Physical therapy & rehabilitation

Whether you’re recovering from an illness or injury or coping with a chronic condition, rehab or physical therapy can help. At Aurora Health Care, we offer both inpatient and outpatient services tailored to your unique needs.

Contact us for more information about the kind of physical therapy or rehabilitation you need.

Physical therapy

Helping you get back to peak performance

What is physical therapy?

Physical therapy uses strength and range of motion exercises to help you recover from an injury or surgery. Physical therapy usually takes place a few times a week over the course of several weeks.

In many cases, physical therapy as a first line of treatment can help athletes and active adults delay or even avoid surgery altogether.

Comprehensive care

Aurora physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists collaborate with your physician to evaluate and address every aspect of your care. Our single electronic medical record links all your providers together for integrated care. We can send our physical therapy care plans home with you through an electronic home program, to keep you on track and connected. The goal of our team is to get you back to your peak performance levels for life, work and all you love to do.

Specialized care

Aurora physical therapists are highly skilled and specialize in many other areas, including cardiac rehab, orthopedics, neurosciences, children's health, pelvic floor health, cancer care, sports health, and balance and vestibular conditions.

Cardiac rehabilitation

After treatment for a heart issue, exercise and education can help pave the road to continued health. Our cardiac rehabilitation program is designed to improve your health after a cardiac event. Our team of specialists can show you how to limit stress, what foods are best for heart health and what exercises are right for you. Learn more about general cardiac care at Aurora.

Orthopedic physical therapy

Our specialized orthopedic physical therapists can help you recover from an injury, regain strength after surgery or avoid surgery altogether. During your one-on-one orthopedic and sports health sessions, you’ll learn exercises, stretches and other techniques to improve your flexibility and range of motion while addressing how to prevent future injuries. Learn more about orthopedic diagnosis and orthopedic medicine and surgery at Aurora.

Neuroscience physical therapy

Advanced-trained physical, occupational and speech therapists help patients restore and improve the functions needed for activities of daily living, including: mobility, strength, balance, swallowing, speech, memory, cognition and coping.

By returning you to activity following a life-altering event, clinicians help you preserve your independence. Learn more about neuroscience.

Cancer physical therapy

As part of our cancer care services, Aurora offers physical therapy for cancer patients. Cancer physical therapy addresses the musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and functional deficits associated with cancer and cancer treatments, including surgery, reconstruction, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal or biological therapies. Our cancer physical therapy team is dedicated to minimizing the effects associated with some cancer treatments while assisting in maximizing care options, quality of life, length of life and overall survival. Learn more about our cancer physical therapy services.

Children’s health physical therapy

The primary goals of our children's health physical therapists are to help your child function at their highest potential, improve their quality of life and make them as functionally independent as their age allows. We’ll work closely with your child to help improve their range of motion, flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, motor skills, swallowing and speech. Some of our therapies can also assist in helping to improve the sensory system and cognitive abilities.

As part of the treatment process, you can count on our physical therapists to help educate and support your whole family. Learn more about general children’s health care services at Aurora.

To find a children's health physical therapist near you, use our online search tool.

Pelvic floor physical therapy

Aurora Women’s Health Centers are equipped to address pelvic floor and sexual function issues that occur in both women and men. Specialized physical therapy offered at our sites has proven to be effective – helping to treat pelvic floor dysfunction and continence health issues. Learn more about pelvic floor physical therapy.

We also work with care providers from Aurora’s pain management specialists, who provide alternatives for treating chronic pain as well as acute pain due to an injury or recovery from surgery.

Unmatched access

Physical therapy can be scheduled following a referral from your physician or may be available without a referral if using the Direct Access to Physical Therapy option. Your recovery is important to us – we are available for same-day or next-day access, whatever works for your schedule and care needs. Contact us to schedule an appointment or find out more.

Get a free injury evaluation

We offer free injury evaluations. Some locations offer the possibility of getting a same-day evaluation. Fill out our free injury evaluation form to connect with us today

Sports health hotline

You can ask questions about your physical therapy by calling the Aurora Sports Health Hotline™ at 414-219-7776 or toll-free 800-219-7776.

Contact us

Contact us with your questions about physical therapy. We’re here to help.