Non-Surgical Orthopedics
MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
Some pain doesn’t budge with stretches and a heating pad. A stiff spot in your lower back won’t loosen. You go to check your blind spot and your neck says no. Your shoulder catches halfway when you grab the cereal off the top shelf. That’s where manual therapy comes in. It’s a fancy name for something simple, which is your therapist using their hands. They press on the stuck joints, dig into the knots, and stretch you farther than you can stretch yourself. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Phoenix, AZ, we always follow it with exercise, so the looseness you get on the table is still there when you’re back home.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Phone us, or reach out to us through our online form if you hate phone calls. Say where it hurts you and for how long it's been an issue, and we’ll pair you with a therapist who sees a lot of that.
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Twice a week is pretty normal at first. After a few weeks, we drop to once a week, and before long you’re mostly working on your own at home.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We’ll have you touch your toes, turn, and reach up high, then press around until you say “yep, right there.” We test your nerves and strength, too, because hands-on work isn’t the right fit for everybody.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
Part of the hour is on the table, with us working on joints, muscles, and stretches. The other part is you, doing a few moves right away to use the motion we just freed up, and you can tell us to skip anything you don’t like.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We remeasure about every third visit, and you’ll spend less time on the table as you go. Near the end, your ten minutes of stretching in the living room is carrying most of the load.
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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.
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I have had a great experience with Dr. Patrick O’Brien . He is very thorough and takes time to explain the detail of every step in each exercise. I also appreciate that each office visit is truly one on one with him. And most importantly -after just one very first session- I felt tremendous relief from lower back pain that had been bothering me for 2 months. I’m grateful for his expertise and highly recommend him.
Kathy C.
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Patrick and the team are outstanding! They are very skilled in their field; they incorporate practices that root out the pain or discomfort; they do a great job of crafting programs and exercises to solve the symptoms being experienced; their customer service is excellent; and, their facility is perfect for the individualized care a person wants. I'm so glad I found them for my particular issues, and I highly recommend them.
Robert L.
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This is my 2nd stint at rehab with Dr Patrick. He’s very knowledgeable and works with you 1 on 1. I would never go to a cookie cutter P/T clinic ever again. I recommend him without reservation.
Susan M.
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What Are You Experiencing?
You may not know specifically what type of treatment you would require. What you do know is that you hurt, and right now that’s really what is most important. To better know how to serve you, please take a few minutes to fill out this brief form describing the discomfort or pain you are experiencing. With a clearer idea, we will contact you to discuss what may be occurring and how we may be able to assist.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If you are experiencing severe or unbearable pain, don’t wait. Call 911 or proceed directly to your nearby hospital. When the emergency is treated, we will then be prepared to work together to assist you in gaining longer-term relief.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
Maybe your pain isn’t keeping you back, but it is making daily living a bit harder than it has to be. If it’s sharp, annoying, or keeps coming back, let us know what you’re dealing with. We can start together to investigate why it’s happening and how we can make it better.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Minor aches may not seem significant, but sometimes they are your body’s way of telling you it needs a helping hand. The stiffness, soreness, or occasional pains are great things to bring to our attention. Let us know what you’ve been experiencing, and we’ll point you in the direction of care that prevents small issues from turning into large ones.
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Answering Your Questions
Is this basically a massage?
It can feel like one in spots. The difference is we’re going after the exact joint or muscle that’s limiting you, not just relaxing you. And you’ll always leave with homework.
Will manual therapy hurt?
Expect pressure. When we hit a really knotted spot, it’s tender for a bit, and the next morning you could be a touch sore. Sharp pain is a no, so speak up and we’ll back off.
Are you going to crack my back?
Not unless you want us to and it makes sense for your problem. Plenty of people never get a single pop and still do great. We’ll ask first, every time.
Which problems does it help with?
It helps backs and necks that feel locked up. We use it a lot on shoulders that stop at eye level, creaky hips, and the ankle or wrist that stayed stiff after the cast came off.
How fast does it work?
Some people sit up from the first session, already turning their head farther. Stiffness you’ve had since your kids were little takes longer, maybe a month. Skip the homework and it tends to creep back.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
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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
so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.
