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Welcome to
Elevate Physical Therapy in Wauwatosa, WI

  • Not Sure What’s Causing the Pain?
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  • Tired of Waiting to See a Specialist?
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  • Feel Like You're Being Treated Like a Number?
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  • Want to Avoid Unnecessary Drugs & Surgery?
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Are You Having
Trouble with Daily Activities?

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Experience Truly Personalized, One-on-One Care


Is This Your First Experience with Physical Therapy?


We understand that it might be difficult to find the right physical therapist.

Dr. Alex Joseph, PT started his practice to make sure patients receive the time and care they deserve. He and his staff are licensed clinical experts, who have helped hundreds of patients reach their personal treatment goals since 2006.

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Areas of the Body and Conditions We Care For:


Patient Success Stories
  • We had been getting treatment at the VA hospital without much success. However, after coming to see Dr. Joseph at Elevate Physical Therapy he is doing wonderfully.

    Bennie N.

  • The doctor is very professional and a great listener...after meeting him he was very funny, he explained everything I needed to know and didn’t rush to answer questions and throw you to the side like other doctors.

    Lashanda H.

  • I'm doing well, no physical issues thanks to a very talented Dr. Alex Joseph! You made my golf season one of the best seasons I've had!

    Kenneth T.

We are In-Network with Most Insurance Plans
NOTE: No Referral No Problem
We Can See Patients Without a Physician’s Referral

If you do not see your plan listed, please give us a call.
We make every effort to verify your insurance benefits before your first visit with us.
We also accept self pay.


Experience Truly Personalized, One-on-One Care


WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER US OVER
CORPORATE CLINICS OR HOSPITALS:
Comparison Table
Elevate Physical Therapy
CORPORATE
HOSPITAL
  • Family-Friendly Clinic Serving the Area Since 2007
  • One-on-One Treatment with Your Therapist
  • In-Home Treatment if Necessary (cash only)
  • Dry Needling
  • Deep Tissue (Class IV) Laser Therapy
  • Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation
  • Immediate Appointments Available
  • Most Affordable
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  • No
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  • Maybe
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Elevate Physical Therapy
Family-Friendly Clinic Serving the Area Since 2007:
One-on-One Treatment with Your Therapist:
In-Home Treatment if Necessary (cash only):
Dry Needling:
Deep Tissue (Class IV) Laser Therapy:
Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation:
Immediate Appointments Available:
Most Affordable:

The Recovery Process

Learn about the 5 phases of recovery

Click on a phase number to learn more.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
    • Pain Relief

      Reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation are common goals in this phase of recovery. Injury protection, elevation, appropriate medications, compression, and patient education are important.

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    • Introduce Movement

      Pain-free passive, manual therapy, active range of motion, and cardiorespiratory exercises, are indicated here. Education about pain and a positive attitude may help.

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    • Strengthening

      Progressive loading of healing soft tissues, the reintroduction of low-stress neuromuscular reeducation, balance training, and basic functional activities are part of this rehabilitation phase.

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    • Functional Retraining

      Progressing strengthening exercises, improving flexibility, and advanced balance exercises are part of phase 4. Resuming functional movement (e.g. sports movements) occurs in this phase.

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    • Recovery & Prevention

      Functional movements are progressed, a controlled re-introduction to sports or challenging environments is initiated. Continued strengthening, flexibility, balance, endurance, and goal-specific training occurs during this phase. Education and future injury prevention are discussed.

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