low back/neck pain, shoulder injuries, osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, muscle strains, knee and ankle injuries, chronic pain, tennis/golfers elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome and post-operative orthopedic conditions are often treated by an orthopedic physical therapist.

The therapists at Wasatch Physical Therapy have all received training through a variety of accredited physical therapy curriculum's that focus on the spine, such as: The North American Institute for Orthopedic Manual Therapy, International Spine and Pain Institute, the McKenzie Institute, and many others. We provide a variety of treatment options to help you stop your back pain in its tracks!

Physical therapists can evaluate and treat many problems related to concussion. No two concussions are the same, so your physical therapists examination will assess your individual symptoms so that they can design a safe and individualized treatment plan just for you. This may include: Rest and recovery, restoring strength and endurance, stopping dizziness, improving balance, and reducing headaches. 

Physical therapists trained specifically in the area of pelvic health can identify the possible generators of pelvic pain and incontinence. Treatments may include biofeedback, retraining of un-coordinated muscles, postural training, and strengthening of the abdominal core muscles. We offer female and male pelvic floor physical therapy. 

It is the job of physical therapists to help you regain function and movement due to effects of various conditions, and lymphedema is no exception! Initial management is often quite intense. Patients will work closely with their therapist in developing a treatment plan that will best address swelling and other needs. Treatment is often comprised of manual lymphatic drainage (feels like a light form of a massage) followed by compression bandaging. 

Dry needling is a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist with advanced training to help release muscle tension and pain. It is NOT the same as acupuncture despite using the same tool (a thin filiform needle). Instead of the therapist using his/her hands to work on dysfunctional structures, a needle is used to help "reset" the tissue to its more normal state so it can be properly retrained with exercise.