Pain, stiffness, and lingering injuries don’t just slow you down. They chip away at the active, vibrant life you want to live. Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, managing chronic discomfort, or trying to move with more ease, physical therapy offers a proven, non-surgical path to real, lasting relief.
At FoRM Health in Portland, OR, our expert physical therapist, Dr. Joanne Siegal, DPT, specializes in orthopedic and sports medicine, combining hands-on techniques with personalized education to address the root cause of your pain. FoRM Health brings together a dedicated team of specialists committed to helping you feel, move, and perform at your best, no matter where you’re starting from.
What Is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is a healthcare discipline focused on restoring movement, reducing pain, and improving physical function through targeted, evidence-based treatments. Rather than masking symptoms, physical therapists identify the underlying causes of dysfunction and work with patients to build long-term strength, mobility, and resilience.
Our physical therapists can provide ergonomic education/interventions, education in proper body mechanics, and postural assessment. Commonly used physical therapy techniques include:
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Therapeutic exercise and rehab
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Body mechanics, ergonomic education/instruction.
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Craniosacral techniques
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Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM, Graston)
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Joint Mobilization
Conditions Commonly Treated with Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal ailments throughout the body, as well as provide preventive care for active individuals who want to stay active. Our team can provide treatment for:
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Neck pain/mid-back pain/Low back pain
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Joint/Muscle injuries – sprains and strains
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Concussions + Neck Pain + Whiplash
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Migraines, Headaches
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Arthritis
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Nerve impingement
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Tendinitis/tendinosis
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Bursitis
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Shoulder pain (rotator cuff, biceps, AC joint sprain, dislocations, post-op)
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Knee pain (IT band syndrome, patellar tracking, sprains, post-op)
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Foot/ankle pain (sprains, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis)
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Disc herniations.
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Rib pain (a form commonly referred to as costochondritis)
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Sciatica/radiculopathy / pinched nerves
Why Choose FoRM Health for Physical Therapy in Portland, OR?
At FoRM Health, physical therapy is never one-size-fits-all. Our licensed physical therapist, Dr. Joanne Siegel, DPT, takes an integrative, whole-body approach, combining orthopedic expertise with hands-on manual techniques and personalized rehabilitation plans tailored to your specific goals. As part of a multidisciplinary team of specialists under one roof, patients benefit from seamless collaboration across physical therapy, sports medicine, functional medicine, and regenerative care, giving you a level of comprehensive support that’s hard to find anywhere else in Portland.
Schedule Physical Therapy at FoRM Health
Relief is closer than you think. Call FoRM Health at (503) 232-5653 to schedule your physical therapy appointment and start moving the way you’re meant to. Our Portland team is ready to build a personalized plan that gets you back to doing what you love, faster and with lasting results.
