Physical therapy | Ascension
Man getting rehabilitation care from an athletic trainer at an Ascension site of care.

Get physical therapy for your injury care

When you choose physical therapy at Ascension sites of care, you get a personalized care plan to help you recover from an injury or surgery.


Getting the right care after an injury, illness or surgery is important to help you recover. When you come to our physical therapy clinics at Ascension sites of care, you get an experienced team of physical therapists. We focus on your health needs at any point in your care plan – from evaluating your condition to creating a non-surgical physical therapy care plan. Your physical therapist will take the time to answer all your questions — big and small. By getting to know you and working together, you get a rehabilitation care plan that is customized to your needs. 

Physical therapy helps improve your recovery after illness, injury or surgery

After surgery your muscles and joints may be stiff and swollen. Your care team provides therapies and personalized exercises to help you rebuild your strength and promote healing. Many of our physical therapists have additional training and experience, such as:

Neurorehabilitation care for stroke recovery and Parkinson’s

Physical therapy care teams at Ascension sites of care deliver advanced rehabilitation services to support your recovery after a stroke. For neurological conditions, some of our therapists are also trained in LSVT BIG, a treatment that can help those with Parkinson’s use their body more normally. Talk to your doctor about how physical therapy may support your brain and spine care plan.

Physical therapy available in different settings

At Ascension sites of care, we provide physical therapy in the hospital, at outpatient PT clinics, occupational health clinics, as part of home health care, and at stand-alone inpatient rehabilitation facilities. Our goal is to help you manage your pain and improve your strength, flexibility and overall mobility, so you can get back to doing the things you enjoy. Find a physical therapy location near you. 

Multispecialty rehabilitation services

Physical therapy is one type of rehabilitation service. Along the way, your care may require other rehabilitation services – pediatric therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or other specialists – you do not have to navigate your care alone. Your care team will help you schedule appointments, connect with other services, and answer your questions. From your first therapy appointment and throughout your ongoing care, your doctor will stay informed about your progress. 

In some states, you may not need a physician order to start physical therapy.  If you would like to start physical therapy but are not sure if you need a physician order, please contact a rehabilitation - physical therapy location at an Ascension site of care near you to discuss whether a physician order is needed.

Choose Ascension for physical therapy