Commonly treated conditions and areas of expertise
back pain
neck pain
headache/migraine
shoulder pain
elbow pain (tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, etc)
finger pain, pulley injuries
hip pain
knee pain
fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue
knee osteoarthritis
ligament injuries
ankle sprains
foot pain
sciatica
pregnancy and postpartum related conditions
Diastasis recti, Pubic Symphysis Pain, SIJ pain
chronic pain
TMJ dysfunction/jaw pain
4 Steps to Getting Back To What You Love
Understand
We look at your whole body with a thorough evaluation, then test and re-test to ensure we fully understand your symptom presentation
Treat
We use simple and effective exercises, hands on treatment, and advanced technology to get results faster and reduce symptoms in just a few visits
Optimize
Learn to listen to your body for early warning signs and empower yourself to prevent your symptoms from coming back, or address them right away if they do.
Prevent
We optimize functional movement patterns and loading strategeies to return you to your activities better than you started
Don’t see your diagnosis here? Book a consult to see if we are still a good fit!
Mechanical Diagnostic Therapy and Evaluation
We utilize the MDT approach as the backbone for evaluation and treatment. This approach allows for comprehensive yet streamlined ability to understand and treat musculoskeletal issues. This allows us to provide you with highly effective tools for self treatment and prevention. Practitioners must undergo over 130 hours of continuing education and a national exam to become certified as an MDT practitioner. Though a mechanical diagnosis you will have a clear understanding your pathway forward.
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Pinyon Physical Therapy was voted BEST DRY NEEDLING in Salt Lake City, Utah!
We are certified functional dry needling practitioners and have undergone Level 1 and 2 training through Kinetacore. Dry Needling is a practice utilized to address “trigger points” or tight bands in the muscle. A thin mono-filament needle is inserted into the muscle belly to elicit a twitch response which allows for biochemical and mechanical changes. This technique is useful in conjunction with other treatments and can significantly improve pain and symptoms. Dry needling can help with pain, flexibility and function. This technique can also be used as a recovery tool.
Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
Therapeutic exercise is often an integral part of addressing pain and dysfunction. Exercises will be carefully chosen to address each individual’s needs. Through exercise and loading strategies clients will be able to return to the demands of their sport, recreational activity or daily function. We pride ourselves in helping develop exercise programs that work for you and are able to be sustainably integrated into your life/lifestyle. Don’t worry, you won’t get the basic laundry list of exercises. We make sure we give you exactly what you need through our assessment and test-re-test process.
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a hands on approach to facilitate in treatment. We are trained in advanced manual therapy techniques and utilize manual skills in conjunction with exercise to allow for improved outcomes. Manual therapy can help decrease pain, improve mobility, improve tension and facilitate changes in your nervous system. This might light like joint mobilizations, overpressure, soft tissue work, tool augmented tissue release, and myofascial release.
Running Analysis
We use a treadmill and video feedback to provide you with a comprehensive running gait analysis. Exercises, modifications and drills are provided to help address any gait deficits found on the evaluation. Running analysis can be used for treating running injuries as well as for running injury prevention and running performance. This assessment is great for in season, pre season or post season. Let’s get you running optimally and pain free!
What people are saying about Pinyon Physical Therapy in Salt Lake City
“As an ultra-runner who likes to run 100-mile races every couple of years, Sarah is my go-to physical therapist when I feel my body start to wear down. Two years ago I was training for my second Wasatch 100 and started having pain in my left knee and hip to the point that I had to take a month off of training. Sarah did an excellent job diagnosing the problem and encouraging me through the rehab process. Because of her care and treatment I was able to complete Wasatch and actually enjoy most of the race.”
- Elizabeth Goossen
“Sarah saved me when I was pregnant with my first child, and in the months following. When I was about 4 months along, I started having lower back pain that was debilitating - I couldn't walk or sleep; it hurt to even take a deep breath. My OB referred me to Sarah, and within two or three weeks, she had me up and going again, to the point that I was even able to go on a 40-mile backpacking trip when I was almost 7 months along. After my son was born, my body was, of course, not the same. I've seen Sarah since his birth to discuss issues with my hip and knee, and other things that creep in as I've gotten older and insist on maintaining a probably-too-active lifestyle. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and her demeanor is exactly what you need when you're in pain - calm and confident and caring. She is simply amazing. I recommend her to everyone I know who is experiencing pain, especially if it is related to pregnancy or postpartum issues. “
- Anna Anderson
“After years of PT with various practitioners while experiencing a steady decline in my shoulder function (impingement, pain, reduced range of motion), I booked four sessions with Sarah and flew out to SLC. I was expecting results but I was surprised at how quickly they would come. The problem, it turns out, had more to do with my upper back mobility. Now, after only a few weeks, the pain and mobility issues are almost gone! Even my chronic elbow tendinitis has disappeared”
- Olivier Bock
New Client Evaluation
If you are new to Pinyon or a previous client with a new injury or complaint please book a new client evaluation. During your evaluation we will undergo a thorough evaluation to gain understanding of your issues, determine a plan for treatment and provide appropriate treatment.
Follow Up Appointment
If you are a previous client and have been evaluated, this one is for you. This amount of time is useful to provide manual and hands-on treatment such as dry needling, and review/progress exercise program.
Half-hour Follow-up
If you are a previous client and have been evaluated and need a shorter check-in to touch base on symptoms, progress exercises or receive dry needling, consider booking a 30-minute session.