Physical Therapy Services | RUSH (2024)

Physical Therapy Services | RUSH (1)

Rush physical therapists offer customized, state-of-the-art care to relieve pain and regain function lost due to an injury, surgery or medical condition.

Rush physical therapists offer customized, state-of-the-art care to relieve pain and regain function lost due to an injury, surgery or medical condition.

The Rush Approach to Physical Therapy

Rush physical therapists are mobility experts. We offer personalized, state-of-the-art care to help you regain function that you lost due to an injury, medical condition or treatment like surgery or chemotherapy. By relieving pain and other symptoms, physical therapy may also help you to delay or even avoid surgery.

Our highly trained andlicensed experts offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services for children to older adults, addressing everything from orthopedic injuries to lingering concussion symptoms.

At Rush, we don't take a cookie-cutter approach to physical therapy. We look at where you are now and what you hope to accomplish. We then put a detailed plan in place to keep you progressing toward your goals — whether that means getting out of bed on your own, being able to play your favorite sport, or just enjoying a pain-free life.

And with numerous locations throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana, its easy for you to find a physical therapist close to home or work.

    Physical Therapy Conditions Treated

    • Abdominal Health, Including Constipation and Enterocele

    • Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)

    • Amputation

    • Back and Neck Pain

    • Balance Disorder

    • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

    • Body Misalignment (Scoliosis)

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    • Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia

    • Concussion

    • Dystonia

    • Endometriosis

    • Recovery and Reconditioning

    • Soft Tissue Injuries

    • Spinal Dysfunction

    • Sports-related Injuries

    • Sprains and Strains

    • Stroke

    • Temporomandibular Dysfunction (Jaw Pain)

    • Vestibular/Dizziness Disorders, Including BPPV

    • Vestibular Neuritis

    • Weakness or Loss of Motion

    • Work-related Injuries

    • Abdominal Health, Including Constipation and Enterocele

    • Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)

    • Amputation

    • Back and Neck Pain

    • Balance Disorder

    • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

    • Body Misalignment (Scoliosis)

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    • Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia

    • Concussion

    • Dystonia

    • Endometriosis

    • Essential Tremor

    • Huntington's Disease

    • Lymphedema

    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

    • Muscle, Myofascial and Joint Pain

    • Orthopedic Injuries

    • Parkinson's Disease

    • Pediatric Developmental Delay

    • Pediatric Delayed Milestones

    • Pediatric-Young Adult Autism

    • Pelvic Pain

    • Pre- and Post-Operative Conditions

    • Recovery and Reconditioning

    • Soft Tissue Injuries

    • Spinal Dysfunction

    • Sports-related Injuries

    • Sprains and Strains

    • Stroke

    • Temporomandibular Dysfunction (Jaw Pain)

    • Vestibular/Dizziness Disorders, Including BPPV

    • Vestibular Neuritis

    • Weakness or Loss of Motion

    • Work-related Injuries

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    Physical Therapy Tests and Treatments

    • Cold Pack

    • Cryotherapy

    • Exercise

    • Heat Packs

    • Iontophoresis

    • Joint Mobilization

    • Kinesio Tape

    • Laser Treatment

    • Light Therapy

    • Manual Therapy

    • Massage

    • Orthotics

    • Pediatric Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

    • Pediatric Physical Therapy

    • Phonophoresis

    • Prosthetics

    • ReVital (Cancer Rehabilitation)

    • Traction

    • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

    • Ultrasound

    • Cold Pack

    • Cryotherapy

    • Exercise

    • Heat Packs

    • Iontophoresis

    • Joint Mobilization

    • Kinesio Tape

    • Laser Treatment

    • Light Therapy

    • Manual Therapy

    • Massage

    • Orthotics

    • Pediatric Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

    • Pediatric Physical Therapy

    • Phonophoresis

    • Prosthetics

    • ReVital (Cancer Rehabilitation)

    • Traction

    • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

    • Ultrasound

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    Rush Excellence in Physical Therapy

    • Specialty-trained therapists: Many of our therapists are also specialists with advanced education and training in specific areas. This allows us to provide you with the highest level of specialized care for conditions like brain injury, Parkinson's disease, pelvic floor dysfunction, lymphedema and balance issues.
    • State-of-the-art treatments: Our physical therapists constantly strive to improve outcomes by offering new treatments — like Eksoskeleton robotic gait training to aid recovery after a stroke or spinal cord injury; and the Bertec System, an innovative tool that both assesses and helps patients overcome balance issues.
    • Experience in orthopedic and spine PT: After working with orthopedic and spine patients for years, our therapists have a keen understanding of how patients routinely progress through their course of treatment for different conditions. So we can quickly recognize any issues and adjust your therapy accordingly or, if necessary, conveniently consult with your doctor right on site.
    • Gender-affirming care: Our physical therapists provide safe, compassionate care for patients who have gender affirmation surgery at Rush. We’ll work with you in the hospital to aid your recovery after surgery. And we offer outpatient services tailored to meet your needs, like pelvic floor physical therapy and exercise programs, to ensure you achieve the best possible long-term results.
    • Assistive device services:Rush offers assistive devices, including prosthetics and orthotics, at multiple locations. Ourexperts will make sure you are fitted properly to help you get around safely and prevent pain, sores and other potential complications.

