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Hands-On Physical Therapy to Relieve Pain, Restore Movement, and Help You Stay Active
Pain, stiffness, and limited movement can make everyday activities more difficult than they should be. Whether you're recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or simply not moving the way you used to, the right treatment can help you get back to doing what you love.
At deBorja Physical Therapy, Angie deBorja provides one-on-one manual physical therapy that combines skilled hands-on treatment with personalized movement training. Rather than relying primarily on supervised exercises you could perform on your own, every visit focuses on identifying and treating the soft tissue and joint restrictions contributing to your pain, followed by corrective exercises that help you maintain your progress.
Our goal is simple: help you move better, feel stronger, and return to an active life with greater confidence.
Understanding Manual Physical Therapy
Manual physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that uses skilled hands-on techniques to evaluate and treat problems involving muscles, joints, fascia, connective tissue, and movement. A licensed physical therapist uses their hands to assess how your body moves, identify areas of restriction or dysfunction, and apply specific techniques designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote healing.
At deBorja Physical Therapy, manual therapy is more than simply treating the area that hurts. Every evaluation looks at your total body movement patterns to identify the underlying causes of your symptoms. Treatment is then combined with corrective exercises using neuromuscular re-education principles, helping your body learn healthier movement patterns that carry over into everyday activities, work, recreation, and sports. This comprehensive approach helps improve long-term function rather than providing only temporary relief.
Common Causes and Symptoms
Manual physical therapy may benefit individuals experiencing pain or movement limitations caused by the following:
Common symptoms include:
When Should You Seek Manual Physical Therapy?
If pain, stiffness, or limited movement isn't improving with stretching or home exercises, it may be time for a professional evaluation. Manual physical therapy can help identify the source of your symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan to restore movement before the problem becomes more limiting.
How We Treat Movement and Pain
Every treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation that helps us understand how your body moves and what's contributing to your symptoms.
Your personalized treatment plan may include:
Comprehensive Movement Assessment
We evaluate your movement patterns, posture, joint mobility, strength, muscle tone, and soft tissue health to identify the underlying causes of your pain and dysfunction.
Hands-On Manual Therapy
Using skilled manual techniques, Angie works to improve joint mobility, release soft tissue restrictions, reduce pain, and restore normal movement.
Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization
Gentle manual techniques help improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and increase range of motion throughout the body.
Corrective Exercise
Treatment is followed by individualized exercises that reinforce healthy movement patterns and help maintain your progress outside the clinic.
Neuromuscular Re-Education
Exercises are carefully selected to retrain your body to move more efficiently during daily activities, work, exercise, and sports.
Home Exercise Program
You'll receive personalized exercises and self-treatment strategies that support continued improvement between visits and help prevent future problems.
Why Choose deBorja Physical Therapy?
Unlike clinics that focus primarily on exercise with minimal supervision, deBorja Physical Therapy emphasizes skilled, hands-on care throughout every visit.
Our approach combines manual therapy with movement retraining so you're not only feeling better today—you continue building strength, mobility, and resilience for the future.
Manual Physical Therapy FAQ
We understand that you may have some questions about Manual Physical Therapy and how it works. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you better understand the process.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to answer them.
How do I know if I need manual physical therapy?
If you're experiencing pain, stiffness, or movement limitations that aren't improving with stretching or home exercises, manual physical therapy may help. A comprehensive evaluation can identify the underlying causes of your symptoms and determine the most effective treatment plan.
What happens during my first appointment?
Your first visit includes a detailed discussion about your symptoms and medical history, followed by a comprehensive physical examination. Angie will assess your posture, movement patterns, joint mobility, muscle strength, flexibility, and soft tissue health before developing a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
What does a manual physical therapy session involve?
Treatment typically combines skilled hands-on techniques with individualized corrective exercises. Manual therapy helps improve joint mobility, reduce muscle tension, and restore movement, while exercises reinforce healthy movement patterns and support long-term recovery.
How many physical therapy sessions will I need?
Every patient is different. Your treatment frequency depends on your condition, goals, and how your body responds to therapy. Many patients attend one or two sessions each week for several weeks, while others may require a shorter or longer course of care.
Does insurance cover manual physical therapy?
Coverage varies depending on your insurance plan and out-of-network benefits. Our team can help review your available coverage and answer questions about your benefits before beginning treatment.
What makes deBorja Physical Therapy different?
At deBorja Physical Therapy, every visit includes individualized hands-on care from Angie deBorja. Treatment focuses on identifying and correcting the underlying causes of pain through manual therapy, corrective exercise, and education to help you stay active long after your treatment is complete.
Ready to Move Better?
You don't have to let pain or stiffness limit your life. Angie deBorja is here to help you restore movement, reduce discomfort, and get back to doing what you love. Schedule your manual physical therapy evaluation today and take the first step toward lasting relief.
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Mon, Wednesday: 9:30 - 5 pm
Tuesday Thursday: 12 - 4 pm
Friday: 9:30 am - 4pm
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