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Physical Therapy Now recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®

(MIAMI, FL) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: This list serves as the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks Physical Therapy Now as #380for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.  That’s a 120+ ranking position growth in one year! “2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but it was also a year of unusual opportunity,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur editor-in-chief. “Franchises were able to be nimble and innovative, serving the needs of franchisees and customers in ways that will resonate for many years to come. We believe that, when we eventually look back on this time, we’ll see it as a moment when many brands defined themselves for the future.” In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 42-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The key factors that go into the evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order. Over its 42 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees.  Physical Therapy Now’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity. To view Physical Therapy Now in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2021 issue of Entrepreneur, available at newsstands on January 26th. Physical Therapy NOW opened its doors to care for our community on November 12, 2003, under owner Andy Zapata’s direction. The center was founded on the following core principles: to provide optimal patient care by ensuring all patients receive reliable, personal, excellent, and cost-effective healthcare, to create and maintain a great working environment, and to continuously evaluate and improve every aspect of our practice to ensure that we excel in both patient care and employee satisfaction. We offer various services, including treatment for herniated discs, sciatic nerve pain, tennis elbow, joint problems, and much more. Our centers are family-owned and operated, and We have 40 convenient locations throughout the Miami Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Leon County, Pinellas County, Lee County, Dallas, and Houston, Texas.

If you have surgery scheduled in the near or distant future for an injury or ailment, there are some things you should keep in mind.  A plan for physical therapy following your operation should be at the top of your list.

Post-surgery physical therapy is a crucial part of the recovery process. The rehabilitation timeframe depends on the individual, and recovery can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.

Keep in mind that healing takes time, and physical therapy contributes to that process.  Do not rush yourself, follow your physical therapist’s guidelines, and give your body time to heal correctly. Here at Physical Therapy Now in Fort Myers, we have an experienced team of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and support staff ready to answer your questions

Reasons for Undergoing Surgery

Common causes of injuries requiring surgery are car accidents, slips, trips, or falls, overuse, and sports injuries. There are many types of injuries that might require surgery and, subsequently, physical therapy. Common injuries include: 

Your physical therapist will determine the best treatment plan based on the type of injury you sustained, the surgery you received, and your physician’s recommendations.

Benefits of Physical Therapy After Surgery 

After surgery, rest is a crucial part of the healing process. It is also vital that you do not remain immobile for too long, or you’ll risk delaying the healing process. Finding the right balance is the key to a proper healing plan, and that’s why we’re here.

Physical therapy has several benefits after surgery, including: 

Post-Surgery Care in Fort Myers, Florida at Physical Therapy Now 

If you have had surgery for an injury and need post-surgery care in Fort Myers, Florida, contact us at 239-533-9903 to schedule your first appointment. Our staff will answer your questions and create a treatment plan that will get you back on track.

Rest assured – our staff is fully compliant with all CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19.  We sanitize equipment after every patient visit, our staff and patients are required to wear masks, and we have sanitizer handy throughout the facility to keep you and our PT team safe and healthy.

While the fact that you need physical therapy is nothing to celebrate, if you live in or near Cape Coral, there is some excellent news!  Physical Therapy Now offers the best in physical therapy treatment options, and what’s more… it’s located nearby, at the intersection of Pine Island Road and Nicholas Parkway!

What Types of Conditions Does Physical Therapy Now Treat?

At our beautiful, state-of-the-art Physical Therapy Now facility in Cape Coral, our skilled therapists can help with all types of conditions, including pain, weakness, limited mobility, stiffness, balance issues, pre and post surgery, injuries such as those sustained on the job (workers compensation), in car accidents, on the playing field,  and others. Some of these injuries include:

Whether you tore an ACL on the football field, strained your lower back at work, obtained an injury on the golf course, suffered a neck injury and concussion in an auto accident, or simply strained your forearm throwing a ball in the backyard with the kids, Physical Therapy Now has you covered.  Your healing is our priority.

How Does Physical Therapy Now Treat Injuries?

That all depends on the type and severity of your injury. But regardless of your injury, we’ll take great and wonderful care of you. We’re ready to serve you and get you feeling your best with the following services:

With all of these options, you’ll walk out of our Cape Coral facility knowing that you got the right care for your particular pain, injury or condition.

Why Physical Therapy?

A common misconception is that PT is just for rehabbing injuries. But physical therapy is also great for the body in many ways. Besides providing rehab for injuries and surgeries, physical therapy can also:

So, really, the question should be…why NOT get physical therapy? Especially at Physical Therapy Now, where our amazing therapists and staff will take great care of you and get you back on your feet.

