Non-Surgical Orthopedics
STEROID INJECTIONS
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Peoria, Sun City, Glendale, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
Some pain won’t fully settle because the area stays irritated. You rest, ice, and back off, and it still nags. Then you do something ordinary, like a grocery run or a longer drive, and it spikes again. Steroid injections can help when inflammation is a big part of the problem. They don’t rebuild cartilage, and they don’t repair a tear. They can calm the irritated spot so walking, sleeping, and basic movement feel less guarded. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Peoria, AZ, we treat an injection as one tool, not the whole answer. The goal is to use any relief to move better, then build the strength and control that helps keep the flare from returning.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Use the online request form or call us to schedule a visit. We’ll ask where it hurts, what sets it off, and what you’ve tried so far, then we’ll tell you what to bring.
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You’ll start with an evaluation, then we decide if an injection fits. If you move forward, we plan rehab around your response so you don’t feel better for a day and then flare again.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We start with your history and a movement exam. We look at what triggers symptoms, stairs, reaching, sitting, walking, sleep, and we check how you move. If you have imaging, we review it, but we match it to what your body is doing.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
If an injection makes sense, we coordinate it as part of your care plan and pair it with therapy. We work on range of motion, strength around the joint, and how you load the area during daily tasks. Relief helps, but it’s not a free pass to jump right back into everything.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We check how you feel over the next days and weeks. If relief is limited or short, we adjust the plan and talk about other options. If it helps, we focus on making it last.
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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
The front office staff, especially Cheri is wonderful to work with and happy to help with your needs. The therapists there have a great team and attitude. They definitely want to see you succeed. Ian has a great bedside manner but really they all do. I would recommend them anytime.
Kara Vowell
Mesa, AZ Resident
Fantastic results for chronic sciatica after just 3 weeks. Everyone is kind, helpful and meets you where you are at. I’m so grateful to have found Modern PT.
Tracy Jo Wade
Phoenix, AZ Resident
Modern Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine exceeded my expectations. Being able to get the diagnosis through ultrasound on the first visit is so much more efficient in diagnosing and determining the treatment plan. It was amazing to be able to see the collaboration between Dr. Davies, PT Tim Moxie and Ryan with ultrasound. They are all very caring and I am currently receiving outstanding PT through Tim for shoulder pain. They offer additional treatment options as well. The office staff is flexible. I am recommending this office to friends and family.
Marian Cotten
Mesa High Football Coach
What Are You Experiencing?
Pain is hard to put into words. You might not have a good sense of what kind of care you need, and that’s OK. What matters is how things are right now. Please fill out this short form to summarize how things are. We will then follow up and take you through what may be causing the pain, as well as what may work as a solution.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If the pain is severe such that you are unable to deal, don’t wait. Call 911 or go straight to a hospital. Safety is essential, no matter what. That initial action, after which we are able to lend a hand in helping you find longer-term relief.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
Sometimes, pain will keep you from being brought to your knees, but it does disrupt your ability to function in daily life. Perhaps it’s intermittent and stabbing, or maybe it’s just present during the day. Let’s get those details from you, and we’ll do our best to determine what’s causing it.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Little aches hurt just as badly. A sore shoulder, stiff knees, or a throbbing ache that shows itself every once in a while can still have its toll. Let us know how you’ve been doing, and we’ll take care of it for you before it grows into something bigger.
Quick Diagnosis Form
Answering Your Questions
How do you tell if inflammation is really the problem?
We look for patterns like swelling, warmth, night aching, and stiffness after rest that eases once you move. We also look at strength and mechanics, because weakness can make a joint feel “inflamed” even when the main issue is load. The exam helps sort that out.
What’s the most common way people mess this up?
They feel better and do too much too fast. A long walk, a hard workout, or a big cleaning day can stir it right back up. We’ll give you simple pacing rules so you don’t trade one good day for a rough week.
If it works, does that mean I’m fixed?
It means the irritation calmed down. It doesn’t mean the cause is gone. That’s why therapy still matters, so you build support and change what’s been stressing the area.
What if it doesn’t help much?
Can I still take my usual pain meds after an injection?
Sometimes, but don’t assume. If you take something daily, or you use anti-inflammatories on rough days, tell us what it is and how often you take it. Bring a list or a photo of the bottles and we’ll walk through what’s okay and what you may need to pause.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN MEDICINE
CEO
Without Advanced Imaging
Your PT
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What separates MODERN SPORTS MEDICINE from just about every other company is our physical therapists and orthopedists utlize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. Everyone else is operating blindly.
ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN
we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
Athlete
so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.
