Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Clinic in Anchorage
Founded in 2000, Physical Therapy Place has been dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality physical therapy to active Alaskans. Our team of specialized clinicians brings over 50 years of combined experience in orthopedics and pelvic health, with advanced training in Postural Restoration, a unique approach to correcting asymmetrical movement patterns. As the first and only Postural Restoration Certified Clinic in Alaska, we prioritize one-on-one treatment with licensed therapists, ensuring individualized care tailored to each patient's needs. Our mission is to empower clients through education and targeted interventions, promoting healing, restoring function, and enhancing overall wellness.We utilize evidence-based techniques, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and breathing retraining, to address conditions ranging from chronic pain to sports injuries. By focusing on root causes rather than symptoms, we help patients achieve lasting results with fewer treatments, reducing both recovery time and costs. Our commitment to community health extends to specialized services like pelvic health rehabilitation and conservative scoliosis management, reflecting our holistic approach to physical well-being.
Services
Physical Therapy
Postural Restoration
Pelvic Health Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Scoliosis Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapy
- We are Alaska's first and only Postural Restoration Certified Clinic
- Our one-on-one treatment ensures personalized care from licensed physical therapists
- We specialize in evidence-based techniques for chronic pain and sports injury recovery
- Our team maintains active memberships in the American Physical Therapy Association
Associations and certifications
- Postural Restoration Institute
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services focus on restoring mobility and reducing pain through individualized treatment plans. We combine manual therapy techniques with therapeutic exercises to address musculoskeletal conditions. Patients receive one-on-one care from experienced therapists who develop customized rehabilitation programs targeting specific injuries or chronic conditions.
Postural Restoration
This specialized approach corrects asymmetrical movement patterns using breathing retraining and positional exercises. We address imbalances in the musculoskeletal system through targeted interventions that improve posture and movement efficiency. Treatment includes comprehensive evaluations to identify compensatory patterns and develop corrective strategies for daily activities.
Pelvic Health Therapy
Our pelvic health specialists treat conditions affecting the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures. Services include treatment for urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and postpartum recovery. We use gentle manual therapy techniques combined with targeted exercises to restore normal pelvic function and improve quality of life.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
We specialize in treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions affecting bones, joints, and connective tissues. Our rehabilitation programs address sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and chronic orthopedic conditions. Treatment combines manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and patient education to restore optimal function and prevent future injuries.
Scoliosis Treatment
Our conservative scoliosis management focuses on correcting spinal asymmetries through targeted exercises and breathing techniques. We develop individualized treatment plans addressing all three planes of curvature. Treatment emphasizes posture retraining and movement pattern correction to prevent progression and reduce pain without surgical intervention.
People
Katie Piraino
Physical Therapist, PRC
With over 30 years of experience, Katie specializes in orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapy. Certified in Postural Restoration and Strain/Counterstrain techniques, she combines manual therapy with evidence-based interventions to treat musculoskeletal conditions.
Joy Backstrum
Physical Therapist, PRC
Joy brings extensive expertise in orthopedics and pelvic health, with advanced training in women's health issues. Certified in Postural Restoration, she focuses on treating musculoskeletal dysfunction and developing comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients with complex conditions.
Questions
What conditions do you treat at The Physical Therapy Place?
We treat orthopedic conditions, chronic pain, sports injuries, pelvic health issues, and scoliosis using personalized physical therapy approaches.
What makes Postural Restoration different from traditional physical therapy?
Postural Restoration addresses asymmetrical movement patterns through breathing retraining, manual therapy, and specific exercises to correct whole-body imbalances.
Do you accept insurance for physical therapy services?
We work with patients to process insurance claims and offer flexible payment options through our Tebra patient portal.
Can you help with scoliosis management without surgery?
Yes, we provide conservative scoliosis treatment focusing on posture correction, breathing techniques, and targeted exercises to prevent progression.
How do I schedule an appointment with your therapists?
Call (907) 569-5557, text (907) 830-3098, or use our Tebra patient portal to book appointments with our licensed physical therapists.
