physical therapy at Haven Health

What Is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is a hands-on set of therapies that helps diagnose and treat movement disorders. It may use techniques like massage, exercises, or balance training to reduce pain, increase movement and stability, and ultimately improve quality of life. 

Our Scottsdale physical therapy team helps all kinds of patients recover from or manage numerous conditions and injuries. 

The most common include: 

• Sports injuries
• Car accident injuries
• Injuries from falls
• Chronic conditions
• Post-surgery complications
• Preventing further injuries
• Counteracting the effects of aging 

There are also several types of physical therapy. Each type will likely be used in combination with others to target individual goals and needs. 

Types of Physical Therapy in Scottsdale

One of the most important parts of our practice at Haven Health in Scottsdale is creating a personalized treatment plan for every one of our residents that takes into account personal goals, needs, and situation. 

This may include: 

• Orthopedic physical therapy: This type of physical therapy is focused on rehabilitating the muscles and skeleton. It is perhaps the most common type of physical therapy.
• Geriatric physical therapy: This type of physical therapy focuses on issues affecting seniors. It is often less focused on rehabilitation and more focused on maintaining balance, strength, and fall prevention. 
• Neurological physical therapy: This type of physical therapy is most common for those suffering from neurological issues, such as after having a stroke or Parkinson’s disease.  
• Women’s health physical therapy: This type of physical therapy focuses on issues specific to women, such as bone density, issues with pregnancy, etc. 
• Vestibular physical therapy: This type of physical therapy focuses on issues of balance. It is often used for seniors and people who have balance disorders, such as those suffering from vertigo. 
• Sports physical therapy: Sports physical therapy is common for people suffering from sports injuries, as well as those trying to prevent future injuries associated with sports. 

Whatever kind of physical therapy you may need, Haven Health can help. 

Who Can Benefit From Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is not limited to athletes or people who have had an injury. Many people can benefit from the practice, especially considering there are basically no downsides to physical therapy. 

Physical therapy is most often used as one part of a comprehensive treatment program in coordination with other therapies, medications, and medical interventions. But it can also be used to prevent future injuries or falls, and, in some cases, to avoid surgery or additional medications. 

Those who can benefit from physical therapy include: 

• People who have suffered a sports injury.
• Those who need help healing after surgery.
• Those who are managing a chronic condition.
• Seniors who would like to maintain strength and balance into old age.
• Anyone with balance or coordination issues.
• Those who would like to prevent future injuries at work or on the sports field.
• Those who would like to try all options before surgery or increased medications.

No matter your age, fitness level, recent surgeries, or chronic conditions, physical therapy may be able to help you live more pain-free, independent, and happier lives. 

Our Physical Therapy Treatments

While Haven Health offers almost any kind of physical therapy you or your loved ones may require, perhaps the most important part of our offerings is our treatment plans. 

We view physical therapy as a part of a comprehensive plan toward health that includes other forms of therapy, nursing, medication management, and more. These plans are always tailored to the individual and their needs. We do not believe in one-size-fits-all programs, because there are no one-size people. 

Our therapy plans may include services, such as: 

• Manual therapy
• Exercise and mobility training
• Balance and gait therapy
• Post-surgical or injury rehabilitation

Our customized treatment plan supports not only recovery, but long-term wellness. We aim to empower patients with the knowledge, strength, and support to live healthy, empowered lives. 

Benefits of Physical Therapy in Scottsdale

Whether you’ve found yourself in the aftermath of a sports injury, or you’re looking for a way to maintain your balance, strength, and independence as you age, the benefits to physical therapy are far reaching. 

Physical therapy can help improve strength, flexibility, and balance so practitioners can stay active and prevent future injuries. It can also lead to faster recovery from sports and other injuries, such as car accidents or falls. In the latter case, physical therapy can prevent future falls as well. 

Physical therapy is also important in the management of chronic conditions. PT can help those with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or the effect of a stroke maintain independence, and experience overall improved quality of life and mobility. 

Why Choose Haven Health for Physical Therapy in Scottsdale, Arizona?

Thousands of families all across Arizona trust Haven Health to provide physical therapy, skilled nursing, and elder care because of our high quality standard, our exceptional staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and support for nearly any injury or condition that may require physical therapy.

Our experienced, licensed therapists are the heart of our organization. Every one of our staff members provides compassionate, expert care in our extremely well-equipped facilities in Scottsdale and around the state.

Our personalized treatment plans are the center of our care. We ensure each plan is tailored directly to each patient and their needs, and plans are updated on a regular basis, depending on progress and other factors. 

At our Scottsdale location, we offer support for both short- and long-term care to ensure we can help everyone who may need it. In addition to our other offerings, we offer a broad spectrum of therapies, including many types of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. 

For Physical Therapy in Scottsdale, AZ, Call Haven Health Today

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Sources:

Arizona Board of Physical Therapy. (2025).

Peters, J. (2020). Four Things Good Physical Therapists Understand About People With Chronic Conditions. 

Shahid, J., et al. (2023). A Comprehensive Review of Physical Therapy Interventions for Stroke Rehabilitation: Impairment-Based Approaches and Functional Goals.