Physical Therapy in Malta NY/ Saratoga Springs NY and Queensbury NY / Glens Falls NY: Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness

Capital Area PT prides itself on staying up to date on the most current evidence, research, and techniques the world of rehabilitation has to offer. All of the therapists at our facility are doctors of physical therapy, which means we’ve completed the highest level of education possible for physical therapists. We also have one of the area’s only board certified orthopedic physical therapy specialists on staff, Andrew Gaetano, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS.

If you have back pain, neck pain, sprains/strains, or develop pain from exercise, walking, running, or sitting, we want you to think of us first. Research shows that people who get physical therapy first get better faster, and spend less in health care costs overall.

Here are a few examples of problems we can successfully assess and treat:

Pain

General pain, acute injury, motor vehicle accidents, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome, Lyme’s disease and other painful disorders

Chronic Pain

Pain that has been present for several months, even if it hasn’t improve with other treatments

Foot and Ankle

Plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, foot pain from neuromas/bunions, foot pain from walking or running, heel/bone spurs, Achilles tendon problems/tears, tarsal tunnel syndrome, claw/hammer toes

Back and Neck

Back and neck pain, headaches, sprains/strains, sciatica, herniated/bulging disc, stenosis, Sacroiliac (SI Joint) problems, arthritis, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, whiplash, degenerative disc/joint disease, back pain from pregnancy or post natal

Hip and Knee

Sprains/strains, arthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, meniscus tears, ACL injury, bursitis, tendinitis, hip impingement syndrome, ITB syndrome, poor balance

Shoulder

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), rotator cuff injury/surgery, impingement syndrome, bursitis, tendinitis, biceps tendon problems, labrum tears/instability, dislocations, pain between the shoulder blades

TMJ

Jaw pain, clicking, degenerative joint disease, painful chewing, difficulty with opening/closing

Wrist/Forearm/Hand

Carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfers elbow), sprains/strains, post fractures, repetitive movement injury, tingling/numbness

Post Operative Rehabilitation

Rotator cuff repair, knee and hip arthroscopies, ACL reconstruction, total knee/hip replacements, shoulder labrum repair, lumbar/cervical fusion and laminectomies, foot/ankle surgery, total shoulder replacement and plenty more!

Runners/Athletes

Slow motion video running analysis, including an examination, functional movement assessment, core stability assessment, and all painful conditions associated with running.

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