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At Madison Spine & Physical Therapy, the patient is our priority. We pride ourselves on offering results-driven personalized care and attention. Our treatment plans are specifically tailored to your condition and state of health. Manual therapy is always included and everyone is discharged with a full home exercise program. We are committed to you and your health!

Madison Spine & Physical Therapy is a family owned and operated business. When you enter our doors, you become an extension of that family and you are always welcome to call us or drop by with your health concerns. We welcome new family and friends to join us at any of our four locations. We treat all neurological and orthopaedic conditions for patients of all ages. Call us to schedule an appointment. Consultations are free of charge.

What is physical therapy? This is an  important question, and the answer will help you understand how a physical therapist can improve your ability to move and function, while also benefiting your general fitness and health.

Physical therapists are experts in "the science of healing and the art of caring." This is what that means:

The Science of Healing.
Patients and physicians are demanding the talents of physical therapists for conservative management of a wide variety of conditions. In many cases, patients are being sent to physical therapy instead of surgery.

Physical therapists help people with orthopaedic conditions such as low back pain or osteoporosis; joint and soft tissue injuries such as fractures and dislocations; neurologic conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or Parkinson's disease; and workplace injuries including repetitive stress disorders and sports injuries.

The Art of Caring.
The individualized, "hands on" approach that characterizes physical therapist care is highly valued by patients. When a physical therapist sees a patient for the first time, he or she examines that individual and develops a plan of care that promotes the ability to move, reduces pain, restores function, and prevents disability. The physical therapist and the patient then work side-by-side to make sure that the goals of the treatment plan are met.

Therapeutic exercise and functional training are the cornerstones of physical therapist treatment. Depending on the particular needs of a patient, physical therapists may "manipulate" a joint (that is, perform certain types of passive movements at the end of the patient's range of motion) or massage a muscle to promote proper movement and function. Physical therapists may use other techniques such as electrotherapy, ultrasound (high-frequency waves that produce heat), hot packs, and ice in addition to other treatments when appropriate.

Physical therapists will also work with individuals to prevent loss of mobility by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.

It is important to know that physical therapy can be provided only by qualified physical therapists or by physical therapist assistants working under the supervision of a physical therapist.