A2PT - Physical Therapy & Physical Training

What Causes Dizziness?

Your sense of balance comes from three systems working together: your inner ear (vestibular system), your vision, and sensors in your joints and muscles. When any of these misfire — or when the brain has trouble combining their signals — you feel dizzy, foggy, or unsteady. Common culprits include:• BPPV — loose crystals in the inner ear causing brief, intense spinning with position changes.

Can physical therapy help hip arthritis?

Yes. Many people with hip arthritis improve significantly through targeted strengthening, mobility exercises, manual therapy, and movement retraining. Even when arthritis is present on an X-ray, it isn't always the primary cause of your pain.

Do I need an MRI before starting physical therapy?

Usually not.Our evaluation is designed to identify the painful structure through movement and stress testing. If imaging is appropriate, we use it to confirm our clinical findings rather than to make the diagnosis.

How long does recovery usually take?

Every diagnosis is different.Many patients begin to notice improvement within the first few visits once the true cause of the pain has been identified and treatment is appropriately directed.

Can physical therapy help knee arthritis?

Yes. Many people with knee arthritis experience significant improvements in pain, mobility, strength, and function through targeted physical therapy, even when X-rays show arthritis.