North Stuart Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Neck Pain

Neck pain is common. Poor posture — whether from leaning over a computer or hunching over a workbench — strains neck muscles. Because the neck supports the weight of the head, it can be at risk of injuries and conditions that cause pain and restrict motion. At North Stuart Physical Therapy, we provide hands-on care; along with teaching you correct posture, alignment and neck-strengthening exercises.

Back Pain

The Mayo Clinic sites back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. The therapists at North Stuart Physical Therapy will teach you how to increase flexibility, strengthen your muscles, and improve posture. These, in combination with manual therapy, our therapists use their hands to put pressure on muscle tissue to decrease back pain caused by muscle spasm, muscle tension, and joint dysfunction.

Shoulder pain is a common ailment, but that doesn’t mean it’s ever convenient. The shoulder has the most range of motion of all our joints, so it’s not surprising that shoulder pain and injuries are both common and incredibly uncomfortable.  Your custom-designed treatment at North Stuart Physical Therapy will include gentle stretching to improve range of motion, and exercises to strengthen the muscles around your shoulder to improve its function and mobility.

Physical therapy is an absolutely critical part of your recovery from joint replacement surgeries.  The recovery period immediately after surgery is essential for proper healing. At North Stuart Physical Therapy, you will participate in activity-specific rehabilitation by performing range-of-motion, stretching, strengthening, and weight-bearing exercises. Most importantly, we pride ourselves in providing PAIN FREE physical therapy treatments after your procedure.

Pre-op Physical Therapy (“Pre-hab”) before a major surgery has proven to have many benefits, including helping patients mentally prepare for surgical procedures, improve surgical outcomes and help patients regain strength more quickly.  Scheduling your pre-hab with North Stuart Physical Therapy will have a positive impact on your ability to recuperate more quickly and completely.

Post-operative physical therapy aims to get a patient who has undergone surgery healed and back to their prior level of functioning. Our staff at North Stuart Physical Therapy will customize a plan to help you build your muscle and joint strength and stability after surgery.

Neuromuscular disorders are disorders that affect the neuromuscular system by disrupting the function of nerves or muscles, or the communication between the two. Although neuromuscular disorders tend to progress over time, swift and intentional treatment can help you navigate the changes in your body and improve the way you move about your life. North Stuart Physical Therapy will use manual techniques, balance control, and therapeutic exercises that are designed to re-develop normal controlled movement patterns to achieve your maximum potential.

Approximately 200,000 car crashes are recorded in Florida every year, according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). That equals more than 500 accidents every day! People often don’t realize how bad their car accident-related injuries are until after they’ve returned to their normal daily activities. If injuries are not addressed right away, car accidents can cause lingering damage. North Stuart Physical Therapy can help restore function and mobility in patients’ injuries from car accidents and reduce or prevent the long-term effects of your injuries.

The CDC sites that every second of every day, an older adult (age 65+) suffers a fall in the U.S.—making falls the leading cause of injury and injury death in this age group. One out of four older adults will fall each year in the United States, making falls a public health concern, particularly among the aging population.

Feeling unsteady? Seeing a therapist at North Stuart Physical Therapy is your best possible option!  Our therapists will provide exercises that focus on balance and strength training that can significantly help reduce the risk of falling.