The crack of a bat … the swoosh of a golf club … shoes pounding the turf. At the new WashU Medicine Physical Therapy – Sunset Hills clinic, physical therapists turn what is sometimes the source of injuries into innovative methods of recovery.
Since the clinic opened in August, St. Louis community members have increased access to state-of-the-art facilities where experts cover everything from orthopedic surgery recovery to golf swing mechanics. The location also offers learners in the WashU Medicine Program in Physical Therapy (PT) another place to apply their emerging skills and knowledge.
“Joining our existing clinics in the Central West End and O’Fallon, Missouri, Sunset Hills reinforces our commitment to bringing specialized expertise and individualized treatment closer to where patients live, work and play,” said Tyler Detmer, PT, DPT, OCS, the clinical practice manager for the new location.
While conventional PT equipment such as treadmills and weights lines the walls, newcomers will also notice expanded rehabilitation resources and training for return to athletics. The specialized equipment allows therapists to precisely measure a patient’s strength and movement patterns, helping them build a recovery plan that’s precisely right for each patient.
“Opening our Sunset Hills clinic allows us to better serve patients in a growing community while continuing our mission of delivering exceptional, evidence-based physical therapy,” said Gregory Holtzman, PT, DPT, the division director of clinical practice for WashU Medicine Physical Therapy. “Whether someone is recovering from surgery, returning to sport, managing a chronic condition or simply looking to move with less pain, our team is committed to providing the highest quality care close to home.”
A look inside
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