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Texas Physical Therapy Specialists
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hether you are a physical therapy patient or a medical provider who prefers to visit a physical therapist, Dr. Mark Milligan, a physical therapist with Texas Physical Therapy Specialists, wants you to know about trigger-point dry needling. “This very effective technique for treating muscular pain uses a very fine needle inserted at points of pain or muscle trigger points.� It is just one of the services offered by Dr. Milligan and his associates at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists. “We provide hands-on physical therapy care based on the newest research for all musculoskeletal conditions,� he explains. They offer skilled manual therapies, such as joint mobilization and manipulation, soft tissue manipulation, trigger point dry needling, lymphatic massage as well as hand
Dr. Mark Milligan by Jonathan Black amazing customer service and care excellence.� Clinical excellence begins with ensuring each of the practice’s providers is board certified, which places their providers in the top 5 percent of physical therapists in the country. Providers determine each individual patient’s plan of care by utilizing the latest research. Once care begins for a patient, Texas Physical Therapy Specialists meticulously track outcomes, helping to get the right care to the right patient at the right time, to reach the best result.
When asked what makes Texas Physical Therapy Specialists unique, Dr. Milligan cites three guiding objectives, “clinical excellence,
Dr. Milligan finds satisfaction in guiding patients through the healing process, “They need to know what that process looks like, feels like and how long it takes. It’s my job to provide an appropriate plan of care and empower patients to recognize their role in maintaining health,� says Dr. Milligan.
“We care about our patients,� Dr. Milligan says. “Being compassionate and accommodating during times of pain helps patients feel better.� The practice strives to ensure every patient has the best possible experience. In fact, Texas Physical Therapy Specialists’ goals for their patients go beyond just the best possible experience. They want their patients to have fun during physical therapy. While this is about customer service, it is also excellent clinical care. Environment impacts patient healing. By encouraging patients to have fun, they also help to facilitate the healing and rehabilitation process.
therapy, functional rehabilitation and exercise prescription.
orthopedic manual physical therapy fellowship, along with Evidence in Motion.
Dr. Milligan graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He completed a one-year orthopedic residency with Evidence in Motion, a knowledge exchange studio providing cutting-edge programs, research, resources and training to the physical therapy community. Dr. Milligan is in the second year of an
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Dr. Brannon Frank, Dr. Alan Silberberg and Dr. Robert Wills
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ustin Pain Associates is a local practice completely dedicated to the treatment of chronic pain. At APA, they understand the deep impact chronic pain conditions can have on their patients’ lives, and so they are earnestly committed to each of their patients – as well as the surrounding medical community – to be the best pain management organization in Central Texas. APA physicians strive to combine their passion for medicine with great compassion for their patients. Their collaborative, multidisciplinary approach reduces pain and restores patients’ function. They create individualized treatment plans that encompass all aspects of chronic pain. Put simply, they keep the focus of their care and expertise where it belongs: on the patient.
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their pain. APA physicians will work with each APA physicians use the most cutting-edge and patient to select the right medications and finecomprehensive techniques, so patients will tune dosage and combinations to achieve the best outcomes possible. receive the most complete care possible.
Alternative Therapies
APA encourages patients to take a holistic approach to pain management. Alone or in conjunction with medical treatments, alternative therapies such as yoga, massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care and Quigong meditation can have a positive impact on a patient’s vitality, health and overall wellbeing while contributing to an effective longterm pain management plan.
Interventional Procedures
APA offers a wide range of treatments to most effectively treat each patient’s pain. Their Founded in 2002 by Robert P. Wills, M.D., multidisciplinary approach means that they APA has grown to include 11 physicians across can treat most common conditions under one nine locations. These physicians together have roof. Interventional procedures include a wide experience treating all pains, including: range of therapeutic injections, nerve blocks and spinal cord stimulation. ¡ Back pain ¡ Neck pain Medication Management ¡ Fibromyalgia Many chronic pain sufferers rely on ¡ Headaches medications such as opioids, anti-depressants, ¡ Pelvic pain anti-inflammatories and others to manage . Joint pains Photography by Winston Lackey
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Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation:
The chief goals in a physical therapy program are to bring the patient pain relief, minimize impairment, keep a standard of mobility, improve physical function and, most importantly, teach the patient self-management of his or her condition.
Psychological Evaluation & Treatment
Unhealthy behaviors, from smoking and poor diet to a sedentary lifestyle and poor coping skills, are all major contributors to illness. The prolonged course of illness and disability from chronic diseases, such as diabetes and arthritis, result in extended pain and suffering and decreased quality of life for millions of Americans. Fortunately, we can learn techniques to control negative thoughts and change unhealthy behaviors. Health psychology uses psychological principles to promote healthier lifestyles and to treat and prevent illnesses.