Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Partner for Advanced Physical Therapy Solutions
Since 2020, Gardner, Richard L PT has been redefining expectations in physical therapy across Northwest Arkansas. Our mission centers on delivering exceptional care to enrich patients' lives through evidence-based treatments for orthopedic conditions, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain management. With a team of doctorate-trained physical therapists certified in advanced manual therapy and dry needling, we combine cutting-edge techniques like blood flow restriction training and barbell-based strength programming to address both acute injuries and long-term mobility challenges.Our values of faith, honesty, and integrity guide every patient interaction, whether treating sports injuries, concussion symptoms, or auto-accident trauma. We coordinate directly with orthopedic surgeons and primary care providers to ensure comprehensive care while maintaining direct access options for patients seeking immediate relief from neck, back, joint, or headache pain. Our unique approach emphasizes personalized treatment plans, active patient participation, and measurable outcomes to achieve complete recovery rather than temporary symptom management.
Services
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Post-Surgical Care
Dry Needling
Strength Training
Running Assessment
Concussion Recovery
TMJ Pain Treatment
Whiplash Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer direct access without physician referrals
- Our therapists hold doctorate degrees with advanced manual therapy certifications
- We utilize evidence-based blood flow restriction and barbell training techniques
- We coordinate care with orthopedic surgeons and primary care providers
- We specialize in treating both acute injuries and chronic pain conditions
What people say
Expert pain relief
Personalized treatment plans
Effective post-surgical recovery
Advanced treatment techniques
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Our orthopedic specialists treat neck, back, and joint pain using manual therapy and customized exercise programs. We address conditions like arthritis, tendonitis, and post-fracture recovery through evidence-based interventions that restore mobility and reduce inflammation. Patients receive individualized care plans combining hands-on techniques with targeted strength training to improve functional outcomes.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
We coordinate care with orthopedic surgeons to optimize recovery after joint replacements, ligament repairs, and spinal procedures. Our protocols focus on regaining range of motion, rebuilding strength, and preventing complications through progressive exercise programs tailored to surgical healing timelines and physician guidelines.
Dry Needling
Certified therapists use sterile filament needles to target myofascial trigger points causing chronic pain and restricted movement. This technique effectively reduces muscle tension, improves circulation, and accelerates recovery when combined with traditional physical therapy interventions for conditions like tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and tension headaches.
Strength Training
Our barbell-based programs build functional strength for injury prevention and athletic performance. Trainers modify exercises for rehabilitation needs while teaching proper form to improve load capacity, joint stability, and movement efficiency for patients recovering from musculoskeletal injuries or surgeries.
Running Assessment
Using 2D/3D motion analysis, we evaluate running biomechanics to identify form inefficiencies causing injury. Custom coaching and strength programs address mobility deficits, improve running economy, and reduce impact stress through technique modifications that enhance performance while preventing recurring injuries.
Questions
What physical therapy services do you offer?
We provide orthopedic rehab, post-surgical care, dry needling, strength training, running assessments, concussion recovery, and TMJ treatment using evidence-based techniques.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
Arkansas law allows direct access to physical therapy without referrals, though some insurance plans may require physician documentation for coverage verification.
How many therapy sessions are typically needed?
Most patients complete 12 sessions over six weeks, with frequency determined by injury severity and recovery progress through personalized treatment plans.
What payment options exist?
We verify insurance benefits and provide cost estimates upfront. Physical therapy costs less than imaging tests while delivering active recovery solutions for musculoskeletal conditions.
Do you treat auto accident injuries?
Yes, we provide comprehensive care for whiplash and collision-related injuries, coordinating with insurance providers and legal teams to ensure complete recovery without out-of-pocket expenses.
