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NorthStar Physical Therapy provides the highest level of care in the field of physical therapy. Each
patient receives one on one individualized care by a licensed physical therapist. Our comprehensive
approach identifies your problem instead of just treating your symptoms. Our goal is to achieve the
most optimal level of health and function for each individual patient.
Assessment:
The physical therapist will ask a series of questions to identify with specificity the patient’s injury or
illness and treatment needs. They will also conduct a physical examination to further assess the
condition or injury. The examination is designed to identify complicating factors, determine
limitations, design the plan of care, and set the basis for measuring progress.
Process of Treatment:
The physical therapist works hands on with the patient using various therapeutic methods. Our
therapists at NorthStar Physical Therapy thoroughly educate each patient regarding their injury. We
will provide the patient with stretches, exercises, or ideas to care for their injury at home that will
augment the treatment they receive in the clinic. The therapist will continue to measure the
patient’s progress against the initial assessment to determine if any adjustments need to be made to
the plan of care and to make sure the patient is meeting the goals.
Communications:
An essential component to achieving the best results is good communication between the patient,
therapist, and physician. The referring physician will review the plan of care developed by the
therapist. Physicians receive timely, accurate updates on the patient’s progress via telephone,
written reports, and personal consultation.
OUR SERVICES
Common Diagnoses
• Rotator Cuff Injuries
• Bursitis/Tendinitis
• Joint Replacements
• Sports Injuries
• Shoulder Pain
• Fractures/Sprains/Strains
• Frozen Shoulder
• Knee Injuries
• Ankle Injuries
• ACL Tears
• Cervical Pain
• Thoracic Pain
• Lumbar Pain
• Sciatica
• Herniated Disc
• Scoliosis
• Sacroiliac Pain
• Work related injuries
• Post surgical rehabilitation
• Joint Pain
• Arthritis
• Posture
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Balance Disorders
• Osteoporosis
• Vehicle Accident Injuries
• Lateral Epicondylitis
• Carpel Tunnel
• Pregnanacy
• Post Partum Pain
Treatment Techniques
• Muscle Energy Techniques
• Ultrasound
• Myofascial Release
• Electrical Stimulation
• Cryotherapy
• Moist Heat
• Therapeutic Exercises
• Manual Stretching
• Soft Tissue Manipulation
• Biofeedback
• Interferential
• Sports Taping
• Posture Education
• TENS
• Balance Training
• Iontophoresis
• McConnel Taping
• Joint Mobilization
• Neuromuscular Facilitation
• Cervical Traction
• Gait Training
• Cardiovascular Training
• Patient Education
• Stabilization Exercises
• Core Strengthening
