Physical Therapy - Dignity Health - Mark Twain Medical Center

Physical therapy helps people recover strength, movement and daily function after injury, illness or surgery. Therapy services are designed to support healing, reduce pain and improve independence. Care plans are personalized and focused on helping patients safely return to everyday activities and improve their overall quality of life.

At Dignity Health Physical Therapy at Mark Twain Medical Center, we tailor care to match each patient’s individual needs and activity level. Common services include:

• Inpatient physical therapy services
• Outpatient physical therapy services
• Workstation evaluations

Physical therapy can help you feel better and get back to normal after an illness, injury or surgery. Our physical therapy specialists at Dignity Health Physical Therapy at Mark Twain Medical Center help:

• Alleviate walking problems
• Decrease inflammation and muscle spasms
• Educate you and your family about proper care
• Evaluate physical problems
• Improve coordination and flexibility
• Increase and maintain muscle strength and endurance
• Prevent contracture and limb deformity
• Promote healing
• Reduce or relieve pain
• Restore and increase joint range of motion

For more information or to make an appointment, call our care team at (209) 754-6200.

Physical therapy can help people of all ages who are recovering from surgery, injury, stroke or a hospital stay. It also supports individuals managing chronic conditions that affect movement, balance, speech or daily tasks. Therapy focuses on helping patients regain confidence, rebuild strength and safely return to activities that matter most to them.

At your first visit, your therapist will review your medical history, current symptoms and recovery goals. They may assess strength, movement, balance or function, depending on your needs. Together, you’ll develop a personalized therapy plan and discuss what to expect during future sessions. Your therapist will also share tips to support progress between visits. To learn more or to make an appointment, call us at (209) 754-6200.

Inpatient physical therapy is for patients who are staying at the hospital. This type of on-site program provides daily intensive therapy and medical support following an injury, illness or surgical treatment. Outpatient physical therapy allows patients to get treatment during scheduled visits while continuing to live at home. Both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs focus on helping you regain function and independence.

The length of physical therapy varies based on each person’s condition, progress and goals. Some patients may need only a few weeks of therapy, while others benefit from longer-term services. Your Dignity Health Physical Therapy care team will regularly evaluate your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed to help you achieve the best possible outcomes.

Most major insurance plans cover physical therapy services when medically necessary. Physical therapy visits must be prescribed by a physician. Ask your insurance provider or call us at (209) 754-6200 to understand what your specific plan requires.