Ankeny, IA
502 N. Ankeny Boulevard Suite #4
Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: (515) 375-7466
Email: drjosh@stewartsspt.com
Physical Therapy in Ankeny, IA
Let our team help you heal naturally
Most patients feel relief after their first session!
Top Rated Physical Therapists in Ankeny, IA
If you’re looking for a physical therapist, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Every member of our team has received professional training and is licensed. We can provide dry needling and therapy for any injury or emergency. You can trust our reliable solutions and professional service to ensure that your body is well-maintained.
Have you sought relief from chiropractors, physical therapists, pain management specialists, and still suffer from pain? Do you feel frustrated and hopeless? You can count on us to provide the support and care you need. Our physical therapists are proud to create individualized and personal physical therapy treatment plans that are unique to each individual.
Personalized Care from Our Team
There are no two people exactly the same. Therefore, injuries can be different even though they may affect the same body part. Our expert medical team will evaluate your condition and create a customized treatment plan that will get you back on track to being your best. Our staff will guide you through each visit with personalized attention and dedication.
Our Proven 4-Phase Recovery Program
It can be frustrating and overwhelming when you’re in pain and don’t know where to turn for help. Our physical therapy experts will work with you one-on-one to identify the root cause of your pain and create a personalized treatment plan that will reduce your pain quickly. We’ll also provide you with helpful resources like exercises and pain reduction tips so you can continue to progress even after leaving our clinic. On average our patients see a significant reduction in pain in 6 visits or less.
We all know that reducing pain is important, but sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated after the initial relief. It can be tough to keep up the momentum after your pain has subsided. You may feel like you’re stuck in a rut and don’t know how to get moving again. During Phase II, we help you regain your mobility, flexibility, and strength so you can continue on your path to success. With our help, you’ll be primed for future performance and able to prevent injury.
You’ve been sidelined by an injury and you’re eager to get back to your old self as soon as possible. It’s frustrating when you’re injured and can’t do the things you love. Sitting on the sidelines is hard, especially when everyone else seems to be moving on without you. That’s where our physical therapists come in. We’ll help you rehab your injury so that you can get back to your old self as quickly as possible. With our personalized treatment plans and experienced therapists, we’ll have you feeling like yourself again in no time.
You’ve just suffered an injury and the last thing you want to do is go through the pain again. It’s normal to feel concerned that the injury will occur again. In fact, most people worry about this very thing. That’s why our physical therapists make sure that you are equipped with the tools needed to prevent any future injury. We’ll help you recover quickly and safely so that you can get back to your life as soon as possible.
Success Stories Testimonials
Meet Our Team
Dr. Josh Stewart
PT, DPT, OCS
Owner and Lead Therapist
Treatments
Cupping
Cupping is not a new therapy although it had a recent surge in popularity as high profile athletes have been seen with the characteristic large red dots on their skin during sporting events.
Dry Needling
Dry Needling is a treatment technique often used by physical therapists to relieve pain. It requires using a sterile acupuncture needle that is inserted through the skin into muscles, tendons, ligaments..
Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy is a type of physical therapy that uses electrical energy to stimulate and heal the body. It is a non-invasive and drug-free treatment option that can help patients manage pain, reduce inflammation..
Laser Therapy
LASER Therapy is also known as photobiomodulation. It entails the use of specific wavelengths of light to generate a photochemical response to help repair damaged or dysfunctional tissue.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a great first-line treatment for most muscle and joint problems. Clinically proven to reduce pain and dysfunction, physical therapy also saves you time and money too.
Sports Rehab
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a serious athlete, sports injuries are a fact of life. A twisted ankle or an aching back can usually be treated at home. But for those breaks and tears that call for immediate medical..
Live Pain Free in Ankeny, IA
Our team understands that you want to live an active lifestyle that is comfortable and capable. Your body must work in order to achieve that. You are experiencing pain, injury or weakness, which can make you feel confused and frustrated.
We believe that you deserve a body that is fully functional. We know what it is like to be injured,which has led to our success in helping thousands of people get back to their active lives.
This is how we do it:
- Tell us your story
- Get your customized plan.
- Start feeling better.
- Conquer your goals.
Our Physical Therapy Programs
We make sure that our patients receive high-quality physical therapy as well as training programs that are perfect for them!
If you have already sought pain relief from chiropractors, physical therapists, and pain management specialists, but still experience discomfort, you might feel frustrated and hopeless. We understand your struggles and are committed to offering the necessary support and care to help alleviate your pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are your patients?