Physical Therapy in Cape Coral

If you need physical therapy and live near Cape Coral, you’re in luck! Physical Therapy Now offers two convenient locations within 10 miles of Cape Coral. But convenience only matters if the service is worth it, and we deliver high-quality physical therapy care that’s second to none. Call us today at (800) 481-4852 to set up your first appointment.  We know how to TREAT you.

Dealing with pain is no fun. Regardless of the type of problem you’re experiencing, pain can disrupt your life at best and completely alter it at worst. The good news is, your pain can be treated, and you can live a comfortable, normal life once again, especially if you live in Cape Coral. Pain management at  Physical Therapy Now is our specialty.

Types of Pain

To effectively treat your pain, we first need to identify the type of pain you’re experiencing and its origin. Once we know what that is, we can get to work.

More specifically, there are specific types of pain the body experiences:

Examples of neuropathic pain include postherpetic neuralgia (better known as shingles), diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage caused by complications of type 1 or type 2 diabetes), and carpal tunnel syndrome.

How Physical Therapy Manages Pain

Apart from surgery (which may or may not be necessary), your pain-management options come down to medication, self-care, or physical therapy. Guess which option we recommend?

There are plenty of great reasons to choose physical therapy over the other two options. First and foremost, medication can be dangerous. Sure, taken as prescribed, pain medication can help mask and ease the pain you’re experiencing…but it doesn’t fix it long term. Once the drugs wear off, the pain is back.

Too many people know all too well, this is how addictions form. The pain is unbearable, so pills are taken one after another–before you know it, it becomes a dependency that quickly transforms into an addiction. And if you’ve been paying attention to the news, that’s a path no one should ever take, but once the addiction occurs, it becomes difficult to overcome.

Because of the nation’s opioid epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends physical therapy to manage most non-cancer-related pain. Physical therapy actually treats the pain–it doesn’t hide it.

How Pain Management At Cape Coral Works

Our Physical Therapy Now therapists in Cape Coral are ready to help you manage your pain through a few different methods, including:

Pain Management in Cape Coral

If you want to manage your pain and work your way toward taking little to no medication, come check out our beautiful, fully equipped Physical Therapy Now facility in Cape Coral. Give us a call at (239) 424-9904 to schedule your first appointment, where you’ll meet with one of our staff members to create the perfect treatment plan designed just for you.

If you need surgery, need pain management, have been injured in a car accident, or suffered a sports injury, physical therapy is probably on your mind too. We’re here to answer some of your most common questions.

At Physical Therapy Now, we use the latest treatments and technology combined with years of expertise and proven methods to provide you with a comfortable, healing physical therapy experience. If you need physical therapy in Fort Myers, Physical Therapy Now at Palm Pointe is the place to turn. 

Do I Need to See My Doctor Before I Get Physical Therapy?

Many patients who come to us have received a physical therapy referral from their doctor. Some do not consider physical therapy as a treatment option to manage pain, stiffness, limited mobility, or other symptoms until their doctor brings it to their attention.

However, due to Florida Direct Access, you do not need a physician referral to begin physical therapy treatment. There was a time when patients were limited to only the places that their physician referred them. But now, you can choose to go to any physical therapist at any time. If you need physical therapy rehab, you can make an appointment with Physical Therapy Now directly. 

How Much Does Physical Therapy Cost?

The cost of physical therapy varies depending on your needs and circumstances. The best course of action is to contact your physical therapist directly to discuss your options. The PT staff will check with your insurance provider, Medicaid or Medicare coverage, or any other financial factors that might impact your costs.

Our primary goal is to provide you with the treatment you need, so we will make sure that you are fully informed about your options and any fees attached to services before you begin your treatment.

How Long Do Physical Therapy Sessions Last?

Our goal for sessions is to keep them no shorter or longer than thirty to sixty minutes each. There are special circumstances when a patient session requires longer, more focused care or when the patient can only tolerate working for under thirty minutes. Your physical therapist will work with you to create an individual treatment plan and work according to your abilities and progress at each session. 

Your treatment plan will consist of multiple sessions over time. There is no set period for each treatment plan. You and your physical therapist will work toward the set goals and continue until those goals are reached, and you are back to your best possible health. 

Physical Therapy in Fort Myers at Physical Therapy Now

At Physical Therapy Now, we are dedicated to treating your whole body. If you need physical therapy to treat an injury, pain, or another issue, contact our friendly, knowledgeable staff at (239) 533-9903 to ask questions and schedule your first appointment. We are always glad to help! 

