Physical Therapy

Axis Spine Center, a division of Northwest Specialty Hospital, proudly recommends Northwest Physical Therapy within our collaborative and integrated care model. Our providers work closely together to ensure each patient receives consistent, personalized treatment designed around their unique needs and goals.

From initial evaluation through recovery, this unified approach supports better outcomes and a higher standard of care. We utilize an evidence-based approach with an emphasis on manual therapy to restore joint mechanics, while focusing on improving segmental mobility and core stabilization. This combination enhances your ability to perform functional tasks each day, both at home and at work.

Comprehensive Individualized Treatment

Physical therapy focuses on improving musculoskeletal issues, along with the optimization of strength, balance, and coordination. When your musculoskeletal system is functioning at optimal levels, it provides support to your bony anatomy and spine, preventing injuries.
Manual therapy, combined with exercise and core strength, helps:

  • Improve spinal and joint mechanics
  • Minimize wear and tear
  • Prevent further injury

As your spine care team, our joint approach is designed to be collaborative and optimize best care practices. We commit to providing an individualized treatment plan for your spine health. Call today for more information.

PT group at Axis Spine working with patients

Conditions We Can Help With

Physical therapy can work wonders for patients who are looking to improve musculoskeletal issues and optimize strength, balance, and coordination. These improvements provide great support to your bones and spine, which helps you prevent injuries.

We've perfected the use of manual therapy, along with exercise and core strength, to minimize bodily wear and tear. Our joint approach, like everything else we do, is collaborative, optimizes best care practices, and is customized to be entirely patient-focused.

  • Acute or chronic neck and back pain

  • Outcome optimization in pre and post back and neck surgery

  • Disc injuries and herniations

  • Spinal instability

  • Back and neck strains from sports or motor vehicle accidents

  • Sciatica

  • Sacroiliac and piriformis issues

  • Total joint replacements

  • Meniscus injuries

  • Pain and limited range of motion in hips, knees, and shoulders

  • Dry needling for migraines and trigger point release

  • Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTYM) for ITB and plantar fasciitis

  • Sports injuries to shoulders, knees, and feet from overuse

OUR TECHNIQUES INCLUDE

  • NAIOMT LEVEL IV MANUAL THERAPY CERTIFIED

  • IASTYM

  • KINESIOTAPING

  • THERAGUN SOFT TISSUE WORK

  • SPINAL TRACTION

  • MCKENZIE AND MULLIGAN TECHNIQUES

  • CUPPING CERTIFIED

  • DRY NEEDLING CERTIFIED

POST OP PROTOCOLS

SI JOINT FUSION PHYSICAL THERAPY POST OP PROTOCOL
LUMBAR MICRODISCECTOMY PHYSICAL THERAPY POST OP PROTOCOL
ACDA PHYSICAL THERAPY POST OP PROTOCOL
ACDF PHYSICAL THERAPY POST OP PROTOCOL
KYPHOPLASTY PHYSICAL THERAPY POST OP PROTOCOL
PSIF CERVICAL FUSION PHYSICAL THERAPY POST OP PROTOCOL
LUMBAR FUSION PHYSICAL THERAPY POST OP PROTOCOL
LUMBAR LAMINECTOMY PHYSICAL THERAPY POST OP PROTOCOL