Physical Therapists evaluate and provide treatment for people with a wide range of conditions. The thing these conditions all have in common is that in some way the ability to move easily or without pain is affected.

Of all the professions, Physical Therapists are most knowledgeable about how people move and all the things that get in the way of moving efficiently and without pain.

Movement impairment may be related to many different causes, from head injury or stroke, to fractures or torn ligaments, or just getting up in the morning with a stiff neck that won't go away.

As movement specialists, we know that any problem in one area can affect other parts of the body. For example, an ankle injury that occurred several months ago, and from which you thought you had recovered, may be responsible for back pain you have now. Changing how you walk slightly, to compensate for the ankle pain, may make your ankle feel better, but over time causes your back, which helped you compensate, to start having problems as a result. We know how to find these biomechanical problems and work with you to correct them.

Education for physical therapists has expanded in the past few years. Physical Therapy is now a postgraduate degree of either a masters or doctorate from an accredited university with a 3 month internship following course and clinical work completion.

Physical therapists continue their education by completing at least 20 hours of course work annually, in addition to ongoing literature research and collaboration with colleagues.

For additional information, please visit:
American Physical Therapy Association
New Mexico Chapter of APTA

There are a wide range of specialties in Physical Therapy. To see what specialties are provided at each location click on the facility below: