Conditions Our Physical Therapists Treat
Our licensed physical therapists work with adults of all ages and activity levels. Every plan of care starts with a one-on-one evaluation, so treatment is built around your goals rather than a standard protocol. Common reasons patients come to us include:
- Neck and back pain, including pain that limits sitting, standing, or sleeping
- Hip and knee pain, including arthritis-related stiffness
- Shoulder and arm pain, including rotator cuff injuries and frozen shoulder
- Hand and wrist pain, including carpal tunnel symptoms and tendon irritation
- Ankle and foot pain, including sprains and plantar heel pain
- Recovery after orthopedic surgery, including joint replacement and arthroscopy
- Balance and gait problems, including patients with a history of falls
- Neurological conditions affecting movement, including recovery after a stroke
- Sports and overuse injuries
- General loss of strength or mobility that is making daily tasks harder
If you are not sure whether physical therapy is right for your situation, your primary care provider can help you decide and send a referral.
Physical Therapy After Surgery
Recovering strength and range of motion after a procedure is one of the most common reasons patients are referred to us. Because Boulder City Hospital performs same-day procedures on site, your surgical team and your therapy team are in the same building and can coordinate directly on your plan of care.
Post-surgical therapy typically focuses on protecting the healing tissue, restoring motion at a safe pace, rebuilding strength, and getting you back to normal activity. Your therapist follows the protocol your surgeon sets and adjusts the pace based on how you are progressing.
What Happens at Your First Physical Therapy Appointment
Your first visit is an evaluation, and it usually takes about an hour. Here is what to expect:
- Your therapist reviews your history, your symptoms, and what you are trying to get back to doing.
- You go through a hands-on assessment of strength, range of motion, balance, and how you move.
- Together you set specific goals, whether that is walking the Historic Railroad Trail again or lifting a grandchild without pain.
- You leave with a plan of care and, in most cases, a short home exercise program to start right away.
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in, and bring your photo ID, your insurance card, and any imaging or surgical instructions from your physician.
Physical therapy is one part of the rehabilitation program at Boulder City Hospital. If your recovery also involves daily living skills, hand function, communication, or swallowing, our occupational therapists and speech therapists work alongside your physical therapist as one team.
Scheduling Physical Therapy in Boulder City
Our outpatient therapy clinic is located inside Boulder City Hospital at 901 Adams Boulevard, with free on-site parking and a short walk from the main entrance.
- Address: 901 Adams Boulevard, Boulder City, NV 89005
- Phone: (702) 698-8333
To schedule, call us or ask your provider to send a referral. Our team will contact you to set up your evaluation.
Insurance and Payment
Boulder City Hospital accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Physical therapy visits are often subject to a copay, a deductible, or a visit limit, and some plans require prior authorization before therapy can begin.
We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm that Boulder City Hospital is in network and to understand what your plan covers. Our patient services team can also help verify benefits and answer billing questions before your first visit.
Serving Boulder City and the Henderson Area
Boulder City Hospital has cared for this community since 1931, and our therapy clinic is built for people who would rather not drive into the valley three times a week for appointments. Parking is easy, the clinic is not crowded, and your appointment starts on time.
We also see patients from the Henderson area. From Inspirada, Cadence, and Seven Hills, the drive to our clinic is roughly 15 to 20 minutes, which is often shorter than the wait for an opening at a busier valley clinic.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can often begin an evaluation without a physician referral, but many insurance plans require one for coverage. Call us at (702) 698-8333 and we will tell you what your plan needs before you come in.
Your first evaluation usually takes about an hour. Follow-up visits are typically 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your plan of care.
It depends on your diagnosis, how long the problem has been going on, and your goals. Many patients attend two or three visits per week for several weeks. Your therapist will give you an estimated timeline after your evaluation and will adjust it as you progress.
Physical therapy focuses on movement: strength, range of motion, balance, and walking. Occupational therapy focuses on the specific tasks of daily life, such as dressing, cooking, or returning to work. Some patients benefit from both, and our therapists coordinate care when that is the case.
Yes. A large share of our patients are older adults working on balance, fall prevention, arthritis pain, and recovery after a joint replacement. Treatment is paced to what is safe and appropriate for you.
Schedule Your Physical Therapy Evaluation
You do not have to live with pain or wait weeks for an opening in the valley. Call Boulder City Hospital at (702) 698-8333 to ask about outpatient physical therapy, or ask your provider to send a referral and our team will reach out to schedule your evaluation.