At Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy, we have one mission: to get you back to doing the things you love most, without limitations and better than ever. Our physical therapists help you recover from your current problem so you can ADVANCE your health, sports performance and fitness to a higher level.
Everyone at Advance works hard to add value to your therapy session so you know you have made a good decision as to where to get your healthcare. This is what makes us different from other physical therapy centers. We connect with each person that walks through our doors and work to make a lifelong relationship. Our therapists are the movement professional you will seek to, not only heal movement problems, but also prevent them before they occur using yearly check ups and occasional movement screens.
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Physical therapy can be highly effective to relieve pain by providing a type of treatment you may need when your pain makes it hard to move around and do everyday tasks. Our treatments help you move better and may relieve your pain. They also help improve or restore your physical function and your fitness level. The goal of Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy is to make your daily tasks and activities easier. For example, we may help you with walking, going up stairs, or getting in and out of bed. In addition, physical therapy often provides the best treatment for a variety of different pains, not only providing relief, but also teaching you techniques to prevent re-injury and avoid pain in the future.
Our Springfield physical therapists are both compassionate and caring, ambitious toward helping our patients reach their highest level of performance with the least possible amount of discomfort. Our dedicated team consists of leading experts in the physical therapy Springfield area, any of whom would be happy to work with you on whatever you may be struggling with. They will work hard, not only to get to the root of your problems and provide quality treatment for the pain you are currently experiencing, but they will also use their abilities to provide you with injury prevention services for the future.
Ryan lives in NJ with his wife and 2 sons. Ryan has been a licensed physical therapist assistant in the state of Pennsylvania since 2004. Ryan worked for more than...
Helena specializes in treating patients with neurologic, balance, and vestibular conditions, received her psychology undergraduate degree at Northwestern University and graduated Cum Laude from Marquette University’s Doctoral Physical Therapy program...
Joshua resides in Wallingford, PA with his wife and 2 sons. Joshua has been a licensed physical therapist in the state of Pennsylvania since 2003. Joshua worked for more than...
Michael graduated from University of Tampa with a degree in History and Harcum College in May of 2018 as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. He found physical therapy because he...
Cole joined the team at ADVANCE in May 2012 after graduating from Temple University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. In 2015, Cole became a board certified Orthopedic Clinical...
Julie resides in Delaware County, PA with her husband and two sons. Julie has been with Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy since opening in 2009 and she has been in...
Our treatment plans are aimed toward the achievement of your goals, taking into account your symptoms, medical history, and any health restrictions you may have. We look forward to watching you achieve your goals. With our care and commitment, we know that is possible for anyone who walks through our doors.
Manual therapy is a specialized physical therapy treatment that allows certified physical therapists to manipulate joints and soft tissue with nothing more than their hands. That’s right – no intimidating equipment or machines, just hands. This form of treatment helps in relieving pain, decreasing restriction, mobilizing joints, reducing swelling, and increasing your range of motion. In order to achieve this, one of our experienced Springfield physical therapists will manipulate different parts of the body through massage and stretching.
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Aquatic therapy is a popular complement to traditional land-based therapy like physical therapy. Often, it’s an add-on certification for physical therapists. This type of therapy is also known as hydrotherapy and aquatic rehabilitation. It takes place in a pool or other aquatic environment. Its soothing properties appeal to many who are seeking to heal their bodies or just plain relax from everyday stress.
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The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a tool for athletes that identifies mobility and stability issues that can put athletes at risk for injuries. The screen will be performed by a Licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant who will then provide corrective exercises to improve performance. The FMS is such an effective tool that it is used by professional sports teams across the NFL.
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Our Crossfit Mobility Assessments (CMA) are designed to screen any individual who is curious about joining a Crossfit gym but unsure about its safety or any current “box” members who hope to gain mobility, prevent injury, and improve performance. The assessment will be provided by a Licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant followed by education on corrective strategies.
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The goal of any exercise program is to leave you feeling healthier and stronger than when you began. Therapeutic exercise has similar goals, but incorporates a wide range of activities that help you regain or maintain your strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, or stability. Whether you have been injured, experienced an illness, or are simply noticing you are losing your physical abilities, therapeutic exercise can prevent impairment and disability while improving your overall fitness. Typically performed as a part of a physical therapy treatment plan, this type of exercise is prescribed by a physical therapist.
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Trigger point therapy, often referred to as myofascial release or pressure point massage, involves the application of gentle yet firm pressure to specific areas along the body, known as pressure or trigger points. This pressure is provided by the hands of a skilled physical therapist trained in pressure point release. Sometimes, a therapist may choose to use certain devices or tools to assist with force application.
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Kinesio tape is most frequently used by athletes—especially those who engage in prolonged activities. Runners especially are drawn to kinesio taping, as the technique is incredibly low-profile and unlikely to get in the way of their running stride. However, kinesio tape can benefit many people outside of the athletic world, and certainly stretches beyond supporting runners. Those who experience wrist pain after typing all day, or who experience back pain due to their job may also benefit from utilizing kinesio tape.
Read moreAt Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy, we provide vestibular therapy for our patients suffering from balance disorders in Springfield. Balance disorders refer to a broad range of conditions, but they are all connected by the effect they have on the vestibular system, also known as the inner ear.
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Our nutritional consulting services provide you with education and assistance in determining short and long-term goals with a plan of action.
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Are you hoping it will just go away but it’s still hurting you?
Remember, whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you just want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of Pennsylvania you have direct access to physical therapy!
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Phone: 610.544.8500
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