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Physical Therapy

Stiff joints? Nagging pain? Recovering after injury or surgery?


At Patient First Medical Clinic and Diagnostics Center, our physical therapy services are designed to help you feel better, move better, and live better—without needing a hospital referral. Whether you're managing chronic discomfort or getting back on your feet after surgery, our licensed therapists will guide you through a treatment plan built for real-world mobility, recovery, and independence.

We combine expert care, hands-on therapy, and customized movement programs under one roof—so you get everything you need in one visit.

What Is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is more than just exercise. It’s a personalized rehabilitation program focused on:

  • Relieving pain and muscle tension

  • Improving mobility, flexibility, and strength

  • Restoring function after injury, surgery, or illness

  • Preventing re-injury or physical decline

Using a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, technology-driven modalities, and education, our therapists work closely with you to treat pain, retrain movement, and restore daily function.

 

How Physical Therapy Helps You

 

We treat a wide variety of patients—young adults, athletes, office workers, seniors—with care plans that address your specific needs. Common benefits of our PT programs include:

  • Pain Relief: Targeting pain from overuse, poor posture, injuries, or chronic illness

  • Better Mobility: Regain normal range of motion in joints and muscles

  • Faster Recovery: Heal properly after surgery, fractures, or sports injuries

  • Improved Confidence: Move safely without fear of re-injury

  • Strength & Balance: Reduce your risk of falls, especially in seniors

Our Physical Therapy Services

We offer specialized treatment under four core categories:

Pain Management Techniques

 

Used to alleviate discomfort, stimulate healing, and prepare your body for movement-based recovery:

  • Cupping Therapy – Improves blood flow and relieves muscle tension

  • Dry Needling – Releases deep muscle knots and trigger points

  • Electrotherapy – Uses electrical impulses for pain relief or muscle reactivation

  • Lumbar Traction – Gently decompresses the spine

  • Manual Therapy – Hands-on mobilization of joints and soft tissue

  • Shockwave Therapy – Uses acoustic waves for chronic pain and tendon injuries

Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Rehabilitation

 

For injuries or conditions involving muscles, joints, tendons, and bones:

  • Cervical & Lumbar Spondylosis (degenerative spine issues)

  • Frozen Shoulder / Adhesive Capsulitis

  • Osteoarthritis – Joint stiffness and mobility loss

  • Rotator Cuff Tears

  • Muscle Strain / Sprain

  • Plantar Fasciitis – Heel pain from inflammation

  • Sports Injuries (e.g., ACL/MCL tears)

  • Upper & Lower Back Pain

  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome

We tailor programs to your mobility goals—whether you're returning to work, managing long-term discomfort, or recovering from an orthopedic procedure.

Neurological Rehabilitation

For patients affected by nervous system issues, our PT services aid in restoring movement and coordination:

  • Bell’s Palsy – Facial muscle rehabilitation

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Stroke (CVA) Recovery

  • Cervical or Lumbar Radiculopathy

  • Gait Training – For walking difficulties

  • Neuromuscular Re-Education – Retrains movement patterns

  • Electrotherapy – For nerve or muscle activation

These therapies help patients rebuild independence and regain control over daily movements.

Geriatric Therapy

We help older adults maintain mobility, independence, and balance through:

  • Balance and fall prevention exercises

  • Gait training for safer walking

  • Strength-building routines

  • Postural correction and safe body mechanics

  • Manual therapy for arthritis or age-related joint pain

Whether recovering from a fall or managing chronic conditions, our senior-friendly care improves quality of life at any age.

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Coordinated Care with Other Specialists

Our team will guide you toward the right care pathway from day one. In some cases, your physical therapist may recommend a consultation with an in-clinic specialist before starting treatment—especially for complex conditions, post-surgery recovery, or persistent symptoms.

We may refer you to:

Because all consultations, diagnostics, and therapy sessions happen within the same clinic, you get a coordinated care plan—without delays or external referrals.

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What to Expect in a Physical Therapy Session

Each visit typically includes:

  1. Evaluation & Goal Setting
    Your therapist will assess your pain, posture, strength, balance, and range of motion.

  2. Manual Therapy & Modalities
    Hands-on techniques and therapeutic equipment are used to relieve pain and improve function.

  3. Guided Movement & Exercise
    You’ll be coached through personalized exercises for strength, flexibility, and coordination.

  4. Progress Tracking & Education
    We’ll adjust your plan based on your progress—and teach you how to maintain results at home.

Take the First Step Toward Recovery

 

Whether you're dealing with chronic joint pain, muscle weakness, sports injuries, or post-operative rehab—physical therapy can help you move forward. You don’t need to wait for hospital approval or referrals.

Visit the nearest Patient First branch and ask about available therapy schedules.

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Need a Physical Therapist?

Our clinics welcome walk-in patients for most physical therapy services—no doctor’s referral required. If you’re experiencing pain, limited movement, or recovering from an injury, you can start your care plan without delay.

Need lab work, X-rays, or a specialist consult before therapy? We’ve got you covered. From diagnostics to treatment, everything happens under one roof.

Visit any Patient First branch in Metro Manila to begin your recovery.

HMO & Insurance Coverage

We work with most major HMO and insurance providers in the Philippines.  

 

Coverage can apply to various imaging services, so you may not have to pay out-of-pocket.

Our front desk team can help verify your benefits before your physical therapy.

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