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Non-Surgical Orthopedics

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including South East Tucson, Green Valley, Sierra Vista, Pima County and beyond.

Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.

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ABOUT PHYSICAL THERAPY

At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, physical therapy is about helping people move without feeling limited. Some patients come in after a sudden tweak that threw their week off. Others have been fighting stiffness for years and finally reached the point where they’re tired of working around it. Some can’t bend without feeling a pinch. Others feel tight and unsteady getting out of bed. We look at how your body actually behaves in real life. You get a plan that fits your day and your pace. Sometimes that means loosening a tight joint. Sometimes it’s strength work. Sometimes small daily changes make the biggest difference. The goal is motion that feels natural again.

BOOKING APPOINTMENTS

Scheduling is simple. Call Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, or send a quick request online. Our staff explains what the first visit looks like so nothing feels surprising.

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Most people see progress over a handful of sessions. They’re spaced out so your body adapts but not so far apart that things backslide.

DIAGNOSE

EXAM & IMAGING

Your therapist watches the way you sit, walk, bend, or lift. We look for the point where the pattern breaks. That spot usually tells us more than the area that hurts. Your plan starts from there.

TREATMENTS

CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM

Treatment changes as your body responds. In the beginning, we may work on calming irritated tissue or easing stiffness. As things improve, we shift into strength and stability so the problem doesn’t keep coming back.

FOLLOW UP

WE CALL TO CHECK IN

Follow-up visits help us make sure things keep moving the right way. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, we adjust the plan as needed so you never feel stuck.

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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.

450+

5 Star Reviews

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Locations

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Different Services Offered

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Orthopedic Experts

Office was very welcoming from the moment you walked into the office, Marissa and Kelsey were there to greet me. They know all of their patients and treat them like family. Dr. Dault was AMAZING. SHE listened and really searched to find the answers to my pain. Eric was very thorough when doing my ultrasound to diagnose my issue. Their recommendations helped me and in the end my pain decreased! Thank you to the entire team!

   Sue Moring
Mesa, AZ Resident

I was in a pretty dark place before starting at the Chandler location. My low back pain was completely debilitating and affecting the quality of my life for many years. I saw Phil once a week for 6 weeks and feel stronger and more confident than I have in many, many years. Phil explained the results of my MRI in great detail and answered my questions (as trivial as they might have been) with respect and understanding... I have been to many physical therapists before and the results I got here were the best. I highly recommend the Chandler location and will go back again if I ever need to!

   Richard Cotela
Phoenix, AZ Resident

Where do I start with the praise for this Team of miracle workers... I had suffered from chronic lower back pain for the last 8 years due to 32 years of golf and upper back pain due to 13 years of sitting at a desk. I utilized a chiropractor for the past 7 years but the pain ALWAYS came back and I NEVER got better. One visit with Dr. Josh and two X-rays showed the problem was stemming from my foot and a collapsing arch—which my previous chiropractor NEVER took the time to explore and diagnose.

   Cory Krebs
Mesa High Football Coach

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. 

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SEVERE PAIN

If you are experiencing severe pain that is not intolerable, 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

What problems can physical therapy help with?

A mix of things. Back aches from long sitting. Knee pain on stairs. Shoulder tension from work. Hip tightness from long commutes. Balance issues. Old injuries that flare during simple tasks. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, each plan fits the person, not a preset routine.

Why does the pain sometimes shift around?

Pain can be tricky. The real issue might sit above or below the place that hurts. When one area stops pulling its weight, another takes over. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, we look at the whole pattern so we fix the right thing.

Can stress make movement worse?

Yes. Stress changes breathing and posture. Muscles stay tight longer. That tension can spread through the neck, shoulders, or low back. Therapy helps break that cycle with better movement and better awareness.

Do I need to be in shape before starting?

No. You can start from any level. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, we build everything around your comfort and ability. You don’t need to “prepare” for therapy. You show up as you are.

What if I feel nervous?

A lot of people do. New routines can feel intimidating. We take things slow and explain each step. You stay in control of the pace.

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

Josh Adams

MODERN 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 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

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.