Orthopedics is a branch of medicine focused on the muscular and skeletal systems. Various types of disorders and injuries affecting our muscles, bones, and joints while discovering the important role physical therapy plays in managing orthopedic conditions.
The musculoskeletal system is composed of bone, cartilage, ligaments, muscle, tendons, synovium, bursae and fascia. This system is derived embryologically from the mesenchyme and is composed of soft and hard connective tissues. These tissues have evolved to serve two basic functions: structural integrity and stable mobility. The tissues are composite materials made up of cells lying within the extracellular matrix they produce.
Orthopedic physical therapists diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system as well as rehabilitate patients post orthopedic surgery. This specialty of physical therapy is most often found in the out-patient clinical setting. Orthopedic therapists are trained in the treatment of post operative joints, acute sports injuries, arthritis, and amputations just to name a few.
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
- Balance/Vertigo Rehabilitation
- Postural Training
- Back/Neck Rehabilitation
- Joint Pain Management
- Headache Management
- Manual Therapy/McKenzie Treatment
- Muscle and Ligament Strains and Sprains
- Myofascial Release