Physical Therapy

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UT Southwestern Medical Center provides exceptional and compassionate physical therapy services with specialized rehabilitation programs designed for each patient’s unique condition.

Our physical therapy programs are widely recognized as national leaders in providing the most evidence-based therapies available for a variety of conditions.

Effective Physical Therapy for a Better Future

We offer personalized physical therapy services to address your specific needs to help you live at an optimal level.

Our physical therapists have enhanced education/certifications in many different areas and are readily available to treat any condition to ensure the best outcomes.

Patients can also be treated by our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation service.

Specialty Services

Our specialty physical therapy services are in:

Orthopaedics
Neurology
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Oncology
Geriatrics
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

Orthopaedic rehabilitation addresses conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including joints, tendons, ligaments, and bones.

Our orthopaedic specialists will guide patients through their journey, whether it is surgical or nonoperative, as we help them return to activities they enjoy. We educate patients on proper posture, lifting mechanics, and activity modifications as needed on a case-by-case basis.

We treat orthopaedic conditions such as:

Acute and chronic pain
Acute injuries
Back and neck pain
Debility
Degenerative disc disease
Fibromyalgia
General strengthening and deconditioning
Hypermobility
Musculoskeletal conditions
Pre- and post-surgical complications
Scoliosis
Sports-related injuries
Total/partial joint replacements
Work-related injuries

Neurologic Rehabilitation

Our neurologic rehabilitation program delivers individualized care for patients with diseases or injury to the nervous system. The goal of our neuro rehab team is to help patients return to the highest level of function and independence with daily activities.

We treat neurologic conditions such as:

Amputations
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Ataxia
Balance disorders and falls
Debility
Functional neurological disorders
Gait impairments and assistive device assessment
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GB Syndrome)
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson’s disease
Post-concussion syndrome
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS)
Spasticity
Spinal cord injury
Stroke
Traumatic brain injury

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Our cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program identifies deficits, reduces risk factors, and improves overall health after a cardiopulmonary diagnosis. The goal of our cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program is to help patients return to the highest level of function and independence with daily activities.

We treat cardiopulmonary conditions such as:

Asthma
Cardiac stent or angioplasty
Congestive heart failure
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
COVID recovery
Cystic fibrosis
Dyspnea
Heart attack
Heart transplant
Interstitial lung disease
Kidney transplant
Liver transplant
Lung transplant
Pulmonary hypertension

Oncology Rehabilitation

Cancer treatments – including chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal therapy, and surgery – can cause several side effects that can impact patients’ activities of daily living, cognition, and functional mobility. Our oncology rehabilitation therapy experts can help patients through the journey of cancer treatment and survivorship. Our team of experts includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and neuropsychologists.

We treat conditions such as:

Balance and sensory deficits
Cancer-related fatigue
Cancer-related pain
Chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)
Deconditioning
Decreased range of motion
Lymphedema
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Radiation fibrosis
Scar tissue
Trismus

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Pelvic rehabilitation addresses conditions related to the functioning of muscles of the pelvic floor. Our goal is to reduce pain and improve patients’ function, independence, and quality of life.

We treat pelvic floor conditions such as:

Constipation
Fecal incontinence
Fecal urgency
Pain with intercourse, tampon use, or pelvic exam
Pelvic pain
Pre/post-prostatectomy rehab
Pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation
Prolapse symptoms
Urinary frequency
Urinary hesitancy
Urinary incontinence
Urinary retention
Urinary urgency

Specialist and Therapist Certifications We Offer

Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT)
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Method Certified)
Sports Certified Specialist (SCS)
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist (CCS)
Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS)
Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS)
Vestibular Therapy
Hand Therapy
Certified Dry Needling Specialist (Certified DN)
LSVT BIG Certified (Physical therapy for Parkinson’s Disease)
Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (APTA CAPP Pelvic)
Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certification (PRPC)

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