That’s where we come in! We are not in the business of creating “repeat customers” who require our patients to come in for treatment week after week and month after month. We find the root cause of your pain, educate you on what is causing your pain, correct the source of your issue and, most importantly, TEACH YOU how to fix the pain. This allows you to NEVER have to re-enter the healthcare system for your issue in the future as you will know exactly what to do to eliminate the pain if you happen to have a flare up!
Do I need a referral from my doctor to see you?
What are some common characteristics of your patients?
Secondly, our patients take ownership in their health. Our patients have decided that enough is enough and it is now time to take control of their health and do what is necessary to reach their fitness and health goals whether those goals are returning to a walking program, returning to sport or playing with their kids without limitations. They are finished with suffering and are ready to make lasting changes to begin living their best life. They want to and are willing to be active participants in their recovery and are willing to put in the work on a daily basis to reach their desired outcome.
Finally, our patients want SOLUTIONS to their pain and issues, not just “band aids” or temporary pain relief treatments. They want to know exactly what’s causing their pain and want to know how they can actively help to solve their pain issues both now and in the future. Simply, they want answers to what is giving them their limitations and will do everything in their power to evolve into the best versions of themselves. They are done with the past suggestions of surgeries, injections, pain medications or any other “band aids.”
What issues do you treat?
Another common pathology we see a great deal of in our clinic is neck pain, specifically neck pain that is caused by chronic muscle tension. Many of our patients also present with chronic tension headaches in addition to their neck and shoulder pain commonly associated with this condition. This continued muscle tension that many of our patients are experiencing is mainly driven by the substantial amount of daily stress. We work with our patients to help manage and decrease their daily stress through revolutionary treatment devices and techniques that aim to increase serotonin, a “feel good hormone” found in the brain and other parts of the body.
We successfully treat a wide variety of shoulder, hip, knee and ankle issues in conjunction with SIJ dysfunction as most of our patients come to us with multiple diagnoses. Many of our patients have unfortunately been suffering for years with significant pain and have failed everything with respect to getting lasting pain relief from other healthcare professionals and treatments.
How is your practice different from a traditional therapy practice?
Due to progressively worsening reimbursement rates and increasing pressure from insurance companies to do more with less, the therapists at in-network clinics are expected to see at least 2 patients per hour (usually many more). They are also instructed to use technicians and assistants to provide much of the actual patient care. The treatments often include modalities like heat packs, electrical stimulation and ultrasound with the majority of a patient’s time at the clinic being spent doing exercises they could do on their own time.
Furthermore, these types of clinics tend to require patients to attend 2-3 appointments per week which can be a big time constraint for many people. Overall, this model of care frequently leads to less than ideal outcomes for patients along with prolonged recovery times. The care that you will receive at Stewart Sport and Spine PT will be provided by a doctor of physical therapy for the ENTIRE treatment each visit. Therefore, we can improve patient outcomes significantly faster with fewer visits and less time spent away from work, family and doing what you love.
How is your practice different from a traditional therapy practice?
Due to progressively worsening reimbursement rates and increasing pressure from insurance companies to do more with less, the therapists at in-network clinics are expected to see at least 2 patients per hour (usually many more). They are also instructed to use technicians and assistants to provide much of the actual patient care. The treatments often include modalities like heat packs, electrical stimulation and ultrasound with the majority of a patient’s time at the clinic being spent doing exercises they could do on their own time.
Furthermore, these types of clinics tend to require patients to attend 2-3 appointments per week which can be a big time constraint for many people. Overall, this model of care frequently leads to less than ideal outcomes for patients along with prolonged recovery times. The care that you will receive at Stewart Sport and Spine PT will be provided by a doctor of physical therapy for the ENTIRE treatment each visit. Therefore, we can improve patient outcomes significantly faster with fewer visits and less time spent away from work, family and doing what you love.
Do you take my insurance?
Can I use my insurance at all?
Why is my insurance not able to be fully utilized?
We are an out-of-network practice because this is the business model that is necessary to allow us to provide you the highest level of care possible to get you back to doing the activities you love to do. As previously discussed, due to progressively worsening reimbursement rates and pressure from insurance companies, the therapists at in-network clinics have to see at least 2 patients per hour (usually many more). We believe treatment style ultimately devalues our profession and more importantly compromises the quality of treatment that we are able to provide.
All of our patients receive one-on-one care and hands on treatment from a Doctor of Physical Therapy at every visit. When you consider the time savings of fewer trips to our clinic and the value of resolving your pain much faster than average, the out-of-pocket expense at Stewart Sport and Spine PT is a huge bargain. On top of that, the out-of-pocket expense for our treatment sessions is sometimes less than a patient would pay at a clinic that accepts and bills their insurance.