If you have pain or physical limitations after an illness or injury or want to prevent future injuries, physical therapy can help. Physical therapy uses exercises, manual techniques and specialized treatments to restore movement, reduce pain and improve physical function.
Working closely with you and your other healthcare providers, our specialists will develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Our goal: to help you move better and feel stronger.
Why choose Sentara?
We offer physical therapy programs tailored to your unique needs. Program highlights include:
Expert providers: All our physical therapists hold a degree from an accredited university and have completed an accredited graduate program and internships. They have also passed a national exam by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. They also complete ongoing professional education to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.
Leading-edge therapies: We use the most advanced therapy techniques to promote your recovery and prevent injury. We also provide a variety of niche, specialty therapies to meet your unique needs.
Convenience and care: We offer physical therapy at our Sentara therapy centers throughout Virginia and eastern North Carolina. You can count on us for prompt service, including same-day and next-day appointments.
Physical therapists restore mobility, reduce pain and improve function through exercises, manual therapy and education. Specifically, they:
- Assess and diagnose physical conditions and impairments
- Create personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs
- Provide manual therapy to enhance movement and relieve pain
- Develop and guide therapeutic exercises and personalized workouts to strengthen and rehabilitate
Physical therapists treat a wide range of conditions affecting movement and function. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sciatica
- Herniated disc
- Postsurgical recovery
- Stroke
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Scoliosis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Cardiovascular rehabilitation
- Sports injuries
- Ligament sprains
- Fibromyalgia
- Gait abnormalities
- Cerebral palsy
- Balance disorders
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
Physical therapy offers numerous advantages, including:
- Enhanced movement and flexibility, helping you regain normal function
- Pain relief, improving comfort and quality of life
- Strengthening of muscles and joints, increasing stability and support
- Reduction of future injuries through education and training on proper body mechanics and exercises