Physical Therapy at Pittsburgh Physical Medicine
Physical therapy at Pittsburgh Physical Medicine is fundamentally different from the assembly-line approach at corporate PT clinics. Dr. Crockatt — a credentialed Doctor of Physical Therapy with an Orthopedic Manual Therapy certification — is present for every minute of every session. He knows your history, your condition, your goals, and how you responded last visit. He adjusts your program in real time based on what he observes.
This is what physical therapy is supposed to be. It's increasingly rare at hospital-affiliated and corporate PT practices, where high patient volumes mean most of your "PT session" is actually spent with aides running you through exercises. At Pittsburgh Physical Medicine, you get the doctor every time.
Physical Therapy Services We Provide
- Orthopedic manual therapy (OMT) — hands-on joint mobilization, manipulation, and soft tissue techniques to restore mobility and reduce pain
- Post-surgical rehabilitation — knee, shoulder, hip, spine, and extremity surgical recovery coordinated with your surgeon's protocol
- Therapeutic exercise progressions — individualized, graded exercise programs building from basic stability to full functional performance
- Neuromuscular retraining — rebuilding the movement patterns and proprioception disrupted by injury, surgery, or chronic dysfunction
- EDS & hypermobility management — specialized stabilization-focused PT for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders
- Cervical stabilization — deep neck flexor training, scapular stabilization, and postural correction for neck pain and headaches
- Lumbar stabilization — core stability and movement retraining for back pain, disc conditions, and SI dysfunction
- Kinesiotaping & bracing guidance — joint support strategies for active patients and hypermobile conditions
Conditions Dr. Crockatt Treats
- Post-surgical rehabilitation — knee, shoulder, hip, spine, and more
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders
- Back pain, disc herniations, and lumbar dysfunction
- Neck pain, cervical instability, and cervicogenic headaches
- Shoulder injuries — rotator cuff, labral tears, frozen shoulder
- Knee injuries — ACL, meniscus, patellar conditions
- Hip pain — labral tears, bursitis, FAI
- Sports injuries across all athletic populations
- Chronic pain and complex musculoskeletal presentations
- Upper and lower crossed syndrome
No Referral Needed — Pennsylvania Direct Access
Pennsylvania is a direct-access state for physical therapy. You can begin PT at Pittsburgh Physical Medicine without a physician referral for your first 30 days. After 30 days, a referral is required — but most patients see significant improvement well within that window. Call (412) 404-8337 or book online to get started today.
