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Physical Therapy Services​

People ultimately seek treatment for pain. For musculoskeletal conditions, pain is related to inflammation as a result of movement inefficiency. Physical therapy is perfectly suited to assist these issues. These injuries may include among others

  • Ankle sprains and other foot injuries
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Low back pain and sciatica
  • Knee injuries
  • Neck pain and headaches
  • Post surgical rehab
  • General pain and weakness

Physical therapy aims to help you recover from your injury and prevent re-injury through individualized care such as therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, and manual therapy. A holistic and rational approach can guide you through the process of recovery where you may not be comfortable or have adequate knowledge to effectively work independently.

Recovery Clinic Services

Sports Massage

At Medicine in Motion, we want to provide accessible restorative treatments to our community and our Recovery Clinic services is the way to do this. We can improve your performance, enhance recovery, and decrease pain immediately without the hassle of needing to verify your health insurance through the use of sports massage techniques such as

  • Myofascial Cupping
  • Compressional Band Flossing
  • Stretch Therapy
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Scraping Therapy / Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue
  • Mobilization
  • Dry Needling
  • Cryotherapy via Game Ready
  • Deep Tissue Massage
    …and much more.
Physical Therapy
Mobility-Stretch

An active and pain-free body absent of limitations is a basic need for any athlete. There are numerous benefits that a stretching session offer. Mobility-Stretch helps you improve flexibility, reduces chances of injury, extends range of motion, and relaxes tense muscles.

NormaTec & Rapid Reboot Compression Therapy

The pulsing compression sensation will reduce swelling and fluid build-up by increasing blood flow and assisting the lymphatic system for removal of toxins from your body. Experience the natural benefits of improved circulation, relief from muscle pain and soreness, resulting in a proactive recovery. These are great to use after a heavy day of training.

Kinesiology Tape

A latex free therapeutic technique used to reduce pain and swelling, improve posture, prevent re-injury, and improve athletic awareness and performance. The tape is applied directly to the skin across joint and soft tissue. It is elastic and waterproof and lasts 3-5 days.

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Mobility-Stretch helps athletes by improving flexibility, reducing chances of injury, extending range of motion, and relaxing tense muscles. An active and pain-free body without limitations is a basic need for any athlete, and regular stretching sessions can help achieve this.

Physical therapy addresses general pain and weakness by identifying and treating the underlying causes. This can involve therapeutic exercise to strengthen weak muscles, neuromuscular reeducation to improve movement efficiency, and manual therapy to alleviate pain. The goal is to help patients regain strength and function, and prevent future injuries.

Physical therapy assists in post-surgical rehab by providing individualized care such as therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, and manual therapy. These techniques can help patients regain strength, mobility, and function after surgery. The goal is to guide patients through the process of recovery and help them return to their normal activities as quickly and safely as possible.

Physical therapy assists in the treatment of neck pain and headaches by providing individualized care such as therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, and manual therapy. These techniques can help alleviate pain, improve posture, and strengthen the muscles that support the neck. The goal is to help patients manage their symptoms and prevent future episodes of neck pain and headaches.

Physical therapy assists in the treatment of shoulder injuries by providing individualized care such as therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, and manual therapy. These techniques can help alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and strengthen the muscles around the shoulder. The goal is to help patients regain function and prevent future shoulder injuries.

Physical therapy helps in the management of low back pain and sciatica by providing individualized care such as therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, and manual therapy. These techniques can help alleviate pain, improve mobility, and strengthen the muscles that support the spine. The goal is to help patients manage their symptoms and prevent future episodes of back pain.

Physical therapy helps in the treatment of ankle sprains and other foot injuries by providing individualized care such as therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, and manual therapy. These techniques can help alleviate pain, improve balance and coordination, and strengthen the muscles around the ankle and foot. The goal is to help patients regain function and prevent future foot injuries.

Physical therapy helps in the treatment of knee injuries by providing individualized care such as therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, and manual therapy. These techniques can help alleviate pain, improve mobility, and strengthen the muscles around the knee. The goal is to help patients regain function and prevent future knee injuries.

