Physical Therapy
We offer compassionate care for a wide variety of injuries and conditions.
Physical therapists at TPTC examine, evaluate and treat conditions that limit your ability to move and function in daily life. Your therapist’s overall goal is to maintain, restore or improve your mobility and help reduce your pain. We diagnose and treat people of all ages, from kids to seniors. In addition, our physical therapists consult and practice with other members of your care team to help you improve your health.
Am I eligible for physical therapy?
In West Virginia, you can make an appointment with a physical therapist directly without a physician referral. However, be sure to check with your health insurance plan to see if physical therapy services are covered without a physician referral.
Conditions we treat
Joint issues, including replacement
Occupational and sports injuries
Sprained ankles
Dysfunctional loss of mobility
Ligament and meniscal tears
Low back and neck pain
Cervical headaches
Cumulative trauma disorders
Foot pain and plantar fasciitis
Tendonitis, arthritis and bursitis
Wound care
Post-fracture care
Specialized physical therapy services
We offer several advanced techniques that we may use as part of your personalized treatment plan. This includes mechanical traction, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and iontophoresis. In addition, many of our experienced and knowledgeable physical therapists have advanced certifications in specialty areas, including the following:
Dry Needling
This technique is used to help treat trigger points, which are localized areas of soreness in a muscle caused by its inability to relax. Dry needling uses very thin, solid filament needles (similar to acupuncture), which are placed directly into the trigger point, helping to release the muscle.
Graston Technique
This form of manual therapy uses special stainless steel tools to treat a wide variety of chronic, acute or postsurgical soft tissue conditions, including back and neck pain, tennis elbow, hamstring injuries, ankle pain, IT band syndrome, scar tissue, trigger finger, golfer’s elbow, heel and ankle pain, and many others.
HAND THERAPY
Our Certified Hand Therapist uses specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment to address conditions that affect the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder – helping you restore and retain function in these areas. This enhances your ability to execute tasks and to participate fully in life day-to-day situations.
McKenzie Method
This is a specialized treatment system used to address acute and chronic issues around your spine, joints or muscle, including back and neck pain. This approach includes an in-depth assessment based on repeated movements, and features active patient involvement and education.
pelvic health physical therapy
Pelvic health physical therapy treats dysfunction of the pelvic floor, and women from all stages of life can benefit from this specialized therapy.
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
This specialized movement assessment is a 10-item, movement-based diagnostic system. It allows the therapist to first identify dysfunctional, asymmetrical and painful movement patterns, then create a customized treatment plan with manual therapy and therapeutic exercise interventions.
What can I expect?
If you’re new to physical therapy, we recommend reviewing our new patient info. In addition, throughout treatment you can feel free to ask your therapist and our other staff members any questions about your treatment.
Request a Consultation
You can request a physical therapy consultation at our front desk or by calling one of our locations:
Teays Valley: (304) 757-7293
St. Albans: (304) 727-7293