Athletico Physical Therapy Opens Eighth Clinic in Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletico Physical Therapy has opened a new location in Tucson on September 30^th, and is conveniently located next to Walgreens on Speedway Boulevard, just a mile and a half from the University of Arizona. Athletico is looking forward to continuing its quality of care throughout the state of Arizona.

"I'm incredibly excited to work with the residents of Tucson and promise to deliver an exceptional patient experience," said Nathan Tenney, PT, DPT and Clinic Manager of Athletico Tucson - Miramonte. "Growing up in Southern Arizona, it's an honor to open a location in Central Tucson to serve this community and the University of Arizona staff and students. I strongly believe in empowering patients with the tools they need to move better and live a pain free life."

To learn more, or to schedule a free assessment, visit www.athletico.com/Miramonte

Services available at Athletico Tucson - Miramonte include:

• Physical therapy ? Our physical therapists treat you to reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and to help you remain at your optimal health without further risk of injury. We also offer joint replacement therapy, headache treatment, concussion therapy and more.
• Free assessments ? If you have a strain, sprain or nagging pain, you can see one of our experts for a free, 30-minute assessment. We evaluate your injury and recommend treatment. If needed, we can begin treatment immediately, no referral necessary. Please note, restrictions apply.
• Work injuries ? We are committed to helping everyone practice safety at work. Our workers' compensation specialists are trained to assess workplace environments and worker behaviors to provide customized intervention techniques and programs. In addition to treating injuries that occur on the job, our services include work conditioning, ergonomics, post-offer/pre-employment testing and more.
• Manual therapy ? Also known as hands-on physical therapy, our experts use only their hands while performing skilled, specific hands-on techniques to apply pressure to the soft tissues of the body. This treatment can help relax muscles, increase circulation and reduce tissue inflammation.
• Headache rehabilitation ? Our headache specialists provide treatment for headaches that fall into the cervicogenic and migraine categories. Physical therapy can decrease and/or resolve the intensity and frequency of headache symptoms, as well as improve your function, mobility and quality of life.
• Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) ? For individuals with jaw pain, difficulty chewing, or clicking/grating sounds in the jaw, our TMD specialists can provide treatment, including manual therapy, anti-inflammatory modalities, posture correction, and therapeutic exercises to strengthen and increase the motion of the affected area.
• Dry needling ? If you are experiencing pain, you may benefit from dry needling. This technique involves placing ultra-thin needles into painful areas of the body to stimulate the pain-causing trigger points in the muscle and connective tissues.

Additionally, Athletico Tucson ? Miramonte:

• Accepts all major insurance plans so you don't need to worry about your visits not being covered.
• Offers convenient hours, including early mornings and late evening.
• No referral or prescription needed to start treatment.
• Schedules each initial evaluation quickly, sometimes the same or next day, but always within 24-48 hours.
• Provides ongoing patient education on diagnosis, treatment plans and prescribed home-exercise programs.
• Practices clear, consistent communication between therapist, physician and patient regarding progress.

Athletico Tucson ? Miramonte
3234 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: (520) 232-2459
www.athletico.com/Miramonte
[email protected]

ABOUT ATHLETICO
Athletico Physical Therapy provides the highest quality orthopedic rehabilitation services to communities, employers and athletes in over 500 locations throughout twelve states with more than 5,000 employees. Athletico is committed to our patients and referring physicians through our patient-centric focus, positive work environment, attention to quality and high standard of care. Athletico measures patient outcomes and satisfaction and is dedicated to continuous improvement. Athletico was named #1 Workplace in Chicago, "Best Physical Therapy Practice in the Nation" by ADVANCE magazine, Top Workplace in the Nation and has been recognized as a leader in employee volunteering and charitable giving. Our services include physical and occupational/hand therapy, workers' compensation, women's health therapy, concussion management and athletic training. For more information, or to schedule a free assessment in-clinic or now online with our virtual free assessments, visit www.athletico.com and follow us on Twitter at @athletico.

CONTACT: Eric White | Weber Shandwick
312.988-2237 | [email protected]

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