Acute Subacute Injuries

Acute and Subacute injuries refers to injuries that have happened recently, usually less than 8 weeks ago and are managed uniquely compared to more chronic or persistent issues. Specifically, most acute injuries will heal on their own, a phenomenon called “regression to the mean” and in fact, most patients do not seek care until their pain is at its worst! When patients fall into this category, they are likely going to begin to feel better regardless of the intervention. So why physical therapy if the majority of recent injuries are going to heal on their own? When you come to Nevada Physical Therapy for an acute or subacute injury, we will help guide the path to recovery with specific emphasis on your goals. It is not uncommon for patients to stop participating in meaningful activities they enjoy because they have recently been injured and one of our primary goals is to get people back to enjoying life as quickly as possible. We often say “you cannot speed up healing but you can slow it down!”. Patients may inadvertently be trying exercises they found online with poor response or they have completely eliminated any activity that reproduces symptoms, neither of which may be conducive to recovery. Your physical therapist will work closely with you to design a program to resume activity that is important to you, to give recommendations on what symptoms are likely OK to work into and what symptoms need to be respected. “Calm things down, then build things back up!” is the plan. If a patient completely stops being active due to an injury and then tries to resume their normal exercise, they have often deconditioned during the recovery process and it can be incredibly frustrating to finally be feeling better only to begin developing overuse injuries trying to get back to what they enjoy. At Nevada Physical Therapy, we will help educate individuals dealing with recent pain on how to best continue to train, how to reintroduce activity as symptoms improve, and educate patients on how to minimize potential for re-injury. For more information on our treatment approach to remaining active while dealing with pain, check out these resources from our friends at Barbell Medicine and this great video by Greg Lehman.

Reviews

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Olivia

Patient

Nick was so attentive to my needs and he structured his schedule to fit mine. My therapy was focused on my strengths and weaknesses; therefore, my recovery time was much shorter than expected. I highly recommend Nevada Physical Therapy for any lingering pain you may be experiencing.

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Aleem

Patient

I cannot say enough positive things about this place. Came in with an ACL injury. I spent a few weeks working with jonathan. His evidence-based approach and motivational ability was really really inspiring. He helped me get back to normal and then some!

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Nadine

Patient

DAKOTA EZELL is at the top of MY list as a highly skilled, intuitive, present professional who values and treats me as a whole person, not just someone to fill a time slot

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Shahbaz

Patient

The best Physical Therapy place I have ever visited. Rare to see an emphasis on finding the best method to improve injury instead of giving everyone the same plan. But the best part about this place is it's approach to well being during and after PT.

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EP

Patient

I was referred to Brian Fearnley by someone with significant credibility. I consider working with Brian a huge stroke of luck. This specific 'PT' is increasing my recovery potential a hundred fold. Brian knows his stuff. He is well versed in PT. He has athletic history at UNR and is active in our local community. He is clearly in this profession to help people recover and get under their own power.

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Joyce

Patient

After two plus years of hip pain, three other physical therapists, quarterly injections and no relief, Crista made the pain go away! If I could give her and this practice 10 stars I'd do it!

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Perris

Patient

As a professional athlete, injuries can make or break a career. Luckily, in my case, I had Nevada Physical Therapy on my side. Not only did they physically help me recover from a meniscus surgery, but they provided the best emotional support you could ask for in such a difficult time.

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Ross

Patient

Phenomenal. I had some brutal injuries that resulted in four surgeries and seriously disrupted my life. There can be no doubt that the quality of life I enjoy today was a direct result of working with Nevada Physical Therapy.

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Brandon

Patient

I attended Nevada Physical Therapy for my post surgery physical therapy and have nothing but great things to say. For any of you reading this, this place is by far the best physical therapy place I have ever attended with exceptional staff. I had the pleasure to work with Dakota who is extremely knowledgeable, patient and would go above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of.

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