Balance can be hard to appreciate… until it’s gone.

When you’re going about your day, you probably don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about balance. That is until you fall or experience dizziness and are concerned about falling.

Balance is critically important when it comes to carrying on with life as you know it. And once you experience what it feels like to be without the right balance, you realize just how much you want it back. Fortunately, there are ways to help.  If you live in the Lake Worth area, balance therapy is a great place to start.

Where Does Balance Begin?

Before we get into how to help regain balance, it’s essential to know its sources.

What Is Balance Therapy?

Now that you know where your balance comes from and how it might be affected, let’s talk about how to help your balance. Balance therapy consists of various exercises designed to improve your balance and functional mobility. These exercises may involve certain types of stretching, taking a leg off the floor while standing on the other, walking while keeping your eyes focused on a particular target or design, heel-to-toe walking, and walking while moving your head in various positions.

All of these exercises put you in situations that challenge your balance work to improve your equilibrium. Doing so helps your body re-learn how to balance.

Who Benefits Most from Balance Therapy?

Nearly anyone can suffer from a lack of balance at some point in their lives. Most often, balance issues affect:

The good thing is there’s hope! At Physical Therapy Now in Lake Worth, we’ll work with you to help you regain your balance and get you feeling like yourself again.

Balance Therapy in Lake Worth

We invite you to our beautiful Lake Worth facility. When we meet with you, we’ll perform a balance assessment to determine what type of treatment and exercises will work best for you and your condition.

Call us today at (561) 963-6227 to set up your first appointment at our state-of-the-art Lake Worth location.

We’re helping patients with their pain.

That pain you’ve been experiencing… whether it has been a few days, months, or years, we know how uncomfortable it is for you.  How do we know? Because we treat patients here at Physical Therapy Now in Irving every day, experiencing pain on every level.

While you aren’t alone in your pain experience, we know that what is causing your pain (and any other discomfort associated with it) is unique to you. That fact is the foundation of the customized treatment plan we build for each patient who walks through our doors.

If you’re looking for a safer and natural way to manage your pain, consider physical therapy. Physical Therapy has been certified by the CDC as a safe alternative to over the counter and prescription medications.  We’ve seen patient after patient manage their pain with rehabilitation at our clinic, and we’re proud of their success.

Our rehab team is ready to help you get stronger and heal in the time frame specific to your circumstances. 

Physical Therapy vs Prescription Drugs

Physical Therapy isn’t only a way to help your body heal; it is also a way to keep your body active and moving consistently. But how can you begin any treatment program when the pain you’re feeling won’t go away?

Don’t worry – that’s why we’re here. Take comfort in knowing that you are now on the right path to getting the pain management you need.  And if you’re goal is to reduce or even eliminate the medications you’ve been prescribed to manage that pain – we can help with that too.

Physical therapists target specific areas by gently integrating activities that simultaneously cause the pain to subside over time and strengthen bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments. After therapy, patients can incorporate these activities into their daily routine to lessen their chances of pain returning.

Alternatively, prescription drugs tend to numb pain temporarily but do little for the long-term healing progress. These drugs can have long-lasting side effects that can impact mood, behaviors, and mental health, which is why many of our patients come to us for help. Then, there are those times when pain medication NEEDS to be used alongside physical therapy. If that’s your situation, know that you are not alone.   

Whether you have the goal of gradually cutting back on your meds or eliminating them altogether, we’ll work with you, your medical teams, and your insurance company as well to make sure a plan is in place to help you make those strides.  When you choose us, you’re choosing a place of comfort, healing, and unparalleled support in your rehabilitation journey.  

Why choose Physical Therapy Now?

Having been a well-known company in the Florida area for quite some time, we recently opened an Irving, Texas Physical Therapy Now location and are currently welcoming new clients.  When you choose to get your physical therapy with us, we are by your side every step of the way. And rest assured, all of your questions will be addressed before you begin treatment. We can treat many types of pain and the source(s), and we work with you to provide a resolution to your problem.

Call us today to get your physical therapy pain treatment plan in Irving underway at (214) 225-0291. Our team, conveniently located in Irving, is ready to help.

Ankle Pain:

You don’t have to live with it day in and day out.  We can make it go away like it never existed!

Ankle pain is no laughing matter. After all, your ankles and feet literally carry you everywhere you go, every single day. So, when you’re experiencing pain in your ankle, it can affect everything you do. And because your ankles are used so heavily and bear so much weight, they can be easily injured, especially from running and jumping.

