Physical Therapy Services

We provide physical therapy at these convenient locations:

Brazos Valley Sports Medicine
2700 East 29th Street
Suite 140
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 731-5274

St. Joseph College Station Therapy Services
4421 Hwy 6 South
Suite 200
College Station, TX 77845
(979) 690-4250

St. Joseph Therapy Services
St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center
1600 Joseph Drive
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 821-7588

Physical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. They restore, maintain, and promoted overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries and cerebral palsy.

Therapists examine patients medical histories and then test and measure the patients strength, range of motion, balance and coordinaton, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function. Next, physical therapists develop plans describing a treatment strategy and its anticipated outcome.

Treatment often includes exercise, especially for patients who have been immobalized or who lack flexibility, strength or endurance. Physical therapists encourage patients to use their muscles to increase their flexibility and range of motion. More advanced exercises focus on improving strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. The goal is to improve how an individual functions at work and at home.

Physical therapists also use electrical stimulation, hot packs or cold compresses, and ultrasound to relieve pain and reduce swelling. They may use traction or deep-tissue massage to relieve pain and improve circulation and flexibility. Therapists also teach patients to use assistive and adaptive devices, such as crutches, protstheses, and wheelchairs. They may also show patients hwo to do exercises at home to expedite their recovery.

As treatment continues, physical therapists document the patients progress, conduct periodic examinations, and modify treatments when necessary.

Physical therapists often consult and practice with a variety of other professionals, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Some physical therapists treat a wide range of ailments; other specialize in areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, neurology and cardiopulmonary physical therapy.

A Physical Therapist usually requires a masters' degree from an accredited physical therapy program and a State license, requiring passing scores on national and State examinations.