Chronic injuries typically develop over time from repeated stress, poor movement patterns, muscle imbalances, or incomplete healing from a past injury. Unlike acute injuries—which are sudden—chronic injuries often involve deeper movement dysfunction and require a targeted, long-term approach. At Highlander Physical Therapy, we assess what’s driving the problem, not just where the pain shows up, so your treatment leads to lasting change.

We start with a detailed assessment that looks at joint mobility, strength, gait mechanics, stability, and how your body moves during daily tasks. This helps us identify the root cause of your symptoms—whether it’s compensation from a past injury, muscular imbalance, reduced joint mobility, or movement mechanics that aren’t working for you. Your treatment plan is then built around this individualized evaluation.

Your treatment may include a combination of hands-on manual therapy, mobility work, strengthening, neuromuscular retraining, and movement correction. Because chronic injuries often involve long-standing patterns, we build progressive plans that help you not just reduce pain, but restore proper mechanics and function that last beyond your sessions.

While every condition and person is different, many patients begin noticing improvements in pain, strength, and mobility within the first few visits. Chronic issues tend to require more consistent, structured care, and we guide you through each phase of progress, ensuring your recovery is steady, sustainable, and aligned with your goals.

Yes. Chronic does not mean permanent. With the right combination of targeted exercises, hands-on therapy, and corrected movement mechanics, many long-standing injuries improve significantly. We help patients break old patterns, rebuild strength, and regain confidence in their bodies—often achieving results they didn’t think were possible.