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Orthopedics & Sports Injuries

Orthopedics is the medical specialty dedicated to preserving and restoring function in the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

At Capitol PT, many of our physical therapists are APTA board certified Orthopedic Certified Specialists. The advanced clinical knowledge and skill set that comes with a Board Certification allows physical therapists to better treat the patients in their specialty and keeps them up-to-date with cutting edge research and technology. The OCS certification focuses on evidence-based practice, orthopedic injury examination, treatment, and medical interventions. Only 3.9% of therapists in the United States are Orthopedic Clinical Specialists.  We also specialize in manual physical therapy, which is an integral component of orthopedic care.

Who benefits from Orthopedics at Capitol PT?

Orthopedic physical therapy is used to treat both non-surgical and post-surgical patients with the following conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Muscle weakness and imbalance
  • Spinal and other joint alignment dysfunction
  • Post-operative or inflammatory swelling
  • Post-fractures
  • Joint and muscle pain
  • Tendonitis and bursitis
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Orthopedics & Manual Therapy Locations

Madison – University Avenue

3525 University Ave
Madison, WI 53705
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Mount Horeb

1215 Springdale St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
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Sun Prairie

1266 W Main St
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Sun Prairie, WI 53590
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Verona

416 E Verona Ave
Verona, WI 53593
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Waunakee

223 S Century Ave
Waunakee, WI 53597
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Services at Associated Physicians

4410 Regent St
Madison, WI 53705
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 45-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    • You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    • You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    • You perform several exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, body weight exercises, or weighted exercises.
    • The stretches and body weight or weighted exercises will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    • We can initiate other techniques to include manual (hands-on) work, taping, dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, or blood flow restriction therapy, as needed.
    • The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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