Physiotherapy Associates Launches Eight Healthy Partner Programs in More Than 650 Clinics

EXTON, Pa., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Physiotherapy Associates, the nation's foremost provider of outpatient rehabilitation services, launched eight new, individually-priced programs designed to assist participants to get back to a healthy lifestyle. In most cases, these programs are available without a physician referral or prescription to the extent permitted by relevant state law.

The Healthy Partner Programs offer various services to facilitate a healthier way of life, including:

• Cold Laser Therapy
• Concierge Personal Fitness
• E-Stimulation
• Fitness & Wellness Program
• Massage
• Pre-Op Orthopedic Preparation Program
• Sport-specific Training
• Yoga & Pilates

The Healthy Partner Programs allow participants to enjoy a wide range of services in a clinical setting, with an expansive scope of training, services and programs overseen by trained personnel. Within the family of more than 650 Physiotherapy clinics, each individual clinic will offer two Healthy Partner Programs that best highlight the strengths of the specific team – for example, a clinic may offer a Fitness & Wellness Program and a Yoga & Pilates Program to support the needs of an active community, while another clinic may offer the Pre-Op Orthopedic Preparation Program and the E-Stimulation program for pre-surgery and chronic pain patients near the clinic.

Andrew DeVoe, CEO of Physiotherapy Associates, stated, "Our new Healthy Partner Programs are an excellent way to help people who want to lead healthy lives. With clinics in more than 30 states, we are convenient to almost anyone who wants to take advantage of these new services – in most cases, the programs do not require a physician referral or prescription. Our Laser Therapy and Massage Programs are two of many programs we have developed to further complement our outpatient physical therapy services, touching millions of lives each year."

Depending on the program offered, benefits include:

• reduced pain or inflammation
• improved range of motion
• decreased amount of recovery time
• enhanced education about a specific condition
• individualized attention to an activity or movement

As with any health-related program, interested participants should consult with their physician. Healthy Partner Programs are available without a physician referral or prescription to the extent permitted by relevant state law.

More information on the new Healthy Partner Programs can be found online: http://www.physiocorp.com/content.cfm/healthy-partner-programs_1. Programs vary by clinic; individual clinics should be contacted to confirm services.

About Physiotherapy Associates

Physiotherapy Associates is the nation's foremost provider of outpatient rehabilitation services. Physiotherapy Associates employs an industry-leading team of physical therapists and healthcare practitioners who are dedicated to high-quality patient care. The company provides physical therapy, industrial rehabilitation and orthotics and prosthetics services to thousands of patients across the United States. With more than 650 clinics, Physiotherapy Associates is national in scope, local in care. For more information, visit www.physiocorp.com, follow us on Twitter (@physiocorp) or become a Physio fan on Facebook.

SOURCE Physiotherapy Associates