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Non-Surgical Orthopedics

STEROID INJECTIONS

Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Maricopa County and beyond.

Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.

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OVERVIEW

ABOUT STEROID INJECTIONS

Some pain acts like it has a hair trigger. You feel okay, then one normal thing sets it off: a longer drive, a set of stairs, a few hours on your feet. Then the area feels swollen, tight, and hard to trust. When inflammation is the main reason that keeps happening, steroid injections can be one option to calm the irritated spot. They don’t rebuild cartilage and they don’t repair a tear. They aim to reduce inflammation in a targeted area so that pain and swelling settle enough for you to move without bracing. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of East Mesa, AZ, we see injections as a way to quiet the flare, then we focus on what helps the relief last: strength, motion, and better mechanics during daily tasks.

BOOKING APPOINTMENTS

Use the online request form or call Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of East Mesa, AZ, to schedule a visit. We’ll ask where it hurts, what tends to trigger it, and what you’ve already tried, then we’ll tell you what to bring.

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You’ll start with an evaluation first, then we’ll decide if an injection fits. If you move forward, we plan your next steps around your response so you don’t feel better briefly and then flare again.

DIAGNOSE

EXAM & IMAGING

We start with your history and a movement exam. We look at triggers like walking, stairs, reaching, sitting, and sleeping, and we watch how you move through those basics.

TREATMENTS

CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM

If an injection makes sense, we coordinate it as part of your plan and pair it with therapy. We work on motion, strength around the joint, and how you load the area during real tasks like standing up, carrying bags, or reaching.

FOLLOW UP

WE CALL TO CHECK IN

We check how you feel over the next few days and weeks. If relief is limited or short, we adjust and talk next options.

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Testimonials for
The MODERN Approach

At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.

450+

5 Star Reviews

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Surgeries Avoided

20+

Orthopedic Experts

Gary K. — Google review

Eric and his staff were awesome. I'm 71 years old and still very athletic. They did a fantastic job getting me back to the sports I love. I think they are the best physical therapy place in Phoenix

   Gary K.
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Allison H. — Google review

Everyone is very knowledgeable and they explain what is going on and why you are doing particular exercises. I would recommend them!!

   Allison H.
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Jon C. — Google review

These people are wonderful. I had A fall down some stairs and had trouble with movement in my right knee. Hey they did a complete evaluation and then came up with a plan that worked me hard enough for progress but didn’t leave me sore. I started being able to bend my knee 90 degrees and after five weeks we were at 115 degrees! I highly recommend their friendly knowledgeable staff.

   Jon C.
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What Are You Experiencing?

You might not know what treatment you need, as most people don’t. What you do know is that something hurts. That’s enough for us to start. Fill out this quick form and just tell us how it feels. We’ll look it over and reach out to talk through what could be going on and what might help.

  LOW  HIGH  

SEVERE PAIN

If your pain feels like too much to handle, please don’t wait around. Call 911 or get to the nearest hospital. Once the emergency part is taken care of, we’ll be here to help you with longer-term support.

MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT

Maybe it’s not stopping you from getting through the day, but it’s always there feeling sharp, dull, or just plain annoying. Let us know what it feels like. We’ll work with you to figure out why it’s happening and how to make things easier.

MINOR PAINS & ACHES

A little soreness or stiffness might not sound like much, but it can still mess with your day. Those small aches are often your body’s way of saying something needs attention. Tell us what you’ve been noticing, and we’ll help keep it from turning into something worse.

Quick Diagnosis Form

Answering Your Questions

How do I know if my flare is “inflammation” or just a tight muscle?

Inflammation often comes with swelling, heat, and that deep ache that lingers after activity. Tight muscle pain usually feels more local and can change quickly with movement or position. The exam helps us sort out which one is driving your symptoms.

Will an injection make the pain disappear right away?

Sometimes you feel a quick change, sometimes it takes several days. Some people get partial relief instead of a full reset. We’ll talk about what’s realistic for your condition so you’re not waiting for a miracle.

What if I’m worried I’ll push too hard once it feels better?
That’s a smart concern. Relief can make you forget you still need to build strength and tolerance. We’ll give you a simple ramp so you add activity without kicking off another flare.
Does it matter what I do in therapy after an injection?

Yes. The goal is to use the calmer phase to rebuild support around the area and clean up mechanics that overload it. If you skip that part, symptoms often creep back once you return to normal routines.

"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."

Josh Adams

MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
CEO

"When an athlete gets injured, a team of doctors and therapists evaluates them, orders imaging, and decides the best path forward. If surgery is needed, they go straight to surgery; if not, they get condition-specific physical therapy and targeted injections to speed healing. This is the same process pro athletes use to get back on the field quickly—and at Modern, you can access that same level of care for the same cost as any other physical therapy clinic."   - Josh Adams

Without Advanced Imaging

Your PT

is Operating Blindly.

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY

What sets MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE apart is that our physical therapists and orthopedists utilize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. That means care is guided by what we can actually see, not guesswork.

ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN

For the same price as ANY other physical therapy clinic...

we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
Athlete

so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.