Welcome to Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc.

Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc. offers three program options for arthritic and connective-tissue disorders.

With an emphasis on patient instruction and self-management techniques, the goals of these programs are to:

Improve the patient's mobility, strength, and function
Prevent future health problems
Effectively manage pain
Improve posture
Provide the patient with a regime of self-management techniques

Osteoporosis
Each patient receives an individualized exercise treatment program designed by the physical therapist to address his/her specific needs. Instruction on activities of daily living, posture, and positioning are incorporated and where indicated, a dietary plan coordinated by a dietitian, is included. The program's objectives are to:

Maintain bone density
Prevent and treat osteoporosis
Maximize functional levels
Encourage an active lifestyle
Decrease pain

Arthritis
The use of physical therapy minimizes the debilitation, pain, and deformity associated with arthritis. Our comprehensive program treats arthritic disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, Ehler-Danlos syndrome, and ankylosing spondylolisthesis and may include:

Physical therapy modalities
Home exercises
Patient instruction emphasizing self-treatment to minimize pain and prevent deformity

Fibromyalgia
Our fibromyalgia program offers a multidisciplinary approach with a strong emphasis on education for self-management of this condition and includes:

Physical Therapy for Rheumatic Disorders: Treatment including trigger point techniques with instruction in posture, body mechanics, strengthening, range of motion, and aerobic exercise.
Massage Therapy: Deep therapeutic massage releases trigger points and relaxes muscle spasms and tension.
Aquatic Therapy Program: Aquatic therapy is especially effective for "pain sensitive" patients, individuals with prior mobility limitations, or others with persistent conditions.

Coordination with the Patient's Physician
A referral from the patient's physician or dentist is required for physical therapy. We participate with most major health insurance and health maintenance organization (HMO) plans.

Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc. provides status reports to the referring physician to communicate the patient's progress throughout the treatment process.

Click here for a list of locations that offer the Rheumatic Disorders Treatment Program