Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is not only essential for recovery from orthopaedic procedures but improves mobility and motion while avoiding the need for surgery and prescription drugs

With Baldwin County’s oldest and most comprehensive on-site programs in our Fairhope and Foley clinics, our therapists represent the highest level of training and certification. We leverage our experience with best-in class tools and techniques to develop a personalized treatment plan for a variety of issues including:

  • Pre and post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Balance issues and fall prevention
  • Headaches
  • Overuse injuries
  • Sacroiliac dysfunction
  • Chronic pain conditions, including arthritis
  • Sports injuries
  • Injuries from auto accidents, workplace accidents and other trauma

You will receive a comprehensive 1-on-1 initial evaluation consisting of a thorough history of the injury, detailed examination to determine specific impairments, and a detailed treatment plan identifying your goals and outlining a path to full recovery.

Our program works with existing patients of Bayside Orthopaedic and referrals from other physicians as well. In addition, we offer orthotic and splint fabrication.

Treatment may include:

  • Therapeutic Exercises and Activities
  • Manual Therapy
  • Dry Needling
  • Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Traction
  • Iontophoresis
  • Heat/cold therapy
  • Gait Training

We use a variety of tools to help you move better and get better, with exercise the focus for a full recovery and prevention of future orthopaedic problems. Your personalized program may include a variety of exercises to perform in therapy and at home:

  • Strengthening, Stretching and Flexibility
  • Range of Motion
  • Balance
  • Functional Mobility
  • Endurance
  • Posture and Body Mechanics
  • Plyometric and jumping-type exercises

We are proud to support the development of future PT’s and PTA’s by participating as Externship sites for the LPTA program at Bishop State Community College In Mobile, and PT programs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS as well as AT Still University in Mesa, AZ.