Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy is an area of health care that uses various exercises and techniques to improve your physical function, mobility, and quality of life. At Minit Medical Urgent Care and Physical Therapy in Kihei, Kahului, and Lahaina, Hawaii, our team offers Physical Therapy to support recovery from injuries and illnesses that cause pain or limit function. To learn more about PT services, call or schedule a consultation online today.

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What is Physical Therapy?

Physical Therapy is a medical profession that focuses on improving your physical function, mobility, and quality of life through the use of therapeutic exercise, manual therapies, and assistive devices. 

Minit Medical Urgent Care and Physical Therapy is an urgent care clinic with a team of physical therapists who can support your recovery from an illness or injury. The team provides care for residents and tourists of all ages, including pediatric care. 

Who benefits from Physical Therapy?

The physical therapy team works with all types of patients who need help with physical function and mobility. Physical Therapy can treat the following:

• Sports injury
• Work injury
• Fracture
• Chronic pain
• Joint pain 
• Arthritis

You may also benefit from Physical Therapy at Minit Medical Urgent Care and Physical Therapy to support recovery from a debilitating illness like cancer or surgery.

Physical Therapists treat conditions like pain, injuries, and disabilities to prevent further injury and restore independence. 

When should I seek help from Physical Therapy?

You should seek help from Physical Therapy after having an injury or surgical procedure that affects your ability to manage your activities of daily living. 

For example, you should get Physical Therapy following recovery from a foot fracture that requires several weeks of immobilization. It helps restore strength and balance in the foot and leg to support recovery and further healing. 

You also need Physical Therapy during recovery from a work injury. Minit Medical Urgent Care and Physical Therapy treat workers’ compensation patients and can provide the additional support necessary to get back to work. 

What types of treatments can I expect from Physical Therapy?

The team at Minit Medical Urgent Care and Physical Therapy customizes your treatment plan based on your diagnosis and functional needs. After learning your medical history and completing a physical exam, they create your treatment plan, which may include:

• In-office exercise program
• Home exercise program
• Manual therapy
• Soft tissue mobilization
• Use of assistive devices

Physical Therapy helps you get back to doing the things you love. Whether recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery, the team at Minit Medical Urgent Care and Physical Therapy can help. 

Call to schedule an appointment today!