Rehabilitation Services

What are Rehabilitation services?

At the Orthopedic Center of Florida, we provide leading rehabilitation services designed to address a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Whether you’re recovering from surgery or managing chronic pain, our expert therapists use advanced, evidence-based techniques to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall function. As the premier orthopedic provider in the region, we are committed to delivering personalized care that promotes optimal recovery and helps you achieve your health and lifestyle goals. With a focus on excellence, Orthopedic Center of Florida is your trusted partner in rehabilitation and recovery.

Conservative Treatment Options

At the Orthopedic Center of Florida, our rehabilitation, physical therapy, and occupational therapy services play a pivotal role in both injury prevention and the potential avoidance of surgical intervention. Our skilled therapists implement a structured, evidence-based approach, incorporating strength training, targeted stretching, and guided therapeutic exercises to maintain and enhance your physical activity. By offering these conservative treatment options, we are committed to prioritizing your health and well-being, ensuring the highest level of care for optimal outcomes.

Why Choose Our Therapists

At Orthopedic Center of Florida, our physical therapists have direct access to and collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and other specialists. This teamwork is designed to support patients in recovering from various injuries and surgical procedures. We provide specialized rehabilitation techniques for the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle, foot, and spine.

One of the advantages of coming to our clinic is that our entire physical therapy team is dedicated solely to our patients, ensuring focused and committed care throughout your rehabilitation journey.

Orthopedic Therapy

Orthopedic therapy in physical therapy focuses on treating musculoskeletal conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments. Through a personalized treatment plan, we offer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and pain management techniques to restore strength, mobility, and function. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing arthritis, or rehabilitating an injury, our goal is to help you regain normal activity and prevent future issues through education and targeted interventions.

Physical therapists (PTs) specializing in orthopedics commonly treat a wide range of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. These include:

1. Post-Surgical Rehabilitation – After procedures like joint replacements, ligament repairs, or spinal surgeries.
2. Arthritis – Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis affecting joints.
3. Back and Neck Pain – Due to herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or muscle strain.
4. Fractures – Rehabilitation post-fracture, especially in weight-bearing bones.
5. Tendonitis – Inflammation of tendons, such as rotator cuff tendonitis or Achilles tendonitis.
6. Bursitis – Painful inflammation of the bursa, common in the shoulder, elbow, or hip.
7. Sports Injuries – Such as ACL tears, meniscal tears, and sprains/strains.
8. Overuse Injuries – Such as tennis elbow or plantar fasciitis.
9. Joint and Muscle Conditions – Including shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, or muscle imbalances.
10. Chronic Pain Conditions – Like fibromyalgia or chronic low back pain.

Physical therapy is vital in restoring function, mobility, and strength for these orthopedic conditions.

Occupational Therapy

At the Orthopedic Center of Florida, our occupational therapists and certified hand therapists provide expert care for a wide range of conditions affecting the hands, wrists, and upper extremities. We specialize in helping patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions, with a focus on restoring function and independence in daily life. Common conditions treated by our therapists include:

Hand Conditions:

1. Fractures – Rehabilitation of hand, wrist, and arm fractures, focusing on restoring movement, strength, and function.
2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Managing compression of the median nerve, improving hand function and reducing pain.
3. Tendon Injuries – Skilled treatment for tendon lacerations or ruptures to promote healing and regain movement.
4. Trigger Finger – Addressing finger stiffness and pain with therapeutic exercises and splinting.
5. De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis – Treating inflammation in the thumb tendons to relieve pain and restore function.
6. Arthritis – Managing joint pain and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis with joint protection techniques.
7. Dupuytren’s Contracture – Using therapeutic approaches to manage finger contractures and post-surgical rehabilitation.
8. Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow – Treating tendon pain around the elbow to restore grip strength and function.
9. Tendonitis and Bursitis – Alleviating inflammation in the hand, wrist, or elbow, and promoting pain-free movement.
10. Nerve Injuries – Rehabilitation for injuries like ulnar or radial nerve damage, restoring sensation, strength, and coordination.

Neurologic and Chronic Conditions:

1. Stroke – Helping patients regain fine motor control, hand coordination, and independence in self-care tasks.
2. Spinal Cord Injuries – Supporting recovery of hand and upper limb function for greater independence in daily activities.
3. Peripheral Nerve Injuries – Treating nerve compressions or damage to improve motor function and sensation.
4. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) – Using advanced therapies to manage pain, stiffness, and loss of hand function.
5. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – Enhancing hand dexterity, grip strength, and daily task completion.
6. Parkinson’s Disease – Focusing on improving fine motor skills, hand function, and coordination.
7. Amputations – Providing therapy to adjust to prosthetics and regain hand function after limb loss.
8. Cerebral Palsy – Supporting patients with motor coordination difficulties to enhance hand function.
9. Developmental Delays in Children – Helping children develop fine motor skills and coordination for everyday activities.

Other Hand-Related Conditions:

1. Burns – Post-burn therapy to minimize scarring and regain range of motion and function in the hands.
2. Congenital Hand Differences – Treating children with conditions like syndactyly or polydactyly to improve hand function.
3. Wound Care – Offering specialized care to ensure optimal healing of hand and arm wounds following trauma or surgery.

At the Orthopedic Center of Florida, we are dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care that enhances your recovery and supports your ability to perform everyday tasks. Our expert therapists are committed to restoring hand function, improving dexterity, and helping you regain independence in activities that matter most to you.

Sports Rehabilitation

Sports rehabilitation in physical therapy focuses on helping athletes and active individuals recover from injuries and return to peak performance. Through a personalized treatment plan, we combine therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities like heat and electrical stimulation to restore strength, flexibility, and mobility. Our approach includes sport-specific training to ensure a safe return to activity, along with injury prevention strategies and psychological support to address the mental challenges of recovery. Our goal is to help you heal, enhance your performance, and prevent future injuries.

Our therapists  specializing in sports rehabilitation commonly treat a wide range of sports-related injuries, including:

1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears – Recovery from ACL reconstruction or conservative management of partial tears.
2. Meniscal Injuries – Treatment for tears or degeneration of the knee’s meniscus.
3. Rotator Cuff Injuries – Including tendinitis, tears, and impingement in the shoulder.
4. Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) – Treatment for overuse injuries in the tendons of the forearm.
5. Sprains and Strains – Rehabilitation for ligament sprains (e.g., ankle sprains) and muscle strains.
6. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee) – Addressing knee pain from overuse or improper mechanics.
7. Achilles Tendonitis and Ruptures – Treatment for inflammation or post-surgical rehab following a rupture.
8. Hamstring Injuries – Rehabilitation for hamstring strains, tears, or overuse injuries.
9. Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) – Managing pain and inflammation along the shin bone.
10. Concussions – Physical therapy to assist with balance, coordination, and return to play protocols post-concussion.

These sports-related conditions require targeted interventions aimed at restoring strength, flexibility, coordination, and function, allowing athletes to return to their sports safely and effectively.

For more physical therapy information, contact our office at 239-244-8832.