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Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a health care specialty that evaluates, diagnoses, and treats injuries, disabilities, and diseases that can limit ones activity levels due to pain and/or loss of function.

Physical therapy is provided by a team of licensed health care professionals. When someone suffers loss of function or pain due to disease, injury, or mechanical dysfunction, they often will seek care from a physical therapist.Physical therapy is useful in treating many different medical disorders. Sport and orthopedic, neurological and muscular illness, as well as cardiopulmonary diseases are only a few pathologic conditions which physical therapists treat. Other beneficiaries of physical therapy include those suffering from a current or past injury, dealing with chronic joint or back pain, or recovering from surgery.

During the initial visit a comprehensive evaluation will be performed. The therapist will seek to determine the nature of the current problem, as well as the patient’s lifestyle, activity level, and functional capabilities. With this knowledge the therapist can effectively diagnose the root cause of the problem and design a sustainable plan of care.

Treatment may include manual therapy techniques including joint mobilization and manipulation, stretching, instruction in proper body mechanics and posture, restorative exercise, and modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound, electric stimulation, and the application of hot and/or cold packs.

Physical therapy can result in decreased pain and increased mobility and strength. On a larger scale, patients will find they have increased their independence and, consequently, increased their quality of life.

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Physical Therapy Locations

Arlington, WA Physical Therapy

103 E 3rd St
Suite 200
Arlington, WA 98223
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Auburn, WA Physical Therapy

801 Auburn Way North
Suite E
Auburn, WA 98002
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Auburn, WA – Lakeland Hills Physical Therapy

1620 Lake Tapps Parkway SE
Suite 115
Auburn, WA 98092
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Bellevue, WA Physical & Hand Therapy

11711 NE 12th St.
Suite 3A
Bellevue, WA 98005
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Bellevue, WA – Crossroads Physical Therapy

1299 156th Ave NE
Suite 125
Bellevue, WA 98007
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Bothell, WA Physical Therapy

19110 Bothell Way NE
Suite 203
Bothell, WA 98011
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Burien – Landmark Square

15500 1st Ave S
Suite 106
Burien, WA 98148
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Burien, WA – Physical & Hand Therapy

275 SW 160th
Suite 105
Burien, WA 98166
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Issaquah

6520 226th PL SE Ste 201
Issaquah, WA 98027
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Kirkland, WA – Physical Therapy

12910 Totem Lake Blvd NE
Suite 105
Kirkland, WA 98034
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Lake Stevens, WA Physical Therapy

925 Frontier Circle East
Suite 100
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
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Lynnwood, WA Physical Therapy

19217 36th Avenue W.
Suite 102
Lynnwood, WA 98036
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Marysville, WA – Smokey Point Physical Therapy

17020 Twin Lakes Ave.
Suite C101
Marysville, WA 98271
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Mercer Island, WA Physical Therapy

7900 SE 28th St
Suite 102
Mercer Island, WA 98040
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North Bend, WA Physical Therapy

400 Main Ave S
North Bend, WA 98045
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Puyallup, WA – Meridian Physical Therapy

1707 3rd St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
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Puyallup, WA – Summit Physical Therapy

3801 5th St. Southeast
Suite 220
Puyallup, WA 98374
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Puyallup, WA – Sunrise Physical Therapy

17528 Meridian Avenue East
Suite 205
Puyallup, WA 98375
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Redmond, WA Physical Therapy

15600 Redmond Way NE
Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
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Seattle, WA – Northgate Physical Therapy

10564 5th Ave NE
Ste 205
Seattle, WA 98125
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Seattle, WA – University District Physical Therapy

906 NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
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Seattle, WA – South Lake Union Physical Therapy

1000 Dexter Avenue North
Suite 320
Seattle, WA 98109
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Snoqualmie

7713 Center Blvd SE Ste 160
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • A typical order for physical therapy will ask for 2-3 visits per week for 4-6 weeks. Sometimes the order will specify something different. What generally happens is for the first 2-3 weeks, we recommend 3x per week. This is because it will be the most intensive portion of your treatment. After that, it is common to taper to 2x weekly, based on your level of function and progress.

  • Yes. Physical therapy works based on the science of how the body rebuilds and heals. The biggest killer of progress is inconsistency. We recommend adhering to your prescribed sessions agreed upon in your PT Eval to achieve desired results.

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Michelle has been amazing to work with. She quickly diagnosed the root cause of the issues that continued to plague me after recovering from hip replacement surgery that other PT's (different companies) could not. She listens, is creative, resourceful, and very knowledgeable. Everyone at the clinic is always very professional and interested in our progress.

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Conrac

RET Patient

Attentive, responsive, pleasant in communication, knowledgeable staff. I got good results in a short time. Thankful to Dr. Andrew for useful information and for a program of exercises.

5 stars

Elena

RET Patient

Doug Free, the manager at Mercer Island Physical Therapy, has a PhD in PT, and is an amazing diagnostic doctor who explains why a specific injury occurred. He also does fabulous work on your body. His entire staff is knowledgeable and excellent therapists. 

5 stars

Gary

RET Patient

I saw Anne at 7 weeks post ulnar nerve transposition. I’ve made more progress in 1 week with her than I did in those first 7.  She is extremely knowledgeable and up to date on current research.  I'd feel very good about sending my family and friends her way!

5 stars

Holli

RET Patient

Kelly is amazing! I felt very comfortable and she asked all of the right questions, was super friendly, and knows exactly how to help. I always leave feeling so much better, and confident that if I do my exercises, I will heal!

5 stars

Kelsey

RET Patient

I started PT after a car accident. The staff was extremely helpful not just with injuries from the accident, but also other issues that had been bothering me. They are very good at communicating problems and solutions and are friendly to boot. Can’t recommend enough.

5 stars

Kevin

RET Patient

I have been going to Summit Therapy for a shoulder problem. I've made steady progress and have gotten much pain relief. The staff is very friendly and great to work with. I recently had a sudden problem of vertigo. My therapist knew exactly what to do and performed a treatment that stopped the dizziness.

5 stars

Patricia

RET Patient
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