NormaTec & Rapid Reboot Compression Therapy is a technique that uses pulsing compression to reduce swelling and fluid build-up by increasing blood flow and assisting the lymphatic system in removing toxins from the body. This can improve circulation, relieve muscle pain and soreness, and aid in proactive recovery. It is particularly beneficial after a heavy day of training.

Sports massage in physical therapy is used to improve performance, enhance recovery, and decrease pain. Techniques such as myofascial cupping, compressional band flossing, stretch therapy, trigger point therapy, and scraping therapy can be used to provide immediate relief.

The Recovery Clinic Services offered by Medicine in Motion provide accessible restorative treatments to the community. These services can improve performance, enhance recovery, and decrease pain immediately without the need to verify health insurance. Techniques used include myofascial cupping, compressional band flossing, stretch therapy, trigger point therapy, scraping therapy, dry needling, cryotherapy, and deep tissue massage.

Physical therapy plays a crucial role in sports medicine by helping patients recover from injuries and prevent re-injury. It is perfectly suited to assist with musculoskeletal conditions where pain is related to inflammation as a result of movement inefficiency. Through individualized care such as therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, and manual therapy, physical therapy can guide patients through the process of recovery.

Kinesiology Tape is a therapeutic technique used in physical therapy to reduce pain and swelling, improve posture, prevent re-injury, and improve athletic awareness and performance. The tape is applied directly to the skin across joints and soft tissue. It is elastic, waterproof, and can last for 3-5 days.

Physical therapy uses a variety of techniques to help patients recover from injuries and prevent re-injury. These can include therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, and manual therapy. These techniques aim to improve movement efficiency, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain.

Physical therapy can treat a wide range of injuries including ankle sprains and other foot injuries, shoulder injuries, low back pain and sciatica, knee injuries, neck pain and headaches, and post-surgical rehab. It can also address general pain and weakness. The goal is to help patients recover from their injury and prevent re-injury.

Due to popular demand, we are presently have no appointments available for new eating disorder patients. We are however, adding more staff to high demand, and more spaces will open up shortly. Please fill out the form below to register your interest.”

    Due to popular demand, we are presently have no appointments available for new eating disorder patients. We are however, adding more staff to high demand, and more spaces will open up shortly. Please fill out the form below to register your interest.

    Dr Martha Pyron
    Martha Pyron, MD
    Sports Medicine Specialist / Physician / Clinic Owner

    Dr. Pyron is board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine. She obtained her medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, completed a residency program in Family Medicine at Southern Colorado Family Medicine, and pursued a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Michigan State University, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. After becoming board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine, she started her career as a team physician for Penn State University. She then returned to her home state of Texas and worked as a Sports Medicine Specialist and Team Physician for the University of Texas at Austin.

     

    Dr Pyron is currently the founder and president of Medicine in Motion. She is an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine. She maintains a relationship with the University of Texas by teaching classes for the Athletic Training students and by providing the Medical Director role for the Exercise In Aging Research Laboratory headed by Dr. Hiro Tanaka at the University of Texas. In 2012, Dr. Pyron also became certified in Musculoskeletal Sonography allowing her to provide diagnostic and procedural ultrasound exams in her office at the time of a patient visit!

     

    Dr. Pyron has lived and worked in Austin since 2003 and has developed extensive connections with specialized orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, strength trainers, and other healthcare professionals who provide excellent service. She enjoys working together as a team with a variety of healthcare professionals to provide customized and optimal care for her patients.

     

    Although Dr. Pyron also has training and is board certified as a family physician, she prefers to limit her practice to sports medicine. This means that she wants you to maintain your relationship with your family doctor, but see her for sports injuries, training questions, or illnesses which affect your activity level. Please let her know how she may best help you!

     

    In her off time, Dr. Pyron enjoys a variety of outdoor and sports activities including soccer, softball, running, biking, mountain biking, strength training, yoga, swimming, and sailing.