What We Do
Manchester Physical Therapy provides personalized, one-on-one outpatient physical therapy for individuals in Manchester, Manchester Center, Stratton, and the surrounding Southwestern Vermont communities. We help people recover from orthopedic injuries, joint pain, post-surgical conditions, and movement limitations affecting the back, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and more.
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Our experienced physical therapists create customized treatment plans built around your goals, lifestyle, and needs. Treatment may include therapeutic exercise, hands-on manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, proprioceptive training (PNF), instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), and other evidence-based techniques to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve function.
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We believe physical therapy works best when it is personal. Every visit is focused on you—not a stopwatch or a preset protocol. Our team works closely with patients from Manchester, Manchester Center, Stratton, Dorset, Pawlet, Arlington, Bennington, Granville, Sunderland, Winhall, Peru, and nearby Vermont towns to help them move better, feel stronger, and return to the activities they enjoy.
Conditions We Treat at Outpatient Physical Therapy
Neck & Spine Conditions
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Neck pain
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Chronic neck pain
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Whiplash injuries
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Cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck)
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Upper back pain
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Thoracic spine pain
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Low back pain
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Chronic low back pain
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Herniated disc
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Bulging disc
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Degenerative disc disease
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Sciatica
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Lumbar radiculopathy
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Spinal stenosis
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Spondylolisthesis
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Facet joint dysfunction
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Postural pain
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Muscle spasms of the neck or back
Shoulder Conditions
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Shoulder pain
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Rotator cuff strain or tear
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Rotator cuff tendinitis
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Shoulder impingement
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Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
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Shoulder stiffness
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Shoulder instability
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Labral tears (SLAP tears)
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Biceps tendinitis
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AC joint pain
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Post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation
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Shoulder pain with overhead activities
Elbow, Wrist & Hand Conditions
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Elbow pain
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Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
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Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
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Wrist pain
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
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Hand pain
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Finger stiffness
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Arthritis of the hand or wrist
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Post-fracture rehabilitation
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Repetitive strain injuries
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Hip Conditions
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Hip pain
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Hip stiffness
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Hip arthritis
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Hip labral tear
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Hip impingement (FAI)
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Groin pain
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Hip bursitis
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Muscle strains of the hip
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Post-hip replacement rehabilitation
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Balance issues related to hip weakness
Knee Conditions
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Knee pain
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Osteoarthritis of the knee
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Meniscus tears
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ACL, MCL, PCL injuries
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome
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Runner’s knee
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Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinitis)
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Knee instability
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Post-surgical knee rehabilitation
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Knee stiffness or loss of motion
Ankle & Foot Conditions
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Ankle pain
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Ankle sprains
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Chronic ankle instability
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Achilles tendinitis
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Achilles rupture rehabilitation
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Plantar fasciitis
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Heel pain
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Foot pain
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Flat feet
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High arches
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Stress fractures
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Post-fracture rehabilitation
Sports & Activity-Related Injuries
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Sports injuries
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Running injuries
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Overuse injuries
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Muscle strains
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Ligament sprains
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Tendinitis and tendinopathy
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Return-to-sport rehabilitation
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Injury prevention programs
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Golf-related injuries
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Skiing and snowboarding injuries
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Balance, Dizziness & Fall Prevention
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Balance problems
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Dizziness
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Vertigo (BPPV)
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Vestibular disorders
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Fall risk
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Frequent falls
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Gait abnormalities
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Difficulty walking
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Neurologic balance impairments
Neurological Conditions
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Parkinson’s disease
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Stroke rehabilitation
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Multiple sclerosis
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Peripheral neuropathy
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Nerve injuries
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Post-concussion symptoms
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Gait and coordination disorders
Post-Surgical & Post-Injury Rehabilitation
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Post-operative rehabilitation
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Joint replacement recovery
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Fracture rehabilitation
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Soft tissue injury recovery
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Work-related injuries
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Motor vehicle accident injuries
Chronic Pain & Complex Conditions
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Chronic pain
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Persistent pain syndromes
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Myofascial pain
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Fibromyalgia
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Pain with no clear imaging findings
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Central sensitization
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Fear-avoidance related movement issues
Wellness, Prevention & Performance
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Injury prevention
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Postural training
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Mobility limitations
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Flexibility restrictions
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Strength deficits
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Workstation and ergonomic issues
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Healthy aging programs
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Fall prevention programs
Joint Replacement & Surgical Rehabilitation
​Total Joint Replacements
We provide comprehensive rehabilitation before and after joint replacement surgery, including:
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Total knee replacement (TKR)
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Partial knee replacement
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Total hip replacement (THR)
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Total shoulder replacement
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Reverse total shoulder replacement
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Revision joint replacement surgery
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Pre-operative physical therapy (prehab) for joint replacement
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Post-operative physical therapy for joint replacement
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Orthopedic Surgeries We Treat
Our physical therapists help patients safely restore motion, strength, and function after orthopedic surgery, including:​
​​Shoulder Surgeries
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Rotator cuff repair
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Labral repair
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Shoulder decompression surgery
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Biceps tenodesis
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Shoulder stabilization surgery
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Post-surgical shoulder stiffness
Knee Surgeries
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ACL reconstruction (ACL repair)
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Meniscus repair or meniscectomy
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Cartilage repair procedures
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Knee arthroscopy
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Post-surgical knee stiffness
​Hip Surgeries
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Hip labral repair
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Hip arthroscopy
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Tendon repair surgeries
Foot & Ankle Surgeries
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Achilles tendon repair
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Ankle ligament reconstruction
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Foot and ankle fracture surgery
