Physical Therapy

Physical therapy helps people recover from injuries, manage pain, improve movement, and restore function through specialized exercises, manual therapy, and other treatment techniques. Licensed physical therapists evaluate movement problems, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide patients through rehabilitation. Physical therapy addresses musculoskeletal issues, neurological conditions, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain.

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Who This Is For

Anyone with pain, limited mobility, recovering from surgery, sports injuries, work injuries, chronic conditions affecting movement, balance problems, neurological conditions, or seeking injury prevention strategies.

Conditions Treated

Orthopedic: Back and neck pain, joint pain, arthritis, fracture recovery, tendonitis, sprains and strains.

Sports: ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, running injuries, return-to-sport rehabilitation.

Neurological: Stroke recovery, balance disorders, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis.

Post-Surgical: Joint replacement recovery, spine surgery rehabilitation, general surgical recovery.

Work-Related: Repetitive strain injuries, ergonomic issues, workplace injury recovery.

Chronic Pain: Fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, headaches, complex pain conditions.

Treatment Approaches

Therapeutic Exercise: Strengthening, stretching, and functional movement training.
Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques including joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, and manipulation.
Modalities: Ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, ice, and other physical agents.
Balance Training: Fall prevention and stability exercises.
Functional Training: Activities specific to daily life, work, or sports.
Patient Education: Self-management strategies, home exercises, injury prevention.
Gait Training: Walking rehabilitation and assistive device training.

Therapy Process

Initial evaluation assesses your condition, movement patterns, and functional limitations. Your therapist develops a personalized treatment plan with specific goals. Regular therapy sessions include hands-on treatment, guided exercises, and progress monitoring. Home exercise programs supplement clinic sessions. Treatment duration varies by condition from a few weeks to several months.

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LMH Health has a rich history. Founded in 1921, LMH is a 174-bed hospital located in Lawrence, Kansas. Through the years, hospital additions have been built and health care services have expanded—a trend that continues...

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