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Physical Therapy

Whether you’re in treatment for a medical condition or recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, physical therapy is an important part of your journey to wellness. Our physical therapists help you move with less pain, improve function, and build confidence so you can return to daily life more independently.

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Top-ranked experts in physical therapy (PT)

When an injury or impairment affects how you live, work, or play, physical therapy can help you get stronger, move more, and feel better faster.

At Mass General Brigham, which includes Spaulding Rehabilitation and therapy services associated with all of our acute care sites, our physical therapists have experience caring for people with a wide range of needs. From recovery after illness or injury to managing chronic conditions, we use research-driven approaches and advanced technology to support your fullest possible recovery.

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Our approach to physical therapy

We take a comprehensive, personalized approach to care, using effective therapies that complement your medical treatment at every stage of recovery.
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PT support at every stage of care

Our physical therapists work in all care settings to help you when and where you need it:

  • Acute care: For patients admitted to the hospital to recover function and assist with discharge planning
  • Inpatient rehab: Intensive, interdisciplinary rehab for patients in the hospital
  • Long-term acute rehab: For complex medical conditions in extended rehab
  • Skilled nursing: For short-term or long-term rehab with skilled nursing support
  • Home care: For homebound patients who cannot visit our outpatient site
  • Outpatient rehab: For patients living at home who can visit one of our over 60 clinics throughout New England
Specialized outpatient physical therapy

Our outpatient physical therapy services support people with a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Cancer, to improve strength, range of motion, fatigue, and lymphedema symptoms
  • Neurologic or vestibular conditions, to improve balance, walking, and dizziness
  • Orthopedic conditions, to help reduce pain and restore movement
  • Pelvic floor disorders, to strengthen muscles and improve bladder and bowel control
  • Heart, lung, and breathing conditions, to improve endurance and reduce fatigue
  • Sports Injuries to safely and effectively return athletes, at all levels, to their sport.
Collaborative, compassionate inpatient care

We work in multidisciplinary, physician-led teams in all areas of inpatient care to:

  • Improve stability for people with dizziness and balance problems
  • Increase mobility, strength, and endurance to help patients reduce physical decline
  • Provide support for specific illnesses and symptoms, such as breathing problems and cancer side effects
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Full-spectrum of PT treatment options

We use traditional and novel treatments to help patients with a variety of health conditions function better.
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Our specialists

No matter what disease or condition you have, Mass General Brigham has specialists near you who can help.
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We offer a wide range of programs and services that complement physical therapy.

  • Pediatric Physical Therapy

    Get expert physical therapy for your child. We provide personalized care to help children improve mobility, strength, and daily function

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services

    Access comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation care at Mass General Brigham and Spaulding Rehabilitation in Greater Boston.

  • Occupational Therapy

    Our advanced occupational therapy helps you manage daily activities after an illness or injury. Learn more about Mass General Brigham’s program.

  • Medical Rehabilitation Program

    Mass General Brigham’s medical rehab helps you build strength and function better when recovering from an illness or injury. Learn more to begin healing.

  • Musculoskeletal (Orthopedic) Rehabilitation Program

    The Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Program at Spaulding Rehabilitation helps you recover from orthopedic injuries and conditions to return to daily life and the activities you enjoy. Learn more about our care.

  • Neurological Rehabilitation Program

    Neurological rehabilitation at Spaulding involves skilled physical, occupational and speech/language therapy services for a range of neurological disorders. Learn more.

  • Pediatric Physical Therapy

    Get expert physical therapy for your child. We provide personalized care to help children improve mobility, strength, and daily function

  • Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Mass General Brigham offers pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation services for many childhood conditions. Access our expert therapeutic programs.

  • Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program

    The Brain Injury Program at Spaulding provides state-of-the-art brain injury rehabilitative care working towards helping each patient return to an independent life.

  • Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program

    Spaulding Rehabilitation provides coordinated, compassionate care to help patients rehabilitate from spinal cord injuries and return to daily life. Learn more about our program.

  • Stroke Rehabilitation Program

    The Stroke Rehabilitation Program at Spaulding treats a range of neurological disorders including stroke in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Learn more.

  • Pain and Functional Restoration Program

    Get personalized pain management for musculoskeletal pain conditions, including back, neck, and joint problems.

  • Exercise for Persons with Disabilities Program

    Stay active and build strength with our Exercise for Persons with Disabilities Program. Get personalized support, adaptive training, and expert care.

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Contact Physical Therapy

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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Contact information for international patients

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