Physical Therapy
Improve movement, strength and mobility
Physical therapy (PT) helps people recover from injury, surgery and medical conditions that affect movement, balance and strength. Our licensed physical therapists complete and comprehensive evaluation and then create personalized treatment plan focused on helping you move more comfortably and safely.
We offer physical therapy services in Andover, Lawrence, Methuen, and North Andover.
What does physical therapy treat?
We treat many conditions affecting muscles, joints, nerves and movement, including:
- Back and neck pain
- Balance and dizziness disorders
- Concussion rehabilitation
- Joint pain and arthritis
- Mobility limitations
- Muscle weakness
- Neurological conditions
- Sports injuries
- Surgical recovery
Physical therapy services
- Aquatic therapy: Low-impact therapy performed in water to improve strength, movement, flexibility and balance.
- Concussion rehabilitation: Target-driven therapies to safely manage brain recovery, including specialized vision, balance, and cognitive exercises to help patients return to school, work, or sports.
- Cupping therapy: A treatment using specialized silicone or glass cups placed on the skin to create suction, which helps increase blood flow, reduce muscle tension, and promote cellular repair.
- Dry needling: A technique where thin, sterile needles are inserted directly into muscular trigger points to release tight knots, alleviate localized pain, and restore healthy muscle movement.
- Neurological rehabilitation: Therapy to improve mobility, strength, coordination and movement after neurological illness or injury.
- Orthopedic and sports rehabilitation: Treatment for joint pain, muscle injuries, sports injuries and post-surgical recovery focused on improving strength, mobility and safe return to activity.
- Pelvic floor therapy: Specialized therapy for pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor weakness and postpartum recovery.
- Spine and back rehabilitation: Care for back pain, neck pain, sciatica and spine-related conditions using exercises and movement-focused therapy.
- Vestibular rehabilitation: Treatment for dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders focused on improving stability and reducing fall risk.
What to expect during physical therapy
From your first visit, you’re in expert hands. Our licensed physical therapists take time to understand your symptoms, history and goals, then create a personalized treatment plan for you. Each session may include exercises, hands-on techniques and other treatments to help improve your movement, flexibility, balance and strength.
FAQs
Do I need a referral for physical therapy?
Yes, You’ll need an order from a referring provider to schedule physical therapy. Some insurance plans may also require a referral from your primary care provider.
How long does physical therapy take?
Can physical therapy help with back pain?
Yes. Physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments for back pain. A licensed therapist will assess the root cause of your pain — whether it's a muscle strain, herniated disc, sciatica or postural issue — and design a plan to reduce pain, improve flexibility and strengthen the muscles that support your spine. Many people are able to reduce or eliminate back pain without surgery or long-term medication.
Do you offer physical therapy for sports injuries?
Yes. Our licensed therapists provide sports injury rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals recovering from sprains, strains, tendon injuries, knee injuries, shoulder injuries and post-surgical procedures. Treatment focuses on restoring strength, mobility and function so you can safely return to the activities you enjoy.
Can physical therapy help with dizziness or balance problems?
Yes. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that can help reduce dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders. Treatment typically includes gaze stabilization exercises, balance training and movement techniques designed to retrain the brain and inner ear to work together more effectively. Many people experience meaningful improvement within a few weeks of starting vestibular therapy.