Physical Therapy

Treatments and procedures

At your first session, a physical therapist will discuss your symptoms, daily activity and treatment plan. The personalized treatments are designed to improve strength, range of motion, flexibility and endurance, coordination and/or balance.

Our therapists begin by trying to reduce pain and swelling using techniques such as manual therapy, heat, cold, water or ultrasound. Exercise is usually included in physical therapy and can include stretching, core exercises, weightlifting or walking. You might also learn exercises to do on your own at home.

Several locations for outpatient physical therapy

We have several locations near your home or work to get you back to enjoying life. At Genesis Outpatient Rehabilitation, physical therapy focuses on the neck, shoulders, upper and lower back, hips, knees and ankles. Physical therapists help with gait (walking) training, balance exercises and activities specific to your work or sports.

You’ll also find physical therapy at Genesis HealthCenter New Concord, the Genesis Perry County Medical Center in Somerset and the Genesis Orthopedic Center in Zanesville.

Inpatient therapy for patients at Genesis Hospital

If you are hospitalized as an inpatient at Genesis, you may have a physical therapy consult placed by a provider to check your strength and mobility status. After the evaluation is completed, you may be added to the physical therapy caseload and receive ongoing interventions to assist with improving your strength, mobility and independence. The Inpatient Physical Therapy team members collaborate with you, your provider, nursing and case management to assist with safe discharge recommendations for each patient once medical status is stable.