Non-Surgical Orthopedics
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area Including Chandler, Queen Creek & Beyond
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
ABOUT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational therapy is about the parts of the day that quietly stopped being easy. Pulling on socks. Working a zipper. Gripping a fork through a meal. Typing out an email without your hand giving up halfway. These are the things nobody notices until one of them turns into a struggle, and then they're all you can think about. Our occupational therapists go straight to that. They figure out where your day is snagging, dig into what's behind it, and rebuild the strength, coordination, and practical know-how to get those tasks back under your control. Some days that means retraining a hand after surgery. Other days, it's reworking how you handle a job that pain has made miserable. No two people lose the same things, so no two plans match.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Setting up a visit is simple. Call us or use the online option. Our staff takes care of the scheduling, answers anything you're unsure about, and walks you through what the first appointment will involve.
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Rebuilding daily function usually takes more than one visit. At our Gilbert clinic, sessions are spaced across several weeks, so skills come back steadily instead of all at once.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
Therapists look at how your hands work, how you handle everyday tasks, and where things fall apart. That first read keeps the plan tied to your real obstacles, not a generic checklist.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
Care might mean hand therapy, fine motor work, task retraining, or adapting how you do things at Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Gilbert, AZ. The plan shifts as your function returns.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
Check-ins keep the gains from slipping. At our Gilbert clinic, we track how daily tasks are coming along and adjust the plan, so the progress holds up at home and on the job.
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Customer Reviews
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.
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5 Star Reviews
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Surgeries Avoided
20+
Orthopedic Experts
I cannot say enough, good things about my experience here. From the moment you walk in the staff is welcoming, kind, and professional, making each appointment something to look forward to rather than a chore. They genuinely listen to your feedback. On days when my pain was elevated, they immediately modified my routine to make sure I was safe and comfortable while still making progress definitely five stars.
Janice C.
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Ryan and the team were incredible. MRI and doctor told me that I had a couple tears in the bottom of my foot after a kickboxing injury. Ryan got me back to walking, exercising, and Muay Thai sooner than expected and with full confidence. Will recommend this team to anyone who needs Physical Therapy.
Jordan H.
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Great group of people. And they know their business. I had trouble standing and walking, but they identified the issues and provided me with the exercises and stretches I needed to allow me to go on my vacation that involved miles of walking. I'm thankful they were there for me.
Brandon L.
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What Are You Experiencing?
Most people don’t come in knowing exactly what treatment they need. What they do know is that something hurts. That’s all we need to start. Fill out this quick form and just tell us how your pain feels. Once we read through it, we’ll give you a call to talk about what might be causing it and what we can do to help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If your pain feels unbearable or you can’t think straight, please don’t wait; call 911 or head to the hospital right away. Get the urgent care first. Once you’re safe, we’ll be here to help with the next steps.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
This is the kind of pain that doesn’t stop you completely, but it makes every day harder. Maybe it’s sharp. Maybe it’s dull and won’t let up. Write down what it feels like. We’ll go over it with you and start figuring out what’s behind it.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Even the small stuff matters. A stiff back in the morning, sore joints after work, or little aches that keep showing up are all worth paying attention to. Tell us what you’ve been noticing, and we’ll help you stay on top of it before it gets worse.
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Answering Your Questions
What kinds of problems does occupational therapy actually treat?
A wide range. People come in after hand or wrist surgery, with arthritis that's made daily tasks tough, with nerve issues affecting grip, or with coordination that's slipped after an injury or stroke. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Gilbert, AZ, the common thread is daily function, whatever's behind it.
How is this different from regular physical therapy?
Physical therapy works on movement, strength, and getting around. Occupational therapy zeroes in on the specific daily tasks, dressing, cooking, writing, and handling your job. The two often run alongside each other when both apply.
Can it help with arthritis in my hands?
Yes, that's a frequent reason people come in. Therapy works on keeping the joints moving, building grip where it's faded, and finding easier ways to manage the tasks that arthritis has made painful. The goal is to keep your hands useful for daily life.
Will occupational therapy help me get back to my job?
Often it can. Plenty of people come in because an injury or condition makes their work tasks hard to manage. The therapist looks at what your job actually demands and builds the plan around getting you back to it without re-aggravating the problem.
Do I practice things at home too?
Yes, and it matters. A lot of progress happens between visits. The therapist usually sends you home with simple exercises or task practice to build on the clinic work. At our Gilbert clinic, that home piece is a big part of what keeps things moving.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
CEO
Without Advanced Imaging
Your PT
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
we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
Athlete
we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
Athlete
so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.
