We Assess & Treat Musculoskeletal Injuries
The goal of orthopedic rehabilitation is to improve your movement quality and range of motion. We assess your injury, determine your weaknesses, and create a plan to get you moving again.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Located in Manhattan's Union Square, NYC
How We Help:
Orthopedic Rehabilitation concentrates on issues of the musculoskeletal framework - muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons. We analyze, oversee and treat injuries of the musculoskeletal framework and restore patients directly after orthopedic operations. At James Fowler Physical Therapy, our therapists spend a significant amount of time treating post-operative joints, acute injuries due to sporting activities or everyday injuries, arthritis and more.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation is key to reestablish the patient's movement quality and range of motion post-surgery. Patients normally have weakness and deficiencies which can be reduced or repaired through re-education, manual massage and customized workouts. Our therapists are trained in surgical systems and will educate the patient and show them suitable workouts intended to reestablish motion and minimize pain/issues.
Who We Help:
While most patients see us due to injury as a result of an auto accident, sporting injury, or other type of unexpected injury, we also regularly work with those suffering from chronic pain (arthritis, etc.) and restricted movement.
We work to:
- Improve your mobility, working on increasing your pain-free range of motion.
- Reduce inflammation, muscle tension, and over stiffness.
- Improve your gait and make it easier for you to walk, jog, and run.
- Stabilize joints
- Increase overall flexibility and strength
- Improve your posture (we often incorporate movement rehabilitation into our processes)
Ultimately, our goal is to get you moving - walking, running, dancing, and playing - so that you can return to your normal life.
Book an AppointmentNYC Physical Therapy: Personalized Care for Your Optimal Health
At James Fowler Physical Therapy, we believe in treating more than just the injury—we focus on treating the whole person. Located in the heart of New York City, our team of experienced therapists is dedicated to providing customized treatment plans that help you regain strength, mobility, and overall well-being.
Why Choose James Fowler Physical Therapy?
Our approach is simple: we combine hands-on therapy, movement analysis, and cutting-edge techniques to accelerate recovery and prevent future injuries. Whether you're an athlete, a busy professional, or simply looking to improve your quality of life, we're here to support you every step of the way.
- Comprehensive Evaluation: We begin with a detailed assessment to identify the root cause of your pain or injury. Our goal is to treat symptoms and understand and address the underlying issues.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: No two patients are the same, so we create individualized plans based on their specific needs, goals, and lifestyle.
- Movement & Performance Expertise: As a former dancer and movement specialist, James Fowler brings a unique perspective on biomechanics and injury prevention that enhances every treatment.
Our NYC Services
We offer a full range of physical therapy services designed to get you back to doing what you love—whether it's running, dancing, or simply living pain-free.
- Sports Rehabilitation: Our team specializes in post-injury recovery and return-to-sport programs that help athletes of all levels get back to their peak performance.
- Orthotics & Biomechanics: We use state-of-the-art gait analysis to create custom orthotics that improve movement and alleviate pain caused by foot or postural imbalances.
- Women's Health: From pelvic floor therapy to prenatal and postpartum care, we offer specialized services tailored to women's unique needs.
- Post-Surgical Rehab: A comprehensive rehab program after surgery is crucial. Our therapists work with you to ensure a safe, steady recovery.
Manual Therapy: Hands-on treatment techniques such as joint mobilization and soft tissue massage are integral to improving mobility and relieving pain.
We Employ Numerous Methodologies
When it comes to rehabilitation, there is no "one size fits all" or a "magic pill" that is suitable for everyone. For this reason, our physical therapists customize your treatment based on your needs, level of pain, lifestyle, age, and other factors that have a tangible influence on your treatment.
Select a technique below to learn more about treatments we leverage.
Active Release Technique
Active release is a contemporary massage technique that effectively addresses symptoms emanating from muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. This is not a relaxation massage, but rather an intense and focused practice that addresses and relieves pain.
Dance Rehabilitation
JFPT's specially trained team of physical therapists work with artists such as dancers, gymnasts, figure skaters and musicians to provide an in-depth evaluation that assesses posture, strength, movement patterns and performance techniques.
Joint Mobilization
Joint mobilization is a manual therapy intervention, a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at a 'target' synovial joint with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect.
Joint Mobilization With Movement (Mulligan's Technique)
The Mulligan concept can be used to help treat a variety of injuries and pain including neck pain, back pain and upper and lower extremity injuries. Designed to reduce pain and improve the patient's range of motion the Mulligan technique involves Natural Apophyseal Glides (NAGS), Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGS) and Mobilization with Movement (MWM) for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
Lumbar Stabilization & Core Strengthening
Lumbar stabilization is the development of a neutral spine position and we work with patients to reinforce and educate them for better alignment while standing, sitting, and participation in recreational activities.
Muscle Energy Technique
Muscle energy technique is a manual therapy procedure which involves the voluntary contraction of a muscle in a precisely controlled direction at varying levels of intensity against a distinct counter-force applied by the therapist.
Myofascial Release - Direct & Non-Direct Approach
Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.
Neuromuscular Facilitation
An advanced form of flexibility training that involves both the stretching and contraction of the targeted muscle group.
Postural Re-Education
Maintaining good posture is extremely important to general wellness and injury prevention. We break down your current posture and movement and educate patients on how to sit, stand and move with proper posture.
Running Analysis
Running analysis is a thorough study of a patient's gait, foot strike, stride length, running/walking body alignment, core engagement and shoe selection.
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Soft tissue mobilization is breaking up inelastic or fibrous muscle tissue such as scar tissue from a back injury, move tissue fluids, and relax muscle tension using the physical therapist's manual therapy.
Sports Physical Therapy
Sports physical therapy is a customized program to help our athletes achieve their physical goals. Each sports therapy patient has a customized treatment and training plan designed to increase their strength, speed and movement resulting in a more dynamic athlete.
Strain / Counter-Strain Technique
Strain and Counterstrain is a gentle soft tissue manipulation technique. Strain and Counterstrain is effective in treating pain, limitations in strength and range of motion, allows a therapist to release muscle and connective tissue spasm from all areas and systems of the human body.
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