    Physical Therapy Locations

    Rush offers physical therapy services at all three of our hospitals plus convenient locationsin Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Learn more about our physical therapy services and find a physical therapist near you:

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    Physical Therapy Services | RUSH (2024)

    FAQs

    What are the 4 main types of physical therapy? ›

    Stretching. Strength training (with or without weights or exercise equipment). Massage. Heat or cold therapy.

    What are 5 things physical therapist do? ›

    Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain, help them increase their mobility, prevent further pain or injury, and facilitate health and wellness. Evaluate and record a patients' progress, modifying the plan of care and trying new treatments as needed.

    What is done in physical therapy? ›

    Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, may include exercises, massages and various treatments based on physical stimuli (e.g. heat, cold, electrical currents or ultrasound). The aim of physical therapy is to relieve pain, help you move better or strengthen weakened muscles.

    What is the most popular type of physical therapy? ›

    The most popular physical therapy specialty is orthopedic physical therapy, which involves treating conditions of the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints.

    What does physical therapy treatment often include? ›

    A physical therapist creates personalized treatment plans, typically involving a set of prescribed exercises. They also may use techniques such as electrical stimulation, joint manipulation (gentle, hands-on joint adjustments), or massage to reduce pain and promote healing.

    What is the highest level of physical therapy? ›

    Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

    How often should physical therapy be done? ›

    You should plan on making an appointment with your physical therapist two to three times per week. Depending on what condition you are in and the amount of work that needs to be done, you may need to plan for more appointments each week. As you progress over time, you may be able to put less work in.

    What happens in a typical physical therapy session? ›

    Depending on the ailment at hand, your therapist might teach you a series of low-impact exercises to work on, both at your appointment and at home. These exercises are usually designed to strengthen or stretch a certain area to help alleviate discomfort or further damage to an area.

    How long can physical therapy last? ›

    But here's a quick overview to help you think about how long your PT might take: Minor injuries: 2-3 sessions. Soft tissue injuries: 6-8 weeks. Chronic or serious conditions: 2-3+ months.

    What is physical therapy best for? ›

    Depending on the reason for treatment, the benefits of physical therapy may include:
    • pain management with reduced need for opioids.
    • avoiding surgery.
    • improved mobility and movement.
    • recovery from injury or trauma.
    • recovery from stroke or paralysis.
    • fall prevention.
    • improved balance.
    • management of age-related medical problems.

    What's the hardest part of physical therapist? ›

    Common challenges for physical therapists include:
    • Work-life balance.
    • Compensation.
    • Compassion fatigue.
    • Physical strain.
    • Documentation, documentation, and more documentation.
    • Patients who expect miracles (and then skip their at-home exercises!)
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    Are physical therapy worth it? ›

    You'll get conservative, yet effective treatment — Physical therapy provides conservative yet effective treatment. It takes several weeks to get the desired result, but these results are long term. They're more holistic, and they don't require any intensive or invasive surgeries to get the desired effect.

    What is the highest paying PT specialty? ›

    Here are five types of high-paying specialties for physical therapists:
    1. Sports medicine. Physical therapists who specialize in sports medicine treat professional and amateur athletes. ...
    2. Cardiovascular. ...
    3. Geriatrics. ...
    4. Neurology. ...
    5. Pediatrics.

    What are the four 4 main goals of a physical therapist? ›

    Physical therapists examine each patient, develop a treatment plan to improve movement, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

    What are the 4 stages of physical rehabilitation treatment? ›

    Phase 1 - Control Pain and Swelling. Phase 2 - Improve Range of Motion and/or Flexibility. Phase 3 - Improve Strength & Begin Proprioception/Balance Training. Phase 4 - Proprioception/Balance Training & Sport-Specific Training.

    What is the difference between a physical therapist and physical therapy? ›

    Physiotherapy focuses more on manual, hands-on therapy such as soft tissue and fascial releases, stretches, massages, etc. Physical therapy, on the other hand, takes a more exercise-based approach. The professionals educate patients about exercises for muscle strength, coordination, balance, and others.

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