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Physical therapy department at Martin County Hospital District

Physical Therapy

Move Better. Feel Stronger. Recover with Confidence.

Personalized Physical Therapy

Care Built Around Your Goals

At Martin County Hospital District, physical therapy is built around you, your goals, your pace, and your recovery. Every treatment plan is designed to help you move with greater confidence while supporting long-term health and independence.

Whether you're recovering from surgery, healing after an injury, or managing chronic pain, our licensed physical therapists provide one-on-one care focused on improving mobility, reducing pain, building strength, and helping you return to the activities that matter most.

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Physical therapy equipment
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Who We Help

Support for Every Stage of Recovery

Physical therapy can help people of all ages recover from injury, rebuild strength after surgery, manage ongoing pain, and improve balance and mobility. Our therapists meet you where you are and create a treatment plan based on your needs, abilities, and goals.

01 Injury and pain recovery
02 Post-surgical rehabilitation
03 Balance and mobility support

Treatment Approaches

How We Help You Recover

Every treatment plan is personalized using evidence-based techniques that help reduce pain, restore movement, improve strength, and get you back to the activities that matter most.

Monitored therapeutic exercise

Improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and mobility through guided exercise programs tailored to your recovery.

Manual therapy

Hands-on techniques that improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and restore more natural movement.

Dry needling

Targeted treatment designed to relieve muscle tension, reduce pain, and improve movement.

Electrical stimulation

Gentle electrical impulses help reduce discomfort, improve muscle activation, and support healing.

Kinesiology taping

Flexible therapeutic tape provides support for muscles and joints while allowing natural movement during recovery.

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization

Specialized tools help improve circulation, address scar tissue, and restore soft tissue mobility.

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Aquatic therapy pool at Martin County Hospital District

Move with less pain

Recovery Doesn’t Stop on Dry Land

Our aquatic therapy program uses the natural resistance and support of water to reduce stress on joints while improving strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility.

It can provide a lower-impact path to recovery for patients who have difficulty exercising comfortably on land or who need additional support while rebuilding movement and confidence.

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What to Expect

Care Focused on Progress, Confidence, and Recovery

From your first evaluation through each follow-up visit, your physical therapy team works with you to understand your goals, build a personalized treatment plan, and adjust your care as you continue to improve.

01

Initial evaluation

Review of your medical history, symptoms, movement, strength, balance, and overall function.

02

Personalized plan

A treatment plan built around your needs, abilities, goals, and recovery timeline.

03

Guided treatment

One-on-one therapy using hands-on care, therapeutic exercise, and appropriate treatment techniques.

04

Progress and home support

Ongoing adjustments, education, and exercises to help you continue improving between visits.

Patient participating in guided physical therapy
Martin County Hospital District physical therapy team

Your Recovery Team

Expert Care.
Personal Commitment.

Recovery is about more than exercises and treatment plans. It is about having experienced clinicians who listen, encourage, and work beside you every step of the way. Our physical therapists combine advanced clinical training with compassionate care to help you move with greater confidence and return to the life you enjoy.

Brian Free, physical therapist

Brian Free, PT

Director of Rehabilitation

Decades of experience helping patients regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence.

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Holly Evans, physical therapist

Holly Evans, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Individualized treatment focused on restoring movement, reducing pain, and helping patients return safely to everyday activities.

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Garrett Fulton, physical therapist

Garrett Fulton, DPT

Physical Therapist

Evidence-based orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation tailored to each patient’s goals and long-term recovery.

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Real Progress. Real People. Real Results.

Patient Success Stories

Every recovery looks different, but the goal is always the same: helping patients return to the people, places, and moments that matter most.

Father walking his daughter down the aisle
01

Walking Her Down the Aisle

After a serious neck injury left him unable to stand or walk, one patient came to therapy with a goal that mattered more than anything else: to walk his daughter down the aisle.

Through consistent therapy and determination, he regained strength, balance, and mobility. Weeks later, he reached that goal, walking beside his daughter unaided on one of the most important days of his life.

Patient returning to ranch work after physical therapy
02

Back to the Ranch

Following a knee replacement, one patient struggled with mobility and daily tasks.

After completing therapy, he returned to managing his ranch and enjoying retirement without limitation.

Young patient improving knee movement during physical therapy
03

From Limited Movement to Immediate Progress

A young patient experiencing significant knee limitations saw dramatic improvement in range of motion and comfort after targeted treatment.

With the right approach, even small breakthroughs can happen quickly and help set the tone for full recovery.

Common Questions

Physical Therapy Questions

Have questions about physical therapy? Our team can help you understand referrals, insurance coverage, appointments, and what to expect during your recovery.

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Referral requirements may depend on your insurance plan and individual situation. Our therapy team can help determine whether a referral or physician order is needed before scheduling.

Bring your photo identification, insurance information, referral or physician order when required, a medication list, and any relevant medical records or imaging reports.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and gives your therapist access to the area being evaluated or treated. Supportive athletic shoes may also be helpful.

Appointment length varies depending on your evaluation, treatment plan, and individual needs. Your therapist will explain what to expect once your care plan is established.

The frequency and length of therapy depend on your condition, goals, progress, and physician recommendations. Your therapist will create a schedule based on your personalized plan.

Coverage varies by insurance plan. Contact your insurer to confirm benefits, copays, deductibles, visit limits, and authorization requirements.

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Start Your Recovery

Move with Confidence Again

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or working to improve mobility, our physical therapy team is ready to help you reach your goals with personalized care close to home.

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