Orthopedic Therapy

 

What Is Orthopedic Physical Therapy?

This branch of physical therapy focuses on the problems with respect to the musculoskeletal system (muscles, bones, ligaments or tendons). Physical therapists evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage injuries and diseases that affect the joints and muscles of all types of populations. The primary goal of the orthopedic physical therapist is to help the patient avoid having surgery due to injury and, if surgery is required, to assist in rapid and high-quality rehabilitation.

Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Dr. William Dodson is a highly experienced Board Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist in the Permian Basin. Dr. Dodson also has a Doctor of Science Degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy along with a Certification in Hand Therapy. In his 20 years as a physical therapist, Dr. Dodson has treated more orthopedic cases than any other therapist in the Midland & Odessa, TX area. Give us a call today to learn more about physical therapy!

Sports Medicine Is Our Specialty

Sports medicine is the focus of helping athletes whether it may be for an injury or providing additional training. Here at Paradigm Physical Therapy, we do both. We have expert physical therapists that help athletes recover after experiencing an injury from a sport. Our goal is to get you moving again as soon as possible. We help to rehabilitate both children and adults for their sports injuries. Our therapists are able to treat children because they have the knowledge and training for growing bodies, whereas adults are fully grown. Paradigm Provides the highest quality physical therapy in Odessa Texas.

At Paradigm Physical Therapy, you can also work with our certified athletic trainers to improve athletic technique with conditioning and motivation. Our trainers can help you prevent future injury with stretching techniques and growing your strength. Join our personal training program and see the results! Call today for more information.

Did you know?
In the state of Texas you can be evaluated by a physical therapist without a referral from your physician or healthcare professional. Patients can be seen for 15 days without a referral.

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Patient-Centered Physical Therapy Services

We provide high-quality outpatient services for people living throughout Odessa Midland, including those who are suffering from orthopedic injuries or chronic conditions such as arthritis!

Learn About Our Anti-Gravity Treadmill for Rehab and Recovery

The Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a unique piece of equipment that allows individuals to walk or run at a lower percentage of their body weight. The Anti-Gravity Treadmill is particularly beneficial for injured athletes, as it can assist in gaining confidence, maintaining cardiovascular condition, as well as reducing the risk of re-injury. It helps the patient complete rehabilitation with less pain.

A physical therapist can help you improve muscle strength and reduce pain naturally, by focusing on the underlying cause of your pain. We can help you
prevent future head and neck pain from recurring. Using various modalities to ease your pain and increase recovery time. These therapies may include electrical stimulation and ultrasound. We will also suggest a combination of manual therapies to help reduce tension in your muscles, stretch the tendons and ligaments in your neck and relieve aches and pains.

How Does It Work?

To use the treadmill, specific shorts must be worn, (generally over the top of shorts or tight leggings) and once the shorts are on, the patient steps inside the chamber of the machine, similar to a large bubble, and is zipped inside. This allows the lower body to be enclosed and supported by the air pressure.

The machine is then calibrated to the patient, and the body support percentage can be adjusted as desired. From there, the treadmill operates similarly to a standard treadmill with speed adjustments for walking or running. Once the device is turned on, its casing gradually fills with air, creating a waist-high bubble, and as the user begins walking, their legs begin to feel lighter, with noticeably less pressure on the joints and less effort for each step.

In the Anti-Gravity Treadmill, walking feels almost weightless, even with increased speed and incline. Even those who dislike exercise due to fatigue or mobility issues find working out on this treadmill to be a pleasant experience, and some even begin looking forward to it.

 

Real Patients. Real Reviews.

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So thankful I was referred here. After many years of painful swelling in my legs and feet, I was referred here. My doctor said they are the only ones in our area doing lymphatic massage. Dr. Bill is confident, knowledgeable, and friendly. The whole staff from the front desk to the therapy floor are friendly, efficient and helpful. They all knew my name from the first day. They had a consultant order a machine, I can use daily at home. I can slip on shoes I haven't been able to in years. Highly recommend this for all kinds of physical therapy. What a great place☆☆☆☆☆
Letha Jones
Letha Jones
2022-03-16
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Excellent treatment by Dr. Bill and the whole staff. Very high class facilities and equipment. Paradigm has exceeded my expectations for the therapy on my right hand and leg.
Curtis Stewart
Curtis Stewart
2022-01-29
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For months after my car accident I felt like I was getting no answers or effective treatment from various doctors. One of them finally referred me to Paradigm for physical therapy and it was a game changer. I left after the first session already feeling improvement. Dr. Bill is excellent. He is determined to help you feel better and offers options for treatment that were not available at my previous PT. The entire staff is amazing as well.
Mary Faircloth
Mary Faircloth
2022-01-28
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Friendly staff and very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!!
Megan Dushane
Megan Dushane
2022-01-28
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As always , the staff is extremely accommodating and friendly. What they do there helps, and I feel better with every treatment. Only place I choose to go.
Aj Berting
Aj Berting
2022-01-25
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I been here about two I don’t feeling in Leg and thigh but now I feel better and I can actually feeling my leg and thigh it’s a great place Dr bill is good doctor and his staff Will recommend to anybody well done with my therapy feel great will recommend any great place thank you
karen jones
karen jones
2022-01-10
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Girls at front desk awesome and friendly Dr Dodson awesome even though he thinks women are not listening to him lol. He’s great has a lot of knowledge and really cares that you recover
Jupiter Bella
Jupiter Bella
2022-01-05
 

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