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 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 common conditions includes:
Orthopedic:
- 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. As such 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
