Author: Devarshi Doshi

Physical therapists (PTs) are experts in the art and science of the evaluation and treatment of human movement dysfunctions. We care for people of all ages and treat a variety of muscle, joint and neurological conditions.

Conditions we have successfully treated:

• Joint Pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Knee Arthritis
• Hip Arthritis
• Shoulder Arthritis
• Hand Arthritis

What are my treatment options?

• Drugs
• Epidural Injections
• Surgery
• Physical Therapy*

Advantages of Physical Therapy:

• No side effects.
• Cost-effective.
• Supported by clinical research*.
• Customized to treat the underlying cause.

Your Recovery Process:

• Recovery of Joint Motion
• Recovery of Strength
• Pain Relief
• Improved Function
• Independent Care

Components of Your Care:

• A thorough biomechanical evaluation.
• Extensive patient education.
• A customized treatment plan.
• Effective joint mobilization techniques to decrease joint stiffness.
• Pain-relieving modalities such as ice, heat, ultrasound or electrical stimulation.
• Targeted stretching for tight muscles.
• Progressive strength training.
• Balance and functional re-education.

Everyone is different. You may require one or two visits, or an extended care plan over several weeks or months. If you’re ready for relief, and tired of “masking” your pain, treat the cause, not just the symptoms!

* Physical therapy techniques are recommended for arthritis of the knee, hip, shoulder, and hand. Physical Therapy 2005 85: 907-971; Physical Therapy 2004 84: 934-972.

A Reputation for Results

If you have low back pain, MM Physio strongly encourages you to seek the care of our qualified therapists. Physiotherapy helps patients avoid prolonged episodes of pain that can result in long-term disability. For those experiencing chronic pain, it should be part of a multi-faceted rehabilitation program. The fact is, Physiotherapy is conservative, cost-effective, reversible, and rarely has any side effects.

We Address the Cause

Millions of people suffer from low back pain that may result in a variety of problems such as limited recreational activities, troubles with daily activities, and even complete immobility. Early intervention is critical to help reduce pain and recover function. A combination of patient education, manual techniques, and therapeutic exercise is proven to reduce pain and help a patient recover their independence.

Conservative, Cost-Effective, No Side Effects

Drugs offer short-term relief but may have severe side effects. Spinal adjustments may be helpful, but this type of intervention is usually recommended for months-on-end with little proof of its effectiveness. In contrast, a comprehensive Physiotherapy program will not only provide you with pain relief, but will help you avoid repeat and often progressively worse episodes of pain. Once the pain subsides, we empower patients with the tools they need to help avoid repeat problems.

Conditions we commonly treat:

• Lumbar Sprain/Strain
• Acute Low Back Pain
• Sciatica
• Lumbago
• Pinched Nerve
• SI Dysfunction
• Slipped/Herniated Disc
• Arthritis
• Spondylosis
• Spondylolysis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Facet Arthropathy
• Degenerative Disc Disease