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Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Redmond, WA
FTG Physical Therapy has been dedicated to delivering patient-centered physical therapy services since its establishment. Our practice is built on the principles of personalized care, comprehensive evaluations, and patient education. We employ a team of highly qualified physical therapists with specialized training in areas such as Applied Functional Science, Vestibular Rehabilitation, and Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Our approach emphasizes hands-on treatment, individualized rehabilitation programs, and patient involvement in goal setting to ensure optimal outcomes.With multiple clinic locations across Washington State, we serve diverse patient populations including athletes, post-surgical patients, and individuals seeking fall prevention strategies. Our clinicians maintain active involvement in continuing education to stay at the forefront of physical therapy advancements while maintaining a strong commitment to community health.
Services
Back Pain Rehabilitation
Balance & Fall Prevention
Manual Therapy
Sports Medicine
Direct Access Physical Therapy
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Work Conditioning
Ergonomic Assessments
Highlights and features
- We offer individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs
- Our team includes therapists with advanced certifications in specialized treatment areas
- We prioritize comprehensive evaluations and patient education in all treatments
- We maintain smaller caseloads to ensure adequate time for personalized care
- We provide treatment across multiple convenient locations in Washington State
Services
Back Pain Rehabilitation
Our Back Pain Rehabilitation program addresses acute and chronic spinal conditions through comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans. We combine manual therapy techniques with targeted exercise programs to improve mobility and reduce discomfort. Our therapists educate patients on proper body mechanics and posture to prevent recurrence while addressing underlying causes of pain through evidence-based interventions.
Balance & Fall Prevention
This specialized program focuses on reducing fall risks through individualized assessments of balance and mobility. Our therapists implement targeted exercise regimens to improve stability while providing home safety assessments and adaptive strategies. The program addresses common risk factors like medication interactions, vision changes, and muscle weakness through structured intervention plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Manual Therapy
Our Manual Therapy approach utilizes skilled hand techniques to improve joint mobility and soft tissue function. This treatment modality effectively addresses movement restrictions and pain through targeted interventions. Combined with therapeutic exercises, our manual therapy techniques help restore normal function and accelerate recovery for various musculoskeletal conditions affecting joints and soft tissues.
Sports Medicine
The Sports Medicine program caters to athletes at all levels, focusing on injury prevention and performance enhancement. Our specialized treatment includes biomechanical assessments, sport-specific training programs, and injury recovery protocols. We address acute injuries and chronic conditions while implementing preventive strategies to maintain athletic performance and reduce future injury risks through comprehensive rehabilitation plans.
Direct Access Physical Therapy
Our Direct Access service allows immediate evaluation and treatment without prior physician referral. This streamlined approach enables faster pain relief and recovery while maintaining coordination with primary care providers when needed. We ensure appropriate triage and referral when conditions require additional medical evaluation beyond physical therapy intervention.
People
Brock Giannaris
Physical Therapist
Brock Giannaris specializes in orthopedic physical therapy with advanced manual therapy skills. He focuses on injury prevention and post-surgical rehabilitation while incorporating his passion for outdoor activities into patient care strategies.
Candis Clark
Physical Therapist Assistant
Candis Clark brings 12 years of physical therapy experience with specialized training in functional movement and nutritional therapy. She emphasizes holistic approaches to patient rehabilitation and performance enhancement.
Joe Banach
Clinic Director
Joe Banach serves as clinic director with expertise in applied functional science. He focuses on comprehensive rehabilitation approaches that address both symptoms and underlying causes of movement disorders.
Lisa Buchart
Physical Therapist
Lisa Buchart specializes in manual therapy for spinal conditions. She emphasizes patient education and holistic treatment approaches while maintaining focus on empowering patients to manage their conditions independently.
Sam Olmstead
Clinic Director
Sam Olmstead leads with board certification in orthopedic physical therapy and applied functional science expertise. He specializes in non-surgical diagnostics and treatment approaches for musculoskeletal conditions.
Questions
Do I need a referral to receive physical therapy?
Washington State allows direct access to physical therapy without a physician referral, though some insurance plans may require one for coverage.
What types of insurance do you accept?
We participate in most major health insurance plans including Medicare and Workers Compensation. Contact us to verify your specific coverage.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your insurance card, photo ID, physician referral if required, and any relevant medical records or prescriptions for physical therapy.
How long are therapy sessions?
Initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes, with follow-up sessions typically lasting similar durations based on individual treatment needs.
What should I wear to physical therapy?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement, such as athletic wear and supportive shoes, to facilitate assessment and treatment.
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, sports injuries, balance disorders, post-surgical conditions, geriatric issues, and work-related injuries using specialized treatment approaches.