But ankle pain doesn’t have to be expected as a way of life. You can make it go away naturally!

What Are the Most Common Ankle Injuries?

Did you know that approximately two million people are seen by a physician every year for ankle injuries? These include sprains, strains, and fractures–but even after recovering from these injuries, between 30% and 70% of those people will experience ankle instability. If left alone, that pain (which could be a sign of a more serious problem) can easily lead to further re-injury of the ankle. That’s why it’s so important to stretch and strengthen your ankle after an injury; doing so significantly reduces your risk of injuring the ankle again.

Does Physical Therapy Work for Ankle Pain?

Absolutely! In fact, with the right routine, you can regain the mobility and strength in your ankle and get really close or right to your pre-injury form. Ankles are tricky, however, and the rehabilitation is a consistent and steady process.

Most physical therapy programs for ankles will start with non-weight-bearing motion exercises to increase mobility before moving on to weight-bearing exercises to strengthen the joint. Because of the challenges ankles present, it’s essential to work with a physical therapist to determine the best game plan and exercise routine to help get your ankle feeling normal again.

What Kind of Ankle Exercise Routine You Should Expect?

Once you’ve worked with a physical therapist–like our highly skilled staff here at Physical Therapy Now in Lake Worth–you’ll be able to start a routine on your own at home. But because ankle rehab is not an overnight process, it’s important to follow your physical therapist or doctor’s guidance. You don’t want to start an exercise regimen at home without getting their approval first.

Once you begin, you can expect both weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing exercises that include repetitions of bending and flexing the foot and ankle, inversion and eversion movements, isometrics, resistance training, calf raises, and other similar strength-building exercises.

Ankle Pain Therapy in Lake Worth

If you’ve been dealing with ankle pain, call Physical Therapy Now in Lake Worth. Our skilled and experienced staff will work with you to create a customized rehab plan based on your injury or ailment and pain level.

Call us at (561) 963-6227 to set up your first appointment, where we’ll discuss your injury and plot a course for your treatment. At Physical Therapy Now, our goal is to get you back on your feet again – with that ankle pain gone for good!

When you need injury treatment in the Irving, Texas area, we can help with a customized physical therapy plan just for you.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic has kept most gyms closed nationwide, many people chose to turn to alternative ways of being physically active. While it’s great that we are all trying to stay active during these trying times, we know that accidents can happen to any one of us… especially if taking on a new form of exercise.

Know that if you are injured in any way – whether it’s during your new-found exercise regime, in a car accident, or perhaps a slip and fall, our staff at Physical Therapy Now Irving is on standby to help with stellar injury treatment in the Irving, Texas region. Regardless of your injury, we are here to help you heal. Our goal is to help our patients to reclaim their health and get their lives back through a customized physical therapy program.

Car Accident Injuries

According to the most recent Census data, the state of Texas is the second-highest in population and growing. This means that there are likely more cars on the road and a greater risk of an accident than in many other places.

If there are injuries, we know how stressful and painful it can be. Some of the most common types of car accident injuries you could incur are whiplash, herniated discs, neck pain, back pain, and fractures. Our therapists are experts diagnosing these injuries and will provide you with stellar care as they examine your injury and build your individualized treatment plan.

Pre and Post Surgery Therapy

Pre-surgical therapy is another type of treatment that we offer here at our PT Now Irving location. It is performed before your surgery; the goal is to prepare the body for the healing journey that will take place following surgery. This process allows your body to better prepare for the surgery and provides a faster recovery time.

Post-surgery therapy is performed after your surgery to ensure that your bones, muscles, and other affected areas continue to strengthen and heal properly. The length of time will vary for each person and depends on the type of surgery that occurs, but the overall goal is to help you heal in a timely, effective manner.

Sports Injuries

Texas is home to many sports teams, from little league to the pros. Whether you play professionally or just for fun, sports can offer lots of benefits. However, injuries are an unfortunate reality of the game. Injuries big or small can significantly impact your ability to play, but some can even affect your entire life.

We treat all types of sports and athletic injuries. Whether it be a concussion or torn ligaments, there is nothing we can’t handle. We also offer unique tailor-made programs for athletes and trainers to choose the recovery path that is best for current and future goals.

Physical Therapy Irving, Texas

Are you ready to begin your physical therapy journey to a full recovery? You’re in the right place. Give us a call today to discuss your options.  Our team is on ready and waiting for you at 214-225-0291. Let’s do this!

 

 

 

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