Broken Arrow Physical Therapy is an outpatient rehabilitation clinic that emphasizes individualized, hands-on care. We work closely with each of our patients to make sure they are comfortable and working successfully to their needs and personal goals.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease that has the potential to impact many different joints and organs in the human body. RA can cause inflammation and swelling in the joints. While[...]
Fibromyalgia
A question physical therapists get frequently asked is whether to use ice or heat on an injury. Here are some general guidelines to help in many scenarios. If you have certain conditions such as fibromyalgia, Reflex Sympathetic Disorder (RSD), or[...]
Plantar Fasciitis
A good pair of shoes is one of the most essential parts of your workout gear and is critical to your safety. Wearing the wrong shoe can set you up for injuries like plantar fasciitis, shin splints, or even a[...]
Medical Weight Loss
We’ve all had exercise ruts: Our weight loss stalls, our strength seems at a standstill, and every workout feels like misery. If that’s happened to you, there’s something that your body might be trying to tell you: cross-train. All athletes[...]
Pediatric Care
Physical Therapist Assistant Andrea was born and raised in Oklahoma. She grew up in the Sapulpa area. She attended and graduated from Tulsa Community College in 2015 where she received an associates of Applied Science through the Physical Therapy Assistant program. She has spent most of her career in general outpatient orthopedics. She also has experience in skilled nursing and pediatrics. She is very family oriented and enjoys spending time with her husband, pets and family in her free time.
Primary Care
With Direct Access you can come directly to physical therapy without a referral from a physician. To confirm that your insurance provider participates in direct access to physical therapy, we will verify your benefits prior to your first visit. If needed we can refer you to a trusted provider within the community or you can go to your primary care provider to ask for a referral.
Emergency Care
March is Athletic Training Month! ATHLETIC TRAINERS (ATCs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. They can work in[...]
Constipation
Urinary Incontinence
Women's health can cover a multitude of subjects, from pregnancy to aging - the female body undergoes many changes. Physical therapists' most common women's health clients come in experiencing incontinence, osteoporosis, and pregnancy-related back pain. URINARY INCONTINENCE Urinary incontinence is[...]
This month we want to bring awareness to the Movember Foundation One of the main goals of the Movement strives to: Reduced mortality from prostate, testicular cancer and educates men living with Prostate or testicular cancer to live physically and mentally well[...]
Ovarian Cancer
Every 23 minutes, a woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which is the number one cause of gynecologic cancer deaths. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and in honor of that, here is some information on what exactly ovarian cancer[...]
What Should You Do if Your Teen or Child Has a Possible Concussion? A study published online in JAMA Neurology in February 2021 found that over five seasons, 72% of concussions and 67% of head impact exposure occurred in practice, not[...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This time in PT News we recap what our clinics have been posting throughout September 2019. We are excited to begin a new year of new posts featuring published articles from PTandMe partnering clinics! 1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Written by[...]
Ah, the holidays. The lights. The carols. The food. The family. It’s the most wonderful time of year. Right? Well, for many of us, the holidays are far more jangled nerves than joyful noise. And if you or a loved[...]
Mental Health
As physical therapists, it is our job to promote movement and overall well-being. Exercising regularly is linked to better physical and mental health and can help to prevent or delay heart disease, strokes, certain types of cancer, and diabetes. What[...]
Every treatment is truly a modality with exercise (including Therapeutic Exercise, Therapeutic Activities and Neuromuscular Re-education) being the most popular and effective. ULTRASOUND: Can be performed for thermal or non-thermal benefits. A crystal in the sound head vibrates at a[...]
Physical Therapist Stacy Biddle graduated from Marquette University in 2003 with a bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. She continued at Marquette and graduated cum laude with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2005. Stacy has extensive clinical experience specializing in all areas of orthopedics, including sports-specific rehab, pre, and post-operative conditions, rehabilitation of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, spine, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. she is certified in kinesiotaping, dry needling, and ASTYM therapy. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Sciatica
What is Sciatica and the Sciatic Nerve? The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body. It starts with five nerves in the lower back that come together and form one nerve that runs through the buttocks[...]
