Columbus Orthopaedics offers orthopaedic, sports, spine and hand therapy at our Columbus clinic, our Starkville physical therapy clinic, and our clinic on the Mississippi State University campus. Our therapists work in the same practice as our surgeons, so your therapy plan is built around your diagnosis and, after surgery, around your surgeon’s instructions. Services include aquatic therapy in a HydroWorx pool, dry needling, the McKenzie Method, and care from certified hand therapists.
Physical therapy is available at our Columbus clinic at 670 Leigh Drive, at Starkville physical therapy at 225 Tomlinson Drive, and at our MSU campus clinic.
Patients of Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic can be treated by a team of Physical Therapists with more than 40 years of combined experience in the Golden Triangle area. They specialize in physical therapy for orthopaedic injuries and conditions, as well as sports injuries and sports therapy.
Our Spine Therapy specialists excel at treating mechanical cervical and spinal pain and dysfunction. Our therapists hold certifications in Graston soft-tissue mobilization, aquatic therapy, dry needling, orthopaedics, and functional capacity evaluations.
For hand and wrist injuries and conditions, our certified hand therapists and occupational therapists can help patients quickly regain mobility and dexterity.
Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy provides comprehensive orthopaedic therapy services with an experienced, friendly staff.
Our Clinic
Our Clinic is equipped with advanced, state–of–the–art equipment to help patients achieve their goals and return to their sport. Using a variety of specialized therapy techniques helps athletes restore mobility, increase flexibility, and regain strength.
- Aquatic Therapy: Our HydroWorx pool features an underwater treadmill and multiple cameras. This type of therapy effectively reduces body weight, while the water exercises promote healing and strengthen the muscles.
- Dry Needling: Pain and tension are relieved by inserting a very fine needle into the skin and muscle to release tension.
- McKenzie Method: Therapists receive specialized training in this assessment and treatment system, which involves moving the body into specific positions or having patients perform specific movements to help reduce and manage pain.
- Graston Technique: Stretch and relax muscles with specialty instruments that massage areas around an injury.
- Kinesio Taping Method: Support and stabilize muscles and joints without limiting motion through a specialized taping technique. This taping method also helps alleviate pain and promotes lymphatic drainage.
- Blood Flow Restriction Therapy: Reduces stress on the injured area while strengthening muscles with a specialized cuff that applies external pressure during exercise and movement.
- Hand Therapy: Our team of therapists includes two Certified Hand Therapists who are specially trained to help you regain your strength and dexterity and maximize your function.
- VALD Performance Testing: Objective measurement of strength, movement and balance to guide your plan and return-to-sport decisions.
- Biodex Machine: We can measure muscle strength and recovery progress with a computerized fitness machine. It can be used for training or return-to-sport testing.
- Mulligan Concept/Mobilization with Movement: Each of our therapists has received specialized training in the Mulligan Concept. This is a manual therapy that helps restore functional movement through therapist-applied force combined with patient-generated movement.
Objective Performance Testing with VALD Technology
At Columbus Orthopaedics, we believe objective measurement is for everyone, not just elite athletes. Our physical therapists use VALD performance technology to measure strength, movement, balance and overall physical performance, then turn those results into an individualized plan.
Whether you are a competitive athlete working toward the next level, an active adult who wants to stay strong, someone recovering from an injury, or someone focused on staying independent and improving quality of life, objective data can help guide your progress.
Measurable results lead to meaningful action. They help you, your physician, your therapist and your coach make informed decisions, track improvement and build confidence at every step, including the return-to-play decision after an injury such as a torn ACL.
Common questions about physical therapy
Do I need a doctor's referral for physical therapy?
It depends on your insurance plan and your situation. See our insurance and referral information or call us.
What is aquatic therapy, and who is it for?
Aquatic therapy is exercise in warm water. Water supports part of your body weight, so you can walk and strengthen with less stress on sore joints. It is often helpful after joint replacement or spine surgery, and for people with arthritis or back pain who find exercise on land too painful at first.
What is dry needling?
Dry needling places a very thin needle into a tight or painful muscle to help release tension. It is one tool your therapist may use alongside exercise and hands-on treatment. It is different from acupuncture in purpose and approach.
How long will I need therapy?
It varies with the injury or surgery. Some problems improve in a few weeks, and recovery after major surgery such as an ACL reconstruction takes months. Your therapist will set goals with you and check your progress along the way.
