A history of PT

Physical therapy has its origins in ancient history with the advent of physical treatments and massage in China circa 2500 BC. Hippocrates described massage and hydrotherapy in 460 BC. The modern practice of physical therapy, however, is rooted in the care and rehabilitation of the large numbers of amputees resulting from the World Wars of the early 20th century, as well as care of patients suffering from diseases such as polio.

What it takes

Physical Therapists must have a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy program before taking the national licensure examination. Most educational programs now offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. All states (in the United States) require physical therapists to pass a licensure exam after graduating from an accredited physical therapist educational program before they can practice.


Physical Therapy

Midwest Orthopaedic Center has twelve Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants on staff to assist you in your recovery. We have over 28,000 square feet of therapy area in our new facility that offers a variety of equipment for patients and therapists to use during recovery. At 51% of our building, it’s easy to see that we want our patients to get better!

The well-trained staff of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants at Midwest Orthopaedic Center has a wide range of education and experience. They work as a team to help you. Therapy can be utilized to help you regain strength, and return to normal function after surgery, injury, or chronic pain. Therapists can help you with a variety of neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee, and foot problems.

Each patient receives a thorough evaluation by a licensed physical therapist. A treatment plan is developed based upon the personal needs of each patient. Areas of therapy utilized by the therapists at Midwest Orthopaedic Center include:

  • Manual therapy with many therapists skilled in joint mobilization
  • Soft tissue mobilization including massage and myofascial release
  • Modalities such as electrotherapy, ultrasound, heat and cold
  • Exercise programs and progression

Some of the therapists also have training in STOTT Pilates and utilize Pilates exercise programming in their treatment plans. Additionally, we offer aquatic therapy that can often be an excellent addition or temporary substitute for land-based therapy.


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