Whiplash
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT FACTS The majority of auto accident injuries affects soft tissues - muscles, tendons and ligaments, which doesn’t show up on x-rays. Soreness and muscle pain from whiplash can signal a soft-tissue injury that may not heal[...]
Hip Replacement
Postoperative physical therapy after a Total Hip Replacement is essential to your recovery. Your physical therapist will follow your physician’s protocol and will focus on range of motion exercises, progressive strengthening exercises, gait training, balance training, and activity specific training[...]
Knee Replacement
There are over 600,000 total knee replacements done each year in the U.S. As the workforce ages and as obesity levels continue to rise, this number is expected to increase. Candidates for a knee replacement include patients experiencing difficulty doing[...]
OUTDOOR SAFETY Highlights • Dress warmly and stay dry. • Wear a hat, scarf, and mittens. • Avoid frostbite. • If you have to do heavy outdoor chores, dress warmly and work slowly. • Avoid walking on ice or getting[...]
Lesions
Dry needling uses very thin mono-filament that is inserted through the skin into deeper tissues. When performing this treatment, the physical therapist is creating physiological micro-lesions within the tissue, normalizing inflammatory responses and relieving pain.
Did you know that most athletic injuries can be boiled down into three main categories? Acute, Overuse, and Chronic. Physical therapists that specialize in sports medicine, help athletes experiencing pain get back in their sport. From the time of the[...]
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can help to eliminate or manage pelvic pain while restoring quality of life. This is possible through a comprehensive approach to the evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor.
Occupational Therapy
Our partnering clinics are now providing physical and/or occupational therapy care! There are now two ways to help patients recover from injury: In Person:We are still open and welcoming patients to receive the care they need in our clinic. Click[...]
Frozen Shoulder
Whether it be from radiating pain down your leg from a herniated disc, or a frozen shoulder insidiously appearing, physical therapists provide non-invasive treatments that can give patients their life back when pain and dysfunction dominate their day-to-day happenings. Physical[...]
Tennis Elbow
What Causes Tennis Elbow? Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis is an inflammation of the tendon fibers that attach the forearm extensor muscles to the outside of the elbow. More recently it is believed that this condition is due[...]
Shoulder Pain
Flatfoot Correction
Heel Pain
Ankle Sprain
One of the most common injuries is an ankle sprain. The most common of these is called an inversion-sprain in which the foot is rolled out. On the outer portion of the ankle are three ligaments which can be[...]
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy offers an alternative environment for therapeutic exercise. If you have tried traditional physical therapy, or have restrictions on your physical therapy program, aquatic Therapy may be the perfect solution for your physical therapy needs. Why Aquatic Therapy is[...]
Manual Therapy
On the first visit, each patient will undergo a thorough evaluation. During the evaluation, the therapist will pay close attention to imbalances in muscle groups or abnormal spinal mechanics that may be exhibited. Once the evaluation has been performed and the problem identified, the therapist will utilize manual therapy techniques, trunk stabilization (core strengthening), flexibility exercises, and patient education to allow the patient to progress to a home exercise program and self care.
This Month in PT News. Featuring articles from PTandMe partnering clinics! 1. How Does an NBA Player Overcome Career Limiting Ankle Injury? Written by Nick Mezyk, DPT, Clinic Director at ProCare Physical Therapy - Johnstown, PA If you have played sports long enough, you[...]
Flat Feet
This Month in PT News. Featuring articles from PTandMe partnering clinics. 1. Raising Early Awareness of Flat Feet and Fallen Arches Written by the therapy Team at The Jackson Clinics Physical Therapy If the soles of your shoes show unusual[...]
Heel Pain
Foot Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Does your foot or heel hurt with the first step in the morning? Does your foot hurt when you get up from sitting or driving for long periods of time? If the answer is yes, you may have plantar fasciitis.[...]