Physical therapy

What’s a physical therapist?

Physical therapists (PTs) are experts in movement. They use education, exercise and hands-on care to help you improve symptoms, prevent problems and live well.

PT for kids

Learn about pediatric rehabilitation services for babies, toddlers and school-age children.

Conditions we treat

Turn to our PTs when you experience:

• Aging-related issues
• Arthritis
• Balance problems
• Back and neck pain
• Cancer
• Headaches
• Heart disease
• Joint pain and stiffness
• Lymphedema
• Neurologic conditions, including stroke, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease
• Pelvic floor disorders
• Sports injuries, including bursitis and tendonitis
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain
• Surgery
• Vestibular

Reasons to get physical therapy

Working with a PT may help you:

• Avoid opioids and other pain medications.
• Avoid surgery.
• Improve outcomes after surgery.
• Move more easily and fully.
• Manage pain.
• Recover from and prevent injuries.
• Take an active role in your care.

Direct access to PTs

Get care sooner when you choose ProHealth for physical therapy. Many of our physical therapy services are available without a doctor’s referral. That means you can schedule an appointment when you need it – and start on a path to pain relief more quickly. Ask about same-day and next-day appointments at our locations in Brookfield, Hartland, Mukwonago, Muskego, New Berlin, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Waterford and Waukesha.

Skilled specialists

Feel confident that you’re getting high-quality physical therapy care. Benefit from the experience, deep knowledge and advanced skills of PTs with specialist certification in:

• Geriatrics
• Neurology
• Oncology (cancer)
• Orthopedics
• Sports
• Women’s health

Physical therapy treatments

Partner with your PT to create a customized treatment plan. Depending on your condition, needs, goals and preferences, your plan may include:

• Active release technique (ART) – Combines hands-on therapy with your body’s natural motion to break up scar tissue and improve your range of motion.
• Biofeedback therapy – Helps you gain control over body functions like heart rate and muscle tension.
• Blood flow restriction therapy (BFRT) – Uses cuffs to apply pressure and partially restrict blood flow into and out of a limb, simulating a high-intensity workout with less weight and stress on joints and ligaments.
• Cold laser therapy – Uses low levels of light energy to promote healing.
• Craniosacral therapy (CST) – Releases tension through gentle touch therapy, especially around your skull and spine.
• Dry needling – Helps release tense muscles and promotes healing.
• Electrotherapy – Delivers safe, mild electrical impulses to a specific area to promote muscle relaxation, support healing and promote tissue growth.
• Heat therapy – Eases pain and relaxes muscles.
• Manipulation and mobilization – Uses hands-on techniques to improve function and ease pain in the spine, a joint or soft tissue.
• Soft tissue mobilization – Uses manual therapy to relieve pain and improve function.
• Spinal decompression – Stretches your spine to release pressure and ease pain; also known as spinal traction.
• Therapeutic taping, including neuromuscular taping (NMT) – Uses strips of special tape to improve mobility and support your joints.
• Ultrasound therapy – Provides deep heating to muscles, tendons, joints and ligaments.

Aquatic physical therapy

Feel more comfortable and relaxed when you exercise in our warm water therapy pools. If aquatic therapy is part of your physical therapy, you may benefit from:

• Body weight support that makes it easy to move and improves flexibility.
• Less pain during exercise.
• Less pressure on your joints.
• Gentle water resistance that helps you build strength and endurance
• Reduced risk of falling during exercise.

Trust ProHealth for safe, evidence-based aquatic physical therapy. Our team includes PTs who hold a Certificate in Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency (CAPTCC).