Physical Therapy
Get Moving Again
You’ve been injured, you just had surgery, you have pain that won’t go away, your joints are stiff. We understand what you’re feeling – you want to get moving again. InStep can help.
Our physical therapists are some of the best in the area. They know the human body, they understand injuries and problems, they appreciate that different patients have different needs and abilities, and they’re experts at getting people back to life as usual – in many cases, better than they were before.
The vast majority of insurance plans do not require a physician’s referral to see a physical therapist. Medicare and Workers Compensation, however, do require a referral. If you are not sure about your plan’s requirements, please check with your plan administrator.
Conditions We Treat
Our physical therapists provide full-service, expert treatment for a wide range of physical concerns including:
- orthopedic problems in knees, ankles, feet, shoulders, elbows, and wrists
- back, neck and spine pain
- sports, athletic, and work injuries
- post-surgical rehabilitation and recovery
- overuse injuries
- soft-tissue dysfunction
- carpal tunnel
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
- chronic pain dysfunction
- all types of foot and lower extremity problems
Our Treatment Approach
Your initial evaluation will include a comprehensive assessment of your problem or injury, as well as an analysis of your movement patterns to help identify imbalances. Then we develop a comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation program to address your specific problems and needs.
Treatment will involve therapy techniques best suited to facilitating healing and restoring range of motion to your tissues and joints. Depending on your personalized treatment plan, your therapies may include any of the following:
- manual, deep tissue therapy
- soft tissue techniques
- therapeutic exercises
- neuromuscular retraining to help restore muscular strength and control
- ultrasound therapy
- electrical stimulation
- personalized home exercise program for self management and maintenance of your condition
Orthotics / Insoles / Inserts
Our Physical Therapists are experts in foot and lower extremity biomechanics, injury identification and treatment, and knowledge of the demands of various activities on the foot and leg muscles. We provide over-the-counter, semi-custom, and custom-molded orthotic inserts that meet your biomechanical needs.
Payment & Insurance
InStep accepts virtually all major insurance carriers and participates in the vast majority of insurance networks. We also offer affordable, pay-for-service options for those without insurance or with high-deductible healthcare plans.
Biomechanical Running Evaluations
Brief Biomechanical Evaluation with Shoe Analysis – Appropriate for the person who wants to determine which shoe will provide maximum benefit for his/her individual biomechanics. Will also identify whether there are biomechanical problems that could lead to injury, as well as whether the person might benefit from a shoe insert or orthotic. This evaluation is performed by a physical therapist and includes:
- biomechanical assessment of your lower extremity mechanics
- lower-extremity range-of-motion assessment
- videotaped analysis of you walking and running
- specific shoe fit and function determined and confirmed by slow-motion, frame-by-frame replay
- recommendation for shoes and/or orthotics
Comprehensive Biomechanical Evaluation with Injury Assessment – Appropriate for the person who has developed an injury limiting or affecting performance, has a history of recurring injuries, or wants a comprehensive preventative running exercise program. This evaluation is performed by a physical therapist and includes:
- full clinical biomechanical assessment of your entire body mechanics and function
- lower-extremity range-of-motion assessment
- videotaped analysis of you walking and running
- specific shoe fit and function determined and confirmed by slow-motion, frame-by-frame replay
- diagnosis and treatment of an injury
- recommendation for shoes and/or orthotics
- corrective prescription exercise program to rehabilitate or prevent injury
Performance Evaluation – Designed for the runner who wants to improve performance, running form or technique. This evaluation is performed by a physical therapist and includes:
- video assessment to evaluate running form, running posture, stride rate, and foot mechanics
- recommendations for modifying or improving running form to enhance performance
- appropriate information about drills, minimalist shoe training, or other specific areas of interest
Biomechanical Cycling Evaluations
Cycling evaluations are performed with an “optimal” cycling position in mind that optimizes aerodynamics and output efficiency. However, many cyclists do not have the internal ability to achieve these positions due to flexibility issues or inherent joint limitations. In these situations, forcing the body into a more aerodynamic position can cause compensations in other parts of the body and be less efficient for the cyclist, which can lead to pain and potential injury.
Standard Bike Fit Evaluation – Appropriate for the person who wants to be comfortable on his/her bike and a more efficient rider. This 30-minute evaluation is performed by a physical therapist and includes:
- assessment of your current riding position with adjustments made to cleats, seat position, and front-end positioning, as needed
- recommendations for equipment modification if current equipment cannot attain appropriate positioning
Comprehensive Cycling Injury Evaluation – Appropriate for riders who have an injury; have tingling in the hands; or are experiencing pain in the lower back, neck, hip, knee, hamstrings, or calf. This one-hour evaluation is performed by a physical therapist and includes:
- cycling-specific clinical and biomechanical evaluation of your joint motions, muscle flexibility, strength and structural alignments to determine the source of your cycling injury
- assessment of your current riding position with adjustments made to cleats, seat position, and front end position, as needed
- video assessment, as needed
- recommendation for the addition of posting on cleats or orthotics, if needed
- corrective exercise strategy to eliminate your pain and attain a more efficient cycling position with correct biomechanics
