Physical Therapy in Orland Park

Defined as, "the treatment or management of physical disabilities, malfunction or pain by exercise, massage, hydrotherapy, etc. without the use of medicines, surgery or radiation,” physical therapy and rehabilitation has been around for a long time, regardless of its different names.

A whole-body approach to physical health which uses consistent practice rather than last minute or emergency visits only when you’re in severe pain, physical therapy keeps its patients fit for life through low-risk and cost-effective techniques.

Throughout the years, physical therapy has evolved to treat not only multiple types of injuries, but also to prevent the debilitation which occurs through many disease processes.

At Ascend Physical Therapy we strive to keep our Orland Park patients in tip-top shape so they can suffer as little pain as possible in day-to-day life. Your schedule is tough enough without throwing back pain into the mix!

Our Key Team Member—You!

With a health care team branching out to physicians, nurses, and other therapists and healthcare professionals, the most important person is you, the patient!

Physical therapy began near the end of the 19th century, and has always been a field that grows with the needs of its patients.

Physical therapy can be summed up as encompassing four systems: neuro-musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological and respiratory. Throughout the years however, the way in which therapists tend to these bodily systems has grown and evolved through patient experiences and evidence-based research and treatment.

From Hippocrates introducing the idea of manual manipulation (massage) for pain relief, to the outcry for therapy during World War I and in the 1920s during an outbreak of polio, physical therapists strive to provide the best care possible for our most important team member—you!

How Do I Sign Up?

While it used to be necessary for a new patient to receive a referral from a doctor first, that is no longer the case in the state of Illinois. If you are looking for a therapist, some patients may prefer to have their family doctor suggest a clinic, however you are welcome to reach out yourself.

Here at Ascend Physical Therapy, we're always open to accepting new patients from anywhere in beautiful Orland Park, with or without a physician’s referral.

The Future of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is an ever-growing science that is here to stay. Whether you’re suffering from back pain, you’re feeling the pangs of arthritis, you’ve twisted your ankle in a soccer game, or suffer from postpartum pains, physical rehabilitation is your best bet at living your life the way you want.

As technology evolves, so does physical therapy. Mobile apps and sensor technology are used regularly in the field now. Want to keep track of your program easily, see what exercises you’re supposed to do and which you’ve already accomplished? There’s an app for that. Not sure how many steps you’re up to for the day? We can track that!

Preventative measures change, our life expectancies change, our diets change, and even our sports games change! Orland Park, like the rest of the world, is in the midst of this change all the time.

Technology is changing the face of physical therapy as it makes connecting with your healthcare professional even easier and more accessible, and we’re happy to have you along for the ride.