Frequently Asked Questions

What is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is a treatment program designed promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.  A physical therapist examines each individual and then develops a plan using various treatment techniques.

Physical therapists are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, who have health related conditions that limit their abilities activities in their daily lives.

Physical therapists provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes.  State licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices.

All physical therapists must receive a graduate Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Program before taking the national licensure examination that allows them to practice.

Why Rehab First Physical Therapy?

At RehabFirst Physical Therapy you will experience a different approach to orthopedic physical therapy.  We not only practice physical therapy but, we live and breathe it, which results in great outcomes and high patient satisfaction.

We practice “Good Physical Therapy”!

“Good Physical Therapy” relieves pain, restores function, improves performance and addresses the underlying causes so the problem stays fixed. “Good Physical Therapy” is physical, hands-on and should be done on a one on one basis. “Good Physical Therapy” is a wonderful and often life changing experience.

RehabFirst Physical Therapy is an established “Good Physical Therapy” specialist care provider for residents of Manatee and surrounding counties. We focus our knowledge, experience and learning on the specialty field of orthopedic care and related branches.

We believe you should try us as YOUR FIRST CHOICE because: Our goal isn’t just to help you find pain relief for now, it is to ensure your body’s optimal function for a lifetime of enjoyable “at work and at play” experiences.

Do you need "Good Physical Therapy"?

“Good Physical Therapy” is not only desirable… It’s essential to ensure the best outcome possible. A physical therapist who practices “Good Physical Therapy” should be one of the vital members of your multidisciplinary health care team. He or she will provide valuable evaluation tools and outcomes as well as excellent treatment options.

We provide care for the following conditions… and more!

  • Pre and post surgical rehabilitation
  • Orthopedic injury pain
  • Shoulder, hip or knee injury pain
  • Hand and wrist injury pain
  • Food and ankle injury pain
  • Total joint replacements
  • Sports injuries
  • Arthritic conditions
  • Tendonitis and bursitis conditions
  • Lower back injury
  • Neck injury pain
  • Temporomandibular joint disorders
  • Workman’s Comp. injuries
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Vestibular rehabilitation
  • Pregnancy related pain
  • Headaches
  • Whiplash
  • Chronic pain issues
  • Nerve pain / injuries
  • Reconditioning / Muscle weakness