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Do you suffer from Back Pain?

Are you limited from doing what you love by your back pain?

Does lifting your children or grandchildren cause your back pain?

Can you garden, play golf or exercise as much as you’d like because of back pain?

Have you had to miss work because of back pain?

Have you skipped social events or spending time with your friends because of back pain?

Have you been told to “just rest” or to take pain medicine for your back pain?

Did you know that 8 out of every 10 people in the US suffer from Back Pain at some time in their lives?

This is an astounding number! Almost no one escapes. Next to the common cold, it is the leading cause of missed work days in the US.

Is it that we are poorly designed? Or, do our posture and our habits have a huge role in this epidemic.

Did you know that Physical Therapy is the #1 treatment for Acute Back Pain?

It is true! Recent studies have shown that Physical Therapy restores normal function and reduces cost to the person and to the system. It has been shown to be more effective than other forms of care for acute back pain!

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So, what are you waiting for?

The question then becomes…What should I expect Physical Therapy Care?

Let me first say that, at Groschan and Associates, we are not like other Physical Therapy offices. We take the time to understand your needs and your goals. We want to help you restore what is important to you! Our long experience guides us and keeps us focused on you.

At Groschan and Associates Physical Therapy we take a Principal Based approach to creating Optimal Movement.

Your time will be spent one on one with your Physical Therapist. You will be given hands on care. You will be given strategies to optimize your movement from basic lifting to complex situations such as golf or gardening. You will be given tools to be independent, including specific exercise and fitness advice.

You will not be treated by care extenders. You will not be given a sheet of exercises to do on your own or in a gym while you are in our clinic.

Have you had surgery for your back pain? Physical Therapy can be of great benefit in restoring your activity.

Sometimes, the deficit is too large and will not respond to conservative care. There are times when surgery is the right answer. However, proper movement will not just magically come back after surgery. You have compensated for your problem for a long time before your operation. The surgical procedure creates trauma to your soft tissues. You will greatly benefit from Principal Based Physical Therapy. It will create the guidance and strategies to return to your Optimal Movement.

It is not too late to change. It is never too late to improve if you use the proper Principals.

You want an approach to Physical Therapy that first listens to your needs and your goals. This is what you will receive at G&A

You want your Physical Therapy to provide you Strategies to control your posture, your movement and, ultimately, your back pain. This is what you will receive at G&A.

The Groschan & Associates PT Difference

Direct Access

You can save time and get immediate, appropriate and effective treatment by seeing a physical therapist first.

What Makes Us A Better Choice

Depth of Experience, Principle Based approach to treatment, One on One Care, and Private Treatment Rooms

Serving the Community for over 30 years

Groschan and Associates has been in this location since 1987.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You will be taken back to a room. You can change into other clothing if necessary.
    3. The therapist will guide you in the treatment session as they deem appropriate after having a conversation about your current situation.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
  • You will be with your therapist one on one for approximately 30 minutes. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your physical therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 20 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

     

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist will take the time to get to know you and what is important to you. They will ask about the limitations you have and talk about your goals.

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People in Maryland Trust Groschan & Associates

Hear from patients that reclaimed their lives.

"Wonderful staff, very helpful, competent and professional. They listen to what I say and are working with me to meet my goal."

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Barbara E.

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"After just 4 visits…I feel like a brand new person. Before, I could barely walk for 15 minutes without my back screaming in pain. Now I’m zooming through therapy and going on walks at home."

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Christy F.

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"I couldn’t have wished for a better place to go for my knee replacement therapy! They know what they are doing to get you back in the swing of things so you can go on with your life!"

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"Amazing service. They have gone out of their way to call and follow up with me while doing my at-home exercises. Highly recommend."

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Thank you so much! I love you guys and the care I received!

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