Non-Surgical Orthopedics
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Tucson, Oro Valley, South Tucson, Maricopa 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 Tucson, AZ, physical therapy is about giving people a chance to move without feeling held back. A knee that stiffens after a short walk. A back that locks up after sitting too long. A neck that aches after work and refuses to settle down. These things build up over time and start running your life. You avoid the stairs and stop doing hobbies you enjoyed. Even simple things like carrying laundry or standing at the sink can feel like too much. Therapy is there to change that. Sometimes it’s exercise to rebuild strength. Sometimes it’s stretching or hands-on work to release stiffness. Often it’s a mix of everything, plus guidance for what to do at home. No two people get the same plan because no two problems are the same.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Appointments are simple to arrange. Call Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Tucson, AZ, or use the online option. Staff will walk you through the basics, answer questions, and make sure you feel ready before that first visit.
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Most patients at our Tucson clinic come once or twice a week, stretched over several weeks, so recovery has time to take hold.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
Therapists check how you move, measure strength, and listen to your history. This first step makes the plan specific instead of guesswork.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
Treatment can be stretching, exercise, balance work, or hands-on care. At Tucson, therapy shifts as your body improves, so recovery doesn’t stall.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
Follow-up visits keep progress moving. We track results, make small adjustments, and support long-term change instead of temporary relief.
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What Are You Experiencing?
You don’t have to have it all figured out by yourself. Most people just know that it hurts, not how to fix it. That’s enough. Fill out this simple form and let us know in your own words how it’s hurting. We’ll take a look and then give you a call in order to take you through what may be happening and how we may be able to help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If your pain is severe and you cannot manage it, don’t wait. Call 911 or come directly to your local hospital. Attend to the emergency first. When you are in a place of safety and ready, we will have follow-up care and recovery available.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
This type of pain will interfere with daily life. Sometimes it’s a sharp, aching type, sometimes it’ll just be a dull sensation. Either way, however, it’s a good idea to pay attention to it. Take note of how it feels, and we can go from there in figuring out what’s going on.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Even tiny aches add up. That sore back, muscle pains, or that pesky hurt you keep postponing do matter and could ruin your day. Let us in on what you’ve noticed, and we’ll collaborate to keep things from escalating.
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Answering Your Questions
What makes physical therapy different from working out?
Exercise on its own can help, but it probably won’t address the source of pain where whereas physical therapy is guided and targeted. Movements are chosen carefully, adjusted as your body responds. That’s the difference between random exercise and progress that sticks.
Can therapy help with old injuries that never healed right?
Yes. We see patients in Tucson who are still dealing with pain years later. Therapy focuses on loosening scar tissue, improving strength, and retraining movement. It may take time, but improvement is possible even for injuries that feel permanent.
How does therapy help with balance issues?
Weak muscles and stiff joints often throw balance off. Therapy builds stability with strengthening and balance drills. For many older adults in Tucson, this means feeling safer while walking or moving around the house.
What should I expect after a session?
Mild soreness is common, similar to what you feel after exercise. Most patients also notice less stiffness and smoother movement. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Tucson, AZ, relief builds with consistency because it’s not about one visit; it’s about steady steps.
Can physical therapy prevent future flare-ups?
Yes. Strengthening any weak areas, improving flexibility, and teaching better movement patterns all lower the risk of pain coming back. Many patients leave therapy with simple exercises they can keep doing at home, which makes a big difference over time.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN MEDICINE
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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
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so you can get back to
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