Patterson Physical Therapy

Our massage therapist specializes in medical massage therapy. They use numerous modalities, including Deep tissue, Myofascial Release techniques, relaxation massage, and Trigger point therapy. They also have advanced training in Medi-cupping, which offers a versatile and effective treatment for a wide range of concerns by creating targeted suction and negative pressure. It helps to soften tight muscles, improve circulation, and promote lymphatic drainage, leading to pain reduction and increased flexibility.

Occupational Therapy strives to help people of all ages return to daily activities after injury, illness, or surgery. These activities may include dressing, bathing, home management skills, leisure activities, and skills related to your occupation which help you return to work. Injury and illness can limit your ability to do work or enjoy activities. Our Occupational Therapist can help you regain function following injury, surgery or disease. At Patterson Physical Therapy, our therapists have advanced training and will work with you and your doctor to develop a rehabilitation program carefully tailored to your ability and needs. Occupational Therapists are trained in teaching you coping skills and suggest ways to modify tasks so that you can be more independent. They can also help children with developmental disorders to gain needed life skills.

Although we treat all joint and muscular pain, we treat the body as a whole. If the spine and pelvis are out of balance, then it affects how the rest of the body functions. If the foot mechanics are off, then it can affect the knee or the hip. Our therapists carefully assess the exact cause of your pain and address the dysfunction. Your treatment plan will be carefully supervised one-on-one by your therapist. Manual therapy techniques are used to restore musculoskeletal or joint restrictions. Therapeutic exercises are used to increase strength, flexibility, or dynamic balance. Postural and body mechanics education are important for reducing strain on your body and preventing future injuries. Kinesio Taping or orthotics fabrication can be utilized to help with body mechanics during daily living. Modalities such as dry needling, biofeedback, shockwave therapy, or ultrasound are helpful to control pain and provide relaxation.

In the treatment of trigger points for persons with myofascial pain syndrome, dry needling is an invasive procedure in which an acupuncture-like filiform needle is inserted into the skin and muscle directly at a myofascial trigger point. A myofascial trigger point consists of multiple contraction knots, which are related to the production and maintenance of the pain cycle. Deep dry needling for treating trigger points is becoming a popular form of treatment modality used by the physical therapist to aid in the reduction of pain and restore pain-free motion.

Shockwave therapy works by sending high-energy pulses to the affected area, which stimulates cellular repair, increases blood flow, and promotes collagen cell production. This process can break down scar tissue, reduce inflammation, and enhance tissue regeneration. Mechanistically, it triggers mechanotransduction, leading to cell proliferation , which is particularly beneficial for tendon and bone healing. It also modulates pain pathways, providing relief from chronic discomfort.

Patterson Physical Therapy believes in one-on-one, hands-on therapy that treats from a holistic mindset. Our therapists constantly undergo training on the latest techniques. Recover from your injury, relieve pain, and cultivate a healthier lifestyle by utilizing our specialized therapy services.

Occupational therapist treat the mental as well as the physical health components to heal the pelvic floor dysfunction. Our Occupational Therapists, Baylee Clifton OT/R have been trained in the Herman and Wallace pelvic health program to treat pelvic floor dysfunction. Included in their training from the institute of Birth Healing, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, manual therapy, yoga therapy, and stress-relieving techniques to help those who have pelvic floor dysfunction. Together, they make a great team. During pelvic floor therapy, we use modalities such as biofeedback, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, yoga, myofascial release techniques, manual joint mobilization and therapeutic exercises for overall pain control, bladder retraining, and pelvic girdle strengthening.

Manual Therapy to Ease Your Restricted Joints When you have restrictions in your soft tissue, your fascia, or joints, then movements in those areas cause strain and pain. The therapists at Patterson Physical Therapy are specially trained in a variety of manual therapy techniques to relieve these restrictions and restore normal movement.At Patterson Physical Therapy, the therapists stay on top of the latest manual therapy techniques and training.

