Easy Reach Physical Therapy

Physical therapy can help restore strength, mobility, and function following injury, surgery, or chronic pain conditions. Easy Reach Chiropractic, Physical Therapy & Rehab provides goal-based physical therapy services at our Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth, Florida, locations.

Barbara Adonis, DC, and Heather Previll, PT, DPT, work collaboratively to develop comprehensive, individualized care plans focused on recovery, movement improvement, and long-term function.

To learn more or schedule a consultation, please contact our office or book an appointment online.

Physical Therapy Questions & Answers

What should I expect from physical therapy?

Physical therapy helps patients achieve functional goals through targeted exercises and therapeutic techniques. It is commonly recommended after an injury, surgery, or for conditions that result in pain, weakness, or loss of function.

Dr. Adonis and Dr. Previll begin with a thorough evaluation to assess your needs and develop an individualized treatment plan. Physical therapy sessions at Easy Reach Physical Therapy & Rehab focus on improving strength, balance, mobility, and functional movement. Sessions may also include therapeutic modalities such as heat, cold, or pressure-based stimulation.

Ongoing physical therapy can support healing, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life. It can also help patients recover safely after injury or surgery and return to the activities they enjoy.

Who can benefit from physical therapy?

Easy Reach Physical Therapy & Rehab offers personalized physical therapy and treatment for many conditions that cause pain or dysfunction. After a physical exam and reviewing your medical history, Dr. Previll might recommend physical therapy for:

• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Hip pain
• Knee pain
• Shoulder pain
• Joint pain
• Sciatica
• Work Injuries
• Workers' Compensation Injuries
• Work Conditioning & Work Hardening
• Sports Injuries
• Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
• Post-Surgical Recovery

Physical therapy is not the same for every condition. Your provider will structure a personalized care plan based on your diagnosis, functional needs, and recovery goals. A recommended treatment frequency and time frame will be discussed following your initial evaluation.

Work Conditioning & Work Hardening

Easy Reach Physical Therapy & Rehab offers Work Conditioning and Work Hardening programs designed to help injured workers safely return to their job duties following a work-related injury, illness, or extended absence from work.

These specialized rehabilitation programs focus on restoring strength, endurance, flexibility, mobility, and functional capacity through individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's physical demands and occupational requirements.

Work Conditioning and Work Hardening may include:

• Progressive strengthening exercises
• Endurance and cardiovascular conditioning
• Lifting and carrying activities
• Pushing and pulling tasks
• Squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching activities
• Balance and coordination training
• Functional movement retraining
• Job-specific task simulation
• Return-to-work preparation

These programs may benefit individuals employed in physically demanding occupations, including:

• Firefighters
• Law Enforcement Officers
• Emergency Medical Personnel
• Construction Workers
• Utility Workers
• Warehouse Employees
• Manufacturing Workers
• Healthcare Professionals
• Transportation and Delivery Personnel

Our goal is to help patients improve physical performance, increase work tolerance, reduce the risk of re-injury, and safely return to their occupational responsibilities. Each program is customized to the patient's injury, recovery status, job requirements, and functional goals.

To learn more about Work Conditioning and Work Hardening services at Easy Reach Physical Therapy & Rehab, contact our office or schedule an evaluation today.

What can I do to get the best results from physical therapy?

Physical therapy is most effective when it is part of a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan.

While physical therapy is highly effective in restoring strength, balance, mobility, and function, it is important to follow all additional recommendations provided by Dr. Adonis or Dr. Previll. Your comprehensive care plan may also include the following:

• Nutrition and dietary guidance
• Activity modification at home
• Medications (as appropriate)
• Chiropractic adjustments
• Spinal decompression therapy
• Laser therapy
• Massage therapy
• Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT)

Dr. Adonis and Dr. Previll will monitor your progress throughout your care at Easy Reach Chiropractic & Physical Therapy. Treatment plans are adjusted as needed to support optimal recovery and the best possible outcomes.

For more information on physical therapy and its functional benefits, call Easy Reach Chiropractic or book an appointment online today.