Physical and occupational therapyHelping you live your life the way you want to live it

Whether you are recovering from surgery, suffering from back pain or are dealing with a running injury, UW Health's team of physical and occupational therapists are focused on helping you regain your strength, mobility and independence.

Overview

Helping you reduce pain, function well and live life fully

Physical and occupational therapists at UW Health help you live your life the way you want to live it.

We work to improve your strength, range of motion and movement. We also make it easier for you to do everyday tasks.

We treat people of all ages recovering from serious illness, injury or surgery. We also work with people just hoping to have less pain and be better able to function. Our services may help you reduce the need for pain medication or surgery. We can help you live a more active life on your terms.

Programs

Care for your specific needs

Conditions and treatments

Overcoming illness, injury and disability

Our therapists treat a wide range of conditions. Their goal is always the same — to help you be as mobile, pain-free and independent as possible.

Conditions we treat 

Conditions we commonly treat include:

  • Aging-related difficulties 

  • Amputation 

  • Arthritis 

  • Back or neck pain

  • Bone, tendon, ligament and muscle injuries 

  • Cerebral palsy 

  • Concussions

  • Degenerative diseases of the nervous system 

  • Developmental disorders 

  • Dizziness and balance instability

  • Hand and upper extremity injuries and conditions

  • Joint replacement

  • Lymphedema 

  • Meniere’s disease  

  • Motion sickness 

  • Nerve injury 

  • Neuromuscular diseases 

  • Nonverbal learning disorders

  • Pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence and constipation 

  • Scoliosis 

  • Spinal cord injury 

  • Spondylolisthesis 

  • Sports Injuries

  • Stenosis 

  • Stroke 

  • Venous edema 

  • Vertigo 

  • Vestibular dysfunction 

  • Weakness and deconditioning 

  • Whiplash 

  • Wounds

Treatments

Treatments we offer include:

  • Compression bandages and edema control garments 

  • Desensitization and sensory reeducation 

  • Fall prevention programs 

  • Fluidotherapy 

  • Guided exercise programs 

  • Iontophoresis 

  • Joint mobilization 

  • Massage 

  • Neuromuscular retraining 

  • Pain management 

  • Patient and family education 

  • Splinting 

  • Strengthening and range of motion programs 

  • Ultrasound therapy 

  • Wound and skin care

Meet our team

Moving you toward better health

All our physical and occupational therapists are highly trained and experienced. We base your care on the most up-to-date research and use the most advanced technology and treatments. We’ll help you get back to living the life you want to live.

Locations

Conveniently located clinics

We serve you at clinics in Madison and Middleton. Make a physical therapy appointment through Direct Access; appointments with an occupational therapist require a doctor’s referral. If you're looking for care for children, visit pediatric rehabilitation.

Patient resources

Guidelines, forms and policies

Before your first appointment we ask that your complete certain forms. Locate the type of therapy you’ll be receiving, then print the appropriate forms. Please fill them out and bring them to the appointment with you.