Empowering Healing Through Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy

Journey Physical Therapy invites you to embark on a transforming healing journey as we explore the exceptional realm of orthopedic manual physical therapy. Our specialist method, which proudly serves Hendersonville, NC, and Lake Lure, Saluda, Arden, Fletcher, Mills River, Asheville, and the surrounding areas, leverages the power of hands-on approaches to unleash your body’s intrinsic ability for recovery and relief.

Improve your recovery and rediscover your body’s full potential. Schedule your manual physical therapy session with Journey Physical Therapy today and start living a pain-free, active life. Your rejuvenated trip awaits.

What is Manual Physical Therapy?

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, “Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) is any ‘hands-on’ treatment provided by a physical therapist. Manual Therapy includes moving joints in specific directions and at different speeds to regain movement (joint mobilization and manipulation), muscle stretching, passive movements of the affected body part, or having the patient move the body part against the therapist’s resistance to improve muscle activation and timing. Selected specific soft tissue techniques may also be used to improve the mobility and function of tissue and muscles. Orthopedic manual physical therapists treat acute and chronic symptomatic conditions in body regions, including the head, neck, back, arms, and legs. Early, consistent, skillful manual physical therapy, exercise, and patient education are central to the OMPT therapist’s practice.”

How It Works

PT Evaluation

We offer one-on-one manual therapy treatment and provide a customized physical therapy evaluation and treatment plan in a comfortable, relaxed, safe private clinic setting.
Expect an exceptional physical therapy experience where you, the patient, are at the center of attention.
We provide his clients with direct access to a physical therapist trained in treating acute and chronic stable musculoskeletal injuries and pain without being referred by an MD.
The evaluation and treatment approach utilizes best practices and current evidence-influenced physical therapy services.

PT Treatment Session

(May include all or some of the following):

Manual Therapy (these are “hands-on” procedures)

There are a variety of manual techniques to reduce pain and stiffness, such as joint range of motion, mobilization, and joint manipulation if indicated.
Soft tissue mobilization includes myofascial release, cross-friction massage, trigger point work, nerve flossing/gliding, etc.

Neuromuscular re-education

Specific exercises to help improve joint stability, motor control, coordination, balance, sport-specific skill development, etc.

Therapeutic activity

Specific training movements that relate to basic functional activities, including positioning for sleep, sitting or standing, etc.
Walking, stair climbing, jogging, jumping, running, cycling, rock climbing, etc.
Posture and body mechanics training for lifting or getting up and down out of a chair or sport-specific activities to prepare to return to sport.

Therapeutic exercise

Strength training, stretching, range of motion exercises, etc.

Wellness & Fitness Training Session

Personalized one-on-one & small group wellness & fitness training

Let us provide you with the knowledge and resources to train smarter and safer to avoid training mistakes and unnecessary injuries while working out.
Small group sessions are also available.

Package Discounts

Discount applied at the end of visits, valid for 12 months from the issue date.
Custom packages are available.

We Ensure Real Results!

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I highly recommend David and his expert guidance. After a recent injury to my shoulder, I was able to return to an active lifestyle much sooner than I expected. I am very pleased and pain free today!

- Jamie P.

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I found David to be both knowledgeable and professional. He was able to identify an issue I had been dealing for several years. In the process of working with him I was able to recognize the cause and the solution to my symptoms and reduce the cause.

- Barbara B.

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I came to Journey Physical therapy after getting into an accident horse back riding. David has helped me get back to riding without pain. I’ve enjoyed the personalized treatment process, flexible scheduling, and how he can come to meet you for therapy. 10/10 would recommend!

- Abbey

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had an acute on chronic flare up of low back pain. called david in the wee hours of the morning to schedule physical therapy. he worked me in that day & two more times that week. continued with follow up telephone calls. no more pain! thanks a million david. jason

- Jason

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David is fantastic!!! So very knowledgable, kind, and supportive. His genuine interest in my wellbeing and health was always palpable and incredibly encouraging. Run, don't walk, to David for any of your physical therapy needs. He will make sure you are making the absolute best of your recovery,. :)

- Josh L.

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I met David Gerrer at the Hendersonville CO-OP's Wellness Fair. He was kind enough to spend significant time with me helping me to align my expectations with a recent shoulder / bicep surgery and showed me some exercises to do on my own. I was very impressed with his kindness and knowledge. I recommend David to anyone seeking a gifted physical therapist.

- Chris B.

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