Dr. Austin Chen believes that physical therapy is a vital component to the healing process after injury or following orthopedic and surgical interventions. That is why Dr. Austin Chen’s office at the Boulder Centre for Orthopedics has a physical therapy office right in the building. That way all patients have seamless care from surgery through recovery.
The physical therapy office provides comprehensive care to help individuals heal fully and get back to their active lifestyles while regaining strength and endurance. The therapists are skilled in the field of hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, hand, neck, and back. They provide complete care to individuals experiencing pain, dysfunction, or weakness from injury or post-surgical interventions. The physical therapists have a unique, collaborative relationship with Dr. Austin Chen and call upon him if any questions arise about appropriate treatment interventions or if concerns arise.
The specialty-trained physical therapists at BoulderCentre for Orthopedics provide comprehensive rehabilitative services, including:
- Functional strength training
- Manual therapy and mobilization
- Therapeutic exercise
- Muscular re-education for return to sport and activity
- Functional dry needling
- Gait and running assessment
- Specialized orthotics/splinting
- Core strengthening
- Modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and iontophoresis
- Athletic training
- Strength and conditioning classes
Colorado is a direct access state where individuals may be able to see a physical therapist directly without a physician prescription. You will need to check with your insurance company to see if a physician referral is required.
