Living in the Valley of the Sun means embracing an active lifestyle year-round. Whether you are an athlete gearing up for season, an active adult hiking Camelback Mountain, a senior enjoying a weekend golf game, or a facility manager ensuring safe environments for your staff, maintaining peak physical function is essential.

However, overuse injuries, post-op recovery hurdles, and nagging spine-related pain can quickly sideline you. At Control Physical Therapy, we believe that recovering from injury and preventing future ones requires more than just guesswork—it requires data. That’s why we utilize advanced biomechanical movement testing with force plates.

If you are looking for evidence-based care that relieves pain, restores mobility, and speeds your safe return to work, sport, and daily life, this guide covers everything you need to know about force plate testing and our comprehensive approach to physical therapy.

What is Force Plate Testing?

Force plates are advanced diagnostic tools used to measure the ground reaction forces generated by a body standing on or moving across them. Simply put, when you push into the ground (to jump, walk, or balance), the ground pushes back. Force plates measure that interaction with pinpoint accuracy.

Biomechanical movement testing with force plates allows us to:

• Identify tiny imbalances in how you distribute your weight.
• Measure explosive power and landing mechanics.
• Pinpoint compensation strategies that might be putting you at risk for injury.
• Track objective progress throughout your sports rehabilitation or post-surgical physical therapy.

Comprehensive Care for Active Valley Residents

While force plates give us incredible data, they are just one piece of the puzzle. Control Physical Therapy specializes in a wide range of evidence-based treatments designed to deliver personalized, one-on-one care. Our services include:

• Orthopedic Rehab & Sports Rehabilitation: Tailored programs for acute and chronic injuries, helping athletes and weekend warriors get back in the game.
• Post-Surgical Physical Therapy: Specialized protocols, including comprehensive post-ACL rehab Scottsdale and Valley residents trust.
• Back and Neck Pain Treatment: Targeted spine care to alleviate chronic stiffness and nerve pain.
• Advanced Modalities: We offer dry needling, cupping therapy, and blood flow restriction therapy to stimulate healing and improve strength safely.
• Specialty Therapies: We provide expert concussion therapy, balance therapy for seniors, and targeted rotator cuff and tendonitis treatment.
• Performance Therapy: Maximizing your athletic potential and ensuring long-term function to prevent re-injury.

What Sets Control Physical Therapy Apart?

Founded by Dr. Gregory McLarty, DPT, Control Physical Therapy has been providing top-tier, locally owned, and fully insured physical therapy since 2018.

Unlike high-volume clinics where you are passed off to aides, we pride ourselves on a modern, patient-first approach. Every session is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. From utilizing advanced force plate testing to delivering manual therapy, our goal is to offer the highest standard of care in Arizona sports medicine. We proudly boast 5-star reviews from our patients by emphasizing clear communication, personalized care, and verifying your insurance benefits upfront.

Our Patient-First Process

We’ve designed our process to be seamless, ensuring you spend less time stressing about logistics and more time healing:

1. Free/Quick Contact: Reach out to us easily to discuss your needs.
2. Comprehensive Evaluation: We assess your acute or chronic injuries, movement patterns, and goals.
3. Personalized Plan of Care: We design a roadmap tailored specifically to your body and lifestyle.
4. Hands-On Treatment & Targeted Exercise: Your one-on-one sessions will include manual therapies and therapeutic exercises.
5. Progress Tracking: We use data from our force plates to objectively measure your improvements in strength and balance.
6. Custom Home Program: We equip you with the tools to continue healing between visits.
7. Coordinated Discharge & Follow-up: We ensure a safe return to sport, work, and daily life, checking in to ensure your long-term success.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are your services covered by Medicare?

Yes! We provide Medicare-covered therapy for qualifying plans. We believe seniors deserve access to top-tier balance therapy and orthopedic rehab to maintain their independence and prevent falls. Our team is happy to verify your insurance benefits prior to your first visit.

Where are you located?

Control Physical Therapy offers convenient Valley-wide access. We proudly serve patients from Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Glendale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, and nearby communities.

How do I find the best physical therapist in Tempe or the surrounding areas?

When searching for the “best physical therapist in Tempe,” look for clinics that offer one-on-one sessions, utilize advanced diagnostic tools like force plates, and have stellar patient reviews. At Control Physical Therapy, our 5-star track record and patient-first philosophy speak for themselves.

I need a dry needling clinic near me in Phoenix; do you offer this?

Absolutely. We offer highly effective dry needling as part of a comprehensive plan of care to treat muscle spasms, tendonitis, and myofascial pain syndrome.

What are the main benefits of physical therapy with your team?

Patients consistently experience reduced pain, faster recovery, improved strength and balance, enhanced long-term function, and the successful prevention of re-injury.

Whether you are recovering from surgery, managing chronic spine pain, or trying to optimize your athletic performance, Control Physical Therapy is here to help you get back to the Arizona lifestyle you love.

Call today at (480) 474-4921 to schedule your free estimate!