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We value the working relationships we have with other health professionals and physicians. We have created this resource page to provide additional helpful information on our profession and practice.
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About our Clinic
High Desert Physical Therapy is locally owned and operated by physical therapists, and as a private practice, has no legal association with any hospital or referring providers. This autonomy allows us to customize patient care and services.  We provide 1 on 1 care. We utilize state of the art equipment for aerobic exercise, strength training and conditioning. We offer the latest in technology for therapeutic modalities.  We are able to provide an environment where people of all ages can improve and be challenged appropriately.  Feel free to stop by and check out all we have to offer!

Benefits of Physical Therapy
Physical therapists examine, evaluate, and treat patients who have conditions such as back pain, neck pain, burns, wounds, osteoporosis, developmental disabilities, carpal tunnel syndrome, and countless other conditions affecting an individual’s ability to move freely and without pain.  Physical therapists are evidence-based health care professionals who offer cost-effective treatment that helps improve motion and relieve pain. 

How can a Physical Therapist help?
We learned that consumers, your patients, are really looking for three things:
  1. improved mobility and motion,
  2. an alternative to surgery and,
  3. to reduce the need for prescription medications, when possible.
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Here’s how a physical therapist can help your patients achieve these goals:

Improving Mobility and Motion:
Motion is essential to your patients’ quality of life. Whether it is an everyday task such as emptying the dishwasher, a sports activity like golf, or an essential activity such as performing their job, a physical therapist can help your patient experience improved mobility and function. Physical therapists also help prevent injuries and promote a healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Providing a Conservative Option to Surgery:
While surgery can be the best course of treatment for certain diagnoses, there is evidence to indicate that physical therapists can offer an alternative. Considering conservative options to surgery is a hallmark of good care. Physical therapy is one of these options for many individuals.
When there is a need for surgery, physical therapists can enhance the outcome both before and after surgery. Additionally, for those individuals whose health conditions prevent surgery from being an option, physical therapists can be invaluable in helping them improve or maintain the quality of their lives.


Managing Pain Effectively Without Long-Term Use of Medication:
A physical therapist can help patients control pain, often reducing the need for long-term use of medications. Studies reveal that individuals who receive physical therapy experience greater improvement in function with less pain. While recognizing that medication is an essential component in the management of many acute and chronic conditions, physical therapists can provide an alternative to the long-term use of medications for the management of pain and certain other health conditions.

Article provided by www.moveforwardpt.com

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  • Home
  • About
  • Staff
  • Services
    • Main Services >
      • Back
      • Foot & Ankle
      • Hip
      • Knee
      • Neck
      • Shoulder
      • Wrist & Hand
    • Specialty Services >
      • Functional Dry Needling
      • Vestibular Treatment
      • Pelvic Floor Treatment
      • Knee Rehab Program
      • Professional Bicycle Fit
  • Patient Center
    • What to expect
    • Insurances
  • Contact
  • Blog