Physical Therapy

Improve your strength and range of motion with support from Mercy’s caring team. If you have an injury or chronic illness, physical therapy (PT) can help you regain control of your everyday life. Partner with our experts in Cedar Rapids, Marion, North Liberty and Monticello to start living more independently.

Start Moving Again

To make an appointment for PT, call Central Scheduling at (319) 861-7778. You don’t need a doctor’s referral.

Specialized Therapy Services

At Mercy, you’ll find some of the area’s only therapists with certification in PT specialties. That means you get care tailored to your specific needs. Ask us about:

Bariatric therapy: Helps relieve joint pain and improve your mobility if you have obesity.
Cancer therapy: Reduces side effects of cancer treatment, like pain and fatigue.
Dry needling: Eases tension in your back, neck, shoulders, hips or other painful areas.
Functional movement therapy: Relieves pain during physical activity and helps athletes avoid injuries.
Orthopedic therapy: Focuses on bones, joints and muscles.
Parkinson’s therapy: Uses LSVT BIG® to help you walk, balance and do daily tasks better.
Pediatric therapy: Supports children who have developmental delays, cerebral palsy, head injuries, or other brain and nerve conditions.
Pelvic floor PT: Helps you control your bladder and bowels and relieve pain.
Qigong & Tai Chi: Combines gentle movements with breathing and meditation.
Sports performance therapy: Includes rehabilitation for dancers and golfers.

You can also take advantage of therapy for your spine, jaw (TMJ), or chronic pain.

How Your Therapist May Help You

During your first visit, expect to talk about your symptoms and overall health. Your physical therapist might watch you move or check your strength. Then, depending on your needs, the professional might:

Relax muscles, break up scar tissue, improve blood flow or reduce swelling using hands-on approaches.
Teach exercises, stretches and lifestyle changes to help you meet your goals.
Recommend aquatic therapy, which takes place in a warm-water pool that eases pressure on your joints.
Offer vestibular rehabilitation to relieve dizziness and help you balance better.
Show you how to choose and use adaptive tools, like walkers, canes and wheelchairs.