Do I need a referral for PT?

Not for most plans. Oregon is a direct-access state, so you can typically start PT without a physician referral. Some insurance plans do require one — our front desk verifies in advance.

How long is a typical course of physical therapy?

Most acute injury or post-surgical programs run 4–8 weeks. Chronic conditions may need longer. Your therapist will set realistic milestones and adjust frequency based on how you're progressing.

Will I get exercises to do at home?

Yes — home exercises are core to PT. Your therapist will walk you through them, give you written cues, and adjust them at each visit.

Strength & mobility

Physical therapy

Therapists work alongside podiatrists and orthopedic providers — one plan, one team, one recovery.

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About this service

What is physical therapy?

Our in-house physical therapists are part of your care team, not an outside referral. They build personalized recovery programs for post-surgical rehab, sports injury return-to-play, mobility and balance work, and chronic condition management. Same-clinic coordination means your provider can adjust the plan immediately based on what PT is seeing.

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What we treat

Common reasons to see physical therapy

Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis

Foot and ankle arthritis and bursitis

Sprains, strains, and healed fractures

Balance issues and gait abnormalities

Carpal tunnel and repetitive-use hand injuries

Thumb, hand, and wrist tendonitis

Hand and wrist arthritis and joint stiffness

Post-surgical recovery

From symptoms to solutions

How we diagnose

Your physical therapist begins with a thorough assessment of your condition, movement, and strength. From there they build a plan around your goals — and because they share a clinic with your podiatrist or orthopedic provider, the plan gets adjusted in real time as you progress, without you needing to coordinate between offices.

Treatment options

Treatments we offer

Physical therapy at NES is about more than recovery — it identifies the source of pain, improves movement patterns, and strengthens the body to prevent future injuries. Plans are tailored to individual goals and lifestyle.

Manual therapy

Hands-on techniques for joint mobility, soft-tissue tension, and pain relief.

Targeted stretching and strengthening

Movement-specific exercise programs to restore flexibility, build strength, and rebalance the body.

Movement retraining and gait correction

Coaching better movement patterns to address the root cause of recurring injury.

Taping and splinting support

External support strategies during return-to-activity phases.

Patient education and home programs

A structured home exercise plan so progress continues between sessions — and after discharge.

Coordinated specialist care

Direct collaboration with your podiatrist or orthopedic provider in the same clinic.