Exceptional Physical Therapy for Active Recovery
Physical therapy is a critical component in the journey to wellness, especially for those recovering from injury, surgery, or managing chronic pain. Our clinic’s physical therapists are not only experts in their field but are also experienced in a broad range of treatment modalities designed to keep you active and support your recovery.
Highly Qualified Physical Therapy Experts
Each of our physical therapists comes with a substantial background of education and practical experience. Their expertise is built on solid foundations of advanced degrees and certifications, coupled with years of treating patients with a variety of conditions and injuries.
Customized Treatment Approaches in Jacksonville Beach
Recognizing that every patient has unique needs, our therapists specialize in creating customized treatment plans. These plans are meticulously developed to address the individual’s specific injuries, surgical recovery needs, or chronic conditions, ensuring a more effective and personal recovery experience.
Comprehensive Treatment Spectrum
We take pride in our therapists’ versatility and their ability to provide an extensive range of treatments. Below are some of the core treatment types offered by our expert therapists.
What We Treat
ACL Tear
An ACL tear is an injury that happens to a part of your knee called the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL for short. Your ACL is like a strong, stretchy band that helps keep your knee stable when you move it.
Arthritis
In a bid to provide you with an in-depth understanding of arthritis, we’ve compiled comprehensive information regarding what arthritis is, its causes, symptoms, and how a professional hand therapist can help in treatment..
Back Pain and Sciatica
Do you wake up in the morning with that nagging back pain? Are you feeling achy pain in your back, buttock, or even thigh? Are you having to watch what you do, because you are afraid you may hurt your back?
Balance and Gait Disorders
Balance and gait disorders are conditions that affect a person’s ability to stand and walk steadily. These disorders can make simple tasks like walking, climbing stairs, or getting up from a chair challenging.
Birth Preparation
Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time, but it can also be physically and emotionally challenging. As your body changes to accommodate your growing baby, you may experience new aches, pains, and discomforts…
Bladder/Bowel Dysfunction
Do you suffer from bowel conditions like constipation, diarrhea, or incontinence? Do you experience pelvic pain or discomfort that disrupts your daily life? At Direct Orthopedic Therapy, we…
C-Section Rehab
Giving birth is an amazing yet challenging experience. While bringing your bundle of joy into the world is incredible, the physical toll on your body can be immense.If you had a cesarean section (C-section) to deliver your baby…
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain is a condition that causes severe discomfort and can last for many years. Acute pain can last for hours or weeks, but chronic pain will not go away. Although the intensity of your pain may decrease, it will eventually return..
Diastasis Recti
Living with abdominal separation, or diastasis recti, can be stressful and uncomfortable. The gap between your abdominal muscles causes your belly to stick out, you may deal with back pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, and you don’t…
Dizziness and Vertigo
Patients who often experience dizziness or vertigo need to seek medical attention. Dizziness can result from a simple change in medication, or an incorrect prescription of glasses. It could also be caused by a more serious..
Elbow, Wrist, or Hand Pain
Are you suffering from recurrent elbow, wrist, or hand pain that doesn’t seem to get better? There are several reasons why you may experience pain or stiffness in these areas of the body.
Foot or Ankle Pain
You spend an incredible amount of time using your feet every day, and if you are suffering from foot and ankle pain, your life can be greatly impacted. It can cause dread and agony when taking the stairs, walking a block to your…
Headaches
Hip & Knee Pain
Your hips and knees are the largest joints in your body. While many people may experience hip pain or knee pain on their own, it is also common to experience them together as well. You may first notice hip pain..
Hip Replacement Surgery
Incontinence
Living with urinary or fecal incontinence can feel frustrating, isolating, and downright embarrassing. But you don’t have to suffer in silence anymore. At Direct Orthopedic Therapy, our team of highly trained pelvic…
Joint Pain
Knee Replacement Surgery
Lactation Counseling
Becoming a new mother can be an incredibly joyful yet challenging time. As your body goes through tremendous changes to nourish your growing baby, you may face a variety of breastfeeding issues that leave you feeling…
Motor Vehicle Accident
Neck Pain
Parkinson's
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system. It is characterized by tremors, rigidity, and difficulty with movement, balance, and coordination.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Living with pelvic organ prolapse can make daily life painfully uncomfortable. You may struggle with issues like incontinence, painful intercourse, constipation, or a persistent heavy feeling in your pelvis.
Plantar Fasciitis
Postpartum Recovery
The postpartum period brings profound joy mixed with new challenges for women as their bodies transition back to the pre-pregnancy state. While your baby receives plenty of care and attention, new moms often…
Prenatal Physical Therapy
Pregnancy is an exciting and rewarding time in a woman’s life. However, the physical changes your body undergoes can also lead to pain, discomfort, and dysfunction. At Direct Orthopedic Therapy, our highly …
Rotator Cuff Tears
A rotator cuff tear is a common shoulder injury that affects the muscles and tendons around the shoulder joint. These muscles and tendons form the rotator cuff, which helps you move your arm and shoulder.
Shoulder Pain
Sports Injuries
Stroke
Tendinitis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome(TOS)
TMJ/TMD
A Focus on Active Lifestyles
We believe in not just treating the condition but also in promoting an active lifestyle that can prevent future injuries. Our therapists provide education on injury prevention and lifestyle modifications to keep you moving and enjoying the activities you love.
Evidence-Based Practice in Jacksonville Beach
Staying abreast of the latest research is paramount in our practice. Our therapists employ evidence-based techniques to ensure that our patients benefit from the most current and scientifically supported treatments available.
Your Partner in Health
Our therapists view themselves as your partner in health. They are dedicated to not only assisting you in recovery but also in maintaining and enhancing your overall physical well-being for the long term.