Recover From Your Orthopedic Injuries With Our Board-Certified Physical Therapists Physical therapy is the best conservative treatment for joint, bone, and muscle pain. At Patterson Physical Therapy, we believe in working closely with the doctor to find the cause of the dysfunction, reduce the pain and restore normal movement. We listen to your goals and work as a team to achieve them. We are blessed to have two Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical specialists. Nacole Bradley, PT, DPT, OCS, CIDN and Anna Shah, PT, DPT, OCS, CDN are two of the few board-certified physical therapists in Orthopedics in West TN. This certification highlights their strengths in assessing and treating orthopedic injuries. Issues with feet, back, shoulders, spine and knees are just one phone call away from setting up an appointment to evaluate and treat your specific concerns. Tennessee is a direct access state, which means that no referral is needed for most insurance companies to be seen by one of our Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists.

Baylee Bryant Clifton, OTR/L, CLT Baylee graduated in May of 2023 with her Doctor of Occupational Therapy Degree from The University of Mississippi Medical Center. Prior to UMMC, Baylee attended Mississippi State University where she obtained a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology. Baylee enjoys treating a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic conditions, neurologic/ neurodegenerative disease, pediatrics, and pelvic floor health. She most recently expanded on her training to graduate from Norton School of lymphedema where she became a Certified Lyphedema Therapist. Baylee currently resides in Humboldt, TN with her husband and 3 Australian Shepherds. In her free time she loves to be at the gym, cook, be with family and friends, watch Mississippi State football and baseball, or travel.

Lymphedema is a condition where there is an accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissues of the body. Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique performed to stimulate the flow of lymph from an affected area. MLD is performed by a certified and licensed therapist. Lymphedema can occur after cancer therapy or any type of surgery or condition where the lymph system is sluggish.

Who Can Benefit From Dry Needling? Those with: *Low Back Pain *Chronic Pain *Arthritis *Stenosis *Headaches & Migraine *Tendinitis *Plantar Fasciitis *Sciatica *SI Joint Dysfunction *Shin Splints *Fibromyalgia *and many more

Myofascial release (MFR) is a specialized physical therapy technique that targets the fascia—the tough, three-dimensional web of connective tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and organs. It involves applying sustained, gentle pressure to release tension, break down adhesions, and restore mobility.

Patterson Physical Therapy has developed a team of specialty-trained therapists to treat pelvic floor dysfunction and a variety of women’s and men's health concerns. We treat pelvic floor dysfunction in children, adults, and geriatric populations. Our team will treat bowel, bladder, and sexual function disorders and work closely with the client to meet their needs. If you are uncertain if this therapy will help your needs, then we offer free consultations with one of our pelvic health specialist team members. During pelvic floor therapy, we use modalities such as biofeedback, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, yoga therapy, myofascial release techniques, manual joint mobilization, and therapeutic exercises for overall pain control, bladder retraining, and pelvic girdle strengthening.

The SCHROTH method was designed in Germany in the early 1900s and has been introduced into the United States in the last three decades. Evaluation and treatment are three dimensional and patient focused. Scoliosis is characterized by more than the lateral, side bending curves. The spinal segments rotate and tilt as the spine sidebends creating disc and nerve compression, shortening muscles on the concave side, and weakening muscles on the convex side. The rib cage compresses the lungs in some cases and curves can be present from the sacrum to the neck. A thorough evaluation of the patient’s x-rays helps to determine the specific type of scoliosis and a treatment plan is then developed after an in-person examination.

Often during pregnancy and childbirth, pelvic floor muscles can be stretched and sometimes damaged. This can lead to functional problems of the pelvic floor, which can include: Urinary or fecal incontinence, Urinary frequency or urgency, Pelvic organ prolapse, Pain with sexual activity, abdominal or perineal scar pain, Low back/pelvic pain, or Diastasis Recti (separation of the abdominal muscles). The pelvic floor therapists at Patterson Physical Therapy are specially trained to treat women during and after pregnancy.

The vestibular system contains parts of the inner ear and brain that help control balance and eye movements. When this system is damaged by disease, aging, or injury, vestibular disorders can result and are often associated with symptoms such as vertigo and dizziness. Vestibular Rehabilitation is a physical therapy approach to the treatment of these symptoms provided by certified physical therapists using the most advanced training in the treatment of vertigo and balance disorders to decrease dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance.