Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Aurora BayCare Medical Center’s orthopedic rehabilitation program provides exceptional treatment close to home. Our highly skilled experts help you heal quickly and completely from injuries and conditions affecting your muscles, bones and joints.

Orthopedic Physical Therapy: Why Choose Aurora BayCare Medical Center?

People throughout northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula turn to us for care because we offer:

• Specialty expertise: Licensed physical therapists have advanced training in key areas of orthopedic care, sports medicine. You receive care from skilled experts.
• Collaborative approach: Orthopedic therapists work closely with your referring provider. This team-based approach ensures that you receive complete care and the most effective treatment plan.
• Modern equipment: We bring you the latest rehabilitation technology. An AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill and an underwater treadmill are just a few of the machines that can improve your mobility and function.
• Preoperative and postoperative therapy: Orthopedic therapists provide therapy before joint replacement surgery. Therapists help you improve strength and flexibility before and after your procedure. We can also prepare you for using assistive devices and pave the way for a smooth recovery.

Our Services for Orthopedic Rehabilitation

You receive an individualized rehabilitation plan that targets your specific needs. Before you begin, we evaluate your abilities and discuss your personal goals. We may recommend:

• Foot evaluations: Proper foot support and alignment can relieve pain in the toes, feet, ankles and lower back. We provide comprehensive assessments and custom orthotics.
• Manual therapy: Hands-on therapy, including soft tissue mobilization helps stretch and relax muscles and joints. It can also relieve inflammation and pain after surgery or an injury.
• Strength programs: We utilize a variety of equipment including blood flow restriction training, weight lifting and suspension training to help meet your goals.
• Dry needling: Physical therapists insert a thin, flexible needle into muscles or connective tissue to release tension.  Dry needling will relieve pain, improve range of motion, and allow for a faster return to activities. 

Conditions We Treat

Our orthopedic therapists treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. These conditions involve injury or wear and tear to the bones, muscles, tendons and other connective tissues. We can address:

• Arthritis
• Foot and ankle pain
• Fractures
• Hand and wrist injuries
• Hip pain
• Knee injuries
• Shoulder tendonitis or impingement

Benefits of Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Working with our skilled therapists can provide benefits such as:

• Improved balance, strength and coordination
• Less or no pain during exercise or other activities
• Quicker recovery after surgery or an injury
• Reduced risk of re-injury