Business Details
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Ridgefield, CT
At Ridgefield Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to providing Ridgefield and its surrounding communities with the highest level of rehabilitative care. Our mission is to prevent, identify, and treat movement dysfunctions while promoting physical health and well-being through state-of-the-art techniques and equipment. Our team of highly trained professionals collaborates closely with patients and physicians to design customized therapy programs that restore strength, mobility, and independence. We prioritize a compassionate, patient-centered environment where affordability and accessibility are ensured through flexible insurance coordination. With decades of combined experience, our therapists specialize in orthopedic care, post-surgical recovery, sports therapy, and hand rehabilitation, utilizing evidence-based practices to maximize functional outcomes.Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures adherence to the latest clinical standards, including advanced certifications in orthopedic specialization and vestibular rehabilitation. We emphasize transparency in treatment planning, empowering patients with education and home exercise regimens to sustain long-term recovery. Our facility supports both prescription and non-prescription services, offering accessible care even when insurance coverage is limited. Through personalized attention and a focus on biomechanical expertise, we help patients safely return to daily activities, sports, and work environments. Our track record of successful outcomes, reflected in patient testimonials, underscores our dedication to excellence in physical therapy.
Services
Physical Therapy
Sports Therapy
Hand Therapy
Orthopedic Care
Post Surgical
After Care
Non-Prescription Services
Wellness Counseling
Massage Therapy
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Highlights and features
- Our therapists hold advanced certifications in orthopedic and vestibular rehabilitation.
- We design individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive evaluations and diagnostic tests.
- We accept both prescription and non-prescription patients with flexible insurance options.
- Our team provides 40-minute follow-up sessions with consistent therapist-patient relationships.
- We offer wellness counseling and home exercise programs for sustained recovery.
What people say
Expert skills
Fast recovery
Sincere service
Excellent
Mobility restored
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy programs restore mobility and reduce pain after injury, surgery, or illness. Using customized exercise regimens, manual therapy, and advanced equipment, we address musculoskeletal conditions to improve strength and function. Patients receive education on injury management and home exercises to accelerate recovery.
Orthopedic Care
Specialized orthopedic treatment addresses bone, muscle, and joint conditions through strength training, joint mobilization, and modalities like ultrasound or electrical stimulation. Our therapists collaborate with physicians to create plans that enhance mobility and reduce inflammation following injury or surgery.
Post Surgical
Post-surgical rehabilitation focuses on restoring function after procedures like joint replacements or ligament repairs. We develop progressive exercise programs to rebuild strength, monitor recovery progress, and prevent re-injury while coordinating care with surgeons for optimal outcomes.
Sports Therapy
Sports-specific therapy helps athletes recover from injuries and improve performance through targeted exercises and biomechanical analysis. We address common sports injuries like sprains and strains while teaching injury prevention techniques for safe return to activity.
Hand Therapy
Hand therapy specializes in treating hand, wrist, and forearm injuries using splinting, range-of-motion exercises, and swelling management. Our therapists address conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome to restore dexterity and function for daily tasks.
People
Chuck Giordano
Owner/Therapist
Chuck Giordano, a licensed physical therapist with an Orthopedic Specialist Certification, has over 20 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics. He specializes in post-surgical rehabilitation and sports injury treatment.
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick
Therapist
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with expertise in vestibular rehabilitation and concussion management. She combines manual therapy with evidence-based practices to treat complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Questions
Do I need a doctor's referral for physical therapy?
While some insurance plans require referrals, Connecticut law allows direct access to physical therapists without a physician's prescription.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your insurance card, a government-issued ID, any relevant medical records or imaging results, and wear comfortable clothing for movement assessment.
How long are therapy sessions?
Initial evaluations last one hour; follow-up sessions typically run 40 minutes to ensure focused, effective treatment time.
Does insurance cover physical therapy?
Most insurance plans cover physical therapy services. Our office verifies benefits before treatment and explains any patient responsibilities like copays.
What specialties do your therapists have?
Our team includes an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and certified vestibular rehabilitation experts, with additional training in concussion management and manual therapy techniques.
