Non-Surgical Orthopedics
POST-OP REHAB
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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OVERVIEW
After surgery, you usually get a list of dos and don’ts. What you do not always get is a simple answer for the everyday stuff. Getting up from the couch, sitting through a car ride, walking across a parking lot, or sleeping without waking up stiff can all feel harder than you expected. Post-op rehab gives you a plan so you are not guessing. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, we help calm swelling, get safe motion back, and rebuild strength that drops quickly when you protect one side. We also catch the habits that sneak in, like limping, leaning away from the surgical side, turning a foot out, or holding your breath when you stand. Those patterns can turn into back, hip, or neck pain even when the surgical site is healing well.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Call or fill out our online form to book your first visit. We will tell you what to bring and what to expect, so you do not show up unsure.
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Most patients start with closer follow-ups early, so stiffness and swelling do not build up. As you improve, visits usually spread out while your home plan grows.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We review your surgeon’s restrictions first so we do not guess. We check swelling, motion, and how you move during basics like walking, stairs, and standing from a chair.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
We start with what is safe right now, even if it feels small. Treatment often includes gentle motion, light strengthening, and coaching for daily set-ups like car transfers, stairs, and sleep positions.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We pay attention to how you feel later that day and the next morning, not just during the visit. If you flare after errands or a longer day on your feet, we adjust pacing and keep you moving forward.
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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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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.
LOW HIGH
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
Is it normal to feel better during the day and worse at night?
Yes, it happens a lot. You loosen up as you move, then swelling and guarding show up later after you have been on it for hours. We help you pace activity so evenings do not feel like a reset button.
Why do I feel sore in my low back or opposite hip now?
Your body will find a workaround. You might lean, shorten your step, or shift weight to the other side without noticing. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, we look for those patterns early and clean them up before they become their own problem.
I keep having “good days.” Can I do more?
Good days can trick you. Pain often improves faster than strength and control, and tissues still heal on a schedule. If you want to add activity, add one thing and judge it by how you feel the next morning.
What should I do when swelling flares after a busy day?
Swelling often shows up later, so it can feel like it came out of nowhere. Take note of what you did and how long it lasted, because that helps us adjust your plan. If swelling comes with a sudden change that feels out of proportion, call your surgeon.
When do you start working on return to work tasks?
We start as soon as your restrictions allow it. Early goals might be walking without a limp or sitting longer for desk work. Later, we build strength and endurance for longer shifts and the demands of your job.
"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.
