Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Gainesville
At The Physical Therapy Center, we have dedicated ourselves to serving Cooke County since 1975. Our team brings over 100 years of combined experience in outpatient, acute care, and home health settings, specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, pain management, and mobility restoration. We prioritize individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, utilizing advanced techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and electrical stimulation. Our deep-rooted commitment to the community fosters a family-like environment where patients receive compassionate care from initial consultation through recovery.With flexible scheduling options and a focus on evidence-based practices, we help patients regain independence and improve quality of life. Our therapists hold specialized certifications, including LSVT Big for Parkinson's treatment, ensuring comprehensive care for diverse conditions. We maintain partnerships with local healthcare providers to coordinate seamless post-surgical rehabilitation and ongoing support. By accepting most major insurance plans, we strive to make high-quality physical therapy accessible to all residents. Our decades of service reflect our unwavering dedication to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
Services
Pain Management
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Mobility Improvement
Gait Training
Therapeutic Exercise
Manual Therapy
Wound Care
Prosthetic Training
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined experience in physical therapy
- Our therapists create customized treatment plans for each patient
- We specialize in orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Flexible scheduling accommodates busy lifestyles
- Accepting most major insurance plans including Medicare
Services
Pain Management
Our physical therapy interventions address chronic and acute pain through targeted techniques. We employ manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and therapeutic exercise to reduce inflammation and restore function. Patients receive personalized plans focusing on non-pharmacological pain relief while improving mobility and quality of life through evidence-based practices.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Specialized rehabilitation programs help patients recover after orthopedic procedures. Our therapists coordinate care with surgical teams to implement progressive exercise protocols, manual therapy, and functional training. Treatment focuses on restoring range of motion, rebuilding strength, and safely returning patients to daily activities following established recovery timelines.
Mobility Improvement
We address mobility limitations caused by injury, aging, or neurological conditions. Treatment combines gait training, balance exercises, and strength conditioning to enhance independence. Therapists use specialized equipment for walking retraining and implement fall prevention strategies while tracking progress through objective mobility assessments.
Therapeutic Exercise
Customized exercise programs target specific rehabilitation goals using evidence-based protocols. Sessions focus on improving flexibility, core stability, and functional strength through guided movements. Our therapists monitor form and progress to ensure safe execution while gradually increasing intensity to optimize recovery outcomes.
Manual Therapy
Skilled hand techniques address musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction through joint mobilization, soft tissue manipulation, and myofascial release. This hands-on approach improves circulation, reduces stiffness, and enhances tissue healing. Therapists apply controlled pressure to specific areas while monitoring patient response to ensure comfortable and effective treatment sessions.
People
Rita Bayer
Owner/Physical Therapist
Rita Bayer graduated from Texas Woman's University in 1990 and owns the Physical Therapy Center since 2018. With LSVT Big certification, she specializes in Parkinson's treatment and has extensive experience across outpatient, acute care, and home health settings.
Alan Trammell
Physical Therapist
Alan Trammell established the center in 1975 after graduating from Duke University in 1968. A former Army Medical Specialist Corps director, he treats orthopedic and spinal conditions with expertise developed through military service and decades of outpatient rehabilitation experience.
Susan Metzler
Physical Therapist
Susan Metzler graduated from Texas Woman's University in 1998 and joined the team in 2001. She brings diverse experience treating outpatient cases, with additional background in home health and inpatient rehabilitation, focusing on comprehensive recovery solutions for varied patient needs.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, TRiWest, VA, and Workers Compensation.
What types of physical therapy services are available?
We offer pain management, post-surgical rehabilitation, mobility improvement, gait training, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialized programs for neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (940) 665-3496 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm) to schedule your initial evaluation with one of our experienced physical therapists.
What should I wear to physical therapy sessions?
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows access to the treatment area. Athletic shoes are recommended for mobility-focused sessions requiring walking or exercise.
How long are typical therapy sessions?
Initial evaluations last approximately 60-90 minutes. Subsequent treatment sessions typically range from 45-60 minutes depending on individual treatment plans and progress.