Non-Surgical Orthopedics
POST-OP REHAB
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
The repair happens in the operating room. The awkward part starts at home. You stand up, and the joint feels unfamiliar. You sit too long, and it stiffens up. You do one normal thing, like a short walk or a few chores, and later you worry because swelling shows up. Post-op rehab gives you a plan so you do not spend your day guessing. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Phoenix, AZ, we help calm swelling, restore safe motion, and rebuild strength that drops quickly when you favor one side. We also watch for protective habits like limping, leaning to the good side, turning a foot out, or holding your breath when you stand. Those patterns can stick and start bothering your back, hips, or neck.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Call Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Phoenix, AZ, or book online. Bring your post-op instructions, paperwork, the surgery date, and the procedure name.
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Early visits are often closer together because stiffness and swelling can build fast. As you move better and recover well between sessions, visits usually spread out. We set the pace based on your restrictions and how you feel the next morning.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We start with your surgeon’s restrictions, so nothing is a guess. We check swelling, range of motion, muscle control, and basics like walking, stairs, and standing from a chair. Then we talk about what feels hardest at home.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
We start where you are today, even if progress looks small at first. Treatment may include gentle motion work, light strengthening, and coaching for braces or slings, stairs, and daily set-ups like getting into the car or finding a workable sleep position.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We look at what happens after you leave, not just what happens during the visit. If a grocery run or a longer day on your feet makes swelling jump, we adjust and talk pacing. If you bounce back well, we progress you and move to the next phase.
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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
Why do I feel stiff after sitting, even if I felt okay earlier?
After surgery, tissues tighten when you stay still, and swelling tends to settle. The first few steps can feel rough, then it eases as you warm up. We work on short movement breaks and the right exercises so you do not feel “locked up” every time you get up.
What are common mistakes that slow recovery?
Most are normal life things, not big dramatic events. Doing too much on a good day. Standing too long while cooking. Walking farther because it felt fine in the moment. Sitting in a low chair that forces awkward movement. Rehab helps you spot these traps early and gives you safer options.
How do you decide when to progress exercises?
We look at your protocol, how clean your movement is, and what happens the next day. If swelling stays controlled and you recover well, we add the next step. If every increase causes a multi-day flare, we adjust and build tolerance first.
When should I call the surgeon right away?
Call if you notice new drainage, increasing redness or warmth, fever, calf pain with swelling, or a sudden change that feels out of proportion. Those issues need medical guidance. Do not wait them out.
"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.
