Physical Therapy FAQ

Q. Do I need physical therapy?

If you are experiencing pain, physical therapy is a good place to start.

Invivo offers free 20-minute physical screening evaluations with a Wisconsin state-licensed Physical Therapist that will help you determine if physical therapy can help you.

Call 414-265-5606 to schedule a FREE 20-minute physical therapy screening consultation with one of our award-winning physical therapists!

Pain can be classified into two different types – visceral and somatic.

Visceral pain emerges from the internal organs.

Somatic pain emerges from structures that include the skeletal and muscular system. Identifying the origin of pain can often be a difficult and confusing process.

Q. What types of injuries and pain do you treat?

A partial list of conditions include:

Orthopedic Conditions:

• Acute and chronic back and neck pain
• Disc herniations
• Sciatica
• Whiplash
• Frozen shoulder
• Rotator cuff and shoulder tendonitis
• Tennis elbow
• Hip pain
• Knee Meniscus and ACL injuries
• Plantar Fasciitis

Chronic Pain:

• TMJ (jaw pain)
• Spine
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Degenerative Arthritis

Q. What types of techniques are used?

The Physical Therapists of INVIVO are manual therapists.

We specialize in hands-on techniques including:

• Myofascial release
• Joint and spine manipulation
• Craniosacral therapy
• Soft and deep tissue massage
• Pilates and Yoga-based strength and stabilization

We also use advanced techniques and technology including:

• Kinesiotaping
• Iontophoresis
• Ultrasound
• Cervical traction
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation