Expert Orthopedic Physical Therapy for Injury Recovery and Improved Mobility
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare provides specialized orthopedic physical therapy to help individuals recover from injuries, manage pain, and restore strength, mobility, and function. Our doctorate-trained physical therapists create personalized treatment plans focused on helping each patient achieve their goals and return to the activities they enjoy.
Through evidence-based techniques including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, aquatic therapy, advanced modalities, and patient education, our team helps individuals improve movement, build confidence, and maximize their physical recovery. With Gaylord, you receive expert care from therapists dedicated to helping you move better and feel stronger.
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Orthopedics & Physical Therapy At Gaylord
Recover stronger with Gaylord's advanced physical therapy
Our physical therapy services address musculoskeletal issues ranging from common to complex. We work with you to design a personalized rehab program and monitor your progress closely, using established and new technologies to help you perform at your personal best. At each of our six locations you will find a team of experts knowledgeable in a wide array of orthopedic-based dysfunctions and sports injuries, including but not limited to:
Degenerative conditions of the spine and peripheral joints
No matter what your plan of recovery may require, our skilled therapists provide the expert care you need
Aquatic Therapy
The physical properties of water diminish the effects of gravity. The therapeutic properties of water combined with the skill of our therapists that will help you to improve your mobility and function. Location: Wallingford
Intramuscular Manual Therapy (IMT), also known as dry needling, is designed to improve muscle function, induce relaxation, and decrease pain. This technique is performed in addition to the traditional therapy assessment, exercise, and mobilization techniques.
Exercise Therapy
Medical Exercise Therapy (MET) is a concept used worldwide to organize exercises in a robust treatment protocol for patients with musculoskeletal and locomotor dysfunctions. It is beneficial in preventing overuse lesions, often seen in workers and athletes.
Gait Training
Gait training is a distinct form of physical therapy that helps strengthen and improve your walk and stance. It specifically focuses on balance and posture, adjusting your position, your endurance, and can include different forms of technology.
Physiatry
Physiatry diagnoses and treats conditions that have resulted in temporary or permanent loss of function affecting independence. The goal is to improve quality of life by avoiding surgery and narcotics.
Post-Op Care uses current evidence-based post-surgical protocols for total joint replacements, ligament and tendon repairs, fractures, fusions, and other procedures. Our therapists tailor each patient's exercise program to ensure the best functional outcome.
Soft Tissue Mobilization
STM can help increase local blood flow, improve muscle mobility/plasticity, and reduce pain when muscles become sore or develop trigger points (knots). This can be done with an instrument (Graston), foam roll, or other device.
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine addresses the rehabilitative needs of injured patients seeking to regain their highest level of physical performance, regardless of whether the injury originated with playing a sport, orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, or other event.
Our Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCSs) are physical therapists who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes to enhance their performance. They perform sport-specific testing sessions, develop safe and effective strength and conditioning programs, and provide injury reduction guidance.
TMD/TMJ
Our therapists with advanced training in TMD will evaluate and create an individualized plan involving manual therapy, postural training, and exercises to decrease pain and restore function. Our team collaborates with dentists and ENTs to ensure the best outcomes.
Golf Performance Program
Gaylord's Golf Performance Program pairs professional and amateur golf players with a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified physical therapist to evaluate and enhance your golf game without straining muscles.
Our on-site Radiology & Imaging Services support your orthopedic care with timely, high-quality imaging – right here at Gaylord. Whether it’s an X-ray to evaluate joint alignment or an ultrasound to assess soft tissue damage, our team works closely with your providers to guide your personalized recovery plan.
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Technology at Gaylord
We use the latest technology to advance your recovery
Where you choose to receive care can make all the difference. Gaylord offers an extraordinary range of technologies and patient services, all based on the latest research and best practices.
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What is orthopedic physical therapy?
Orthopedic physical therapy helps people recover from injuries and conditions affecting the muscles, joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons. Treatment can help reduce pain, improve strength and mobility, restore function, and make it easier to return to everyday activities.
What conditions can orthopedic physical therapy treat?
Orthopedic physical therapy can treat many musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, including sports injuries, muscle strains, ligament sprains, tendonitis, bursitis, degenerative conditions of the spine and joints, and injuries requiring post-surgical rehabilitation. Gaylord also provides physical therapy for work-related injuries.
Can physical therapy help after orthopedic surgery?
Yes. Physical therapy after orthopedic surgery can help restore strength, mobility, range of motion, and function. Gaylord provides post-surgical rehabilitation for patients recovering from procedures including total joint replacements, ligament and tendon repairs, fractures, and spinal fusions.
Does Gaylord provide physical therapy for sports injuries?
Yes. Gaylord provides orthopedic and sports physical therapy for athletes and active individuals recovering from injuries or surgery. Rehabilitation focuses on restoring movement, strength, balance, and physical performance to help patients safely return to their sport or activity.
What treatments are used in orthopedic physical therapy?
Orthopedic physical therapy may include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, aquatic therapy, dry needling, gait training, soft tissue mobilization, and strength and conditioning. The treatments used depend on the patient's injury, physical abilities, recovery goals, and individualized rehabilitation plan.
Do I need a referral for physical therapy at Gaylord?
Most patients can begin outpatient physical therapy at Gaylord without a physician referral under Connecticut's Direct Access laws. However, referral or authorization requirements may vary depending on your insurance plan or condition, so patients should confirm their specific requirements before beginning treatment.
Where does Gaylord offer orthopedic physical therapy?
Gaylord offers orthopedic physical therapy at six locations throughout Connecticut. Patients can receive outpatient therapy in Cheshire, Cromwell, Fairfield, Madison, North Haven, and Wallingford.