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# Rivergate Physical Therapy

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## Posts

- [Have Vertigo? Feel Unsteady? Balance Issues?](https://rivergatept.com/have-vertigo-feel-unsteady-balance-issues/) - What is the Vestibular System: Without using a lot of medical terms, the vestibular system is basically our ability or avoidance to move through space. It is how we are able to make sense of the world and how to move through different environments. How do we balance? To maintain balance while moving through different environments requires
- [Motion is Lotion](https://rivergatept.com/motion-is-lotion/) - Motion is Lotion! We all need to move and at some point, you were likely told or have read that it is a good idea to get at least 30 minutes of activity each day. The American Heart Institute recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 5 days a week for
- [At Rivergate PT, Let Us Assess Your Goals!](https://rivergatept.com/at-rivergate-pt-let-us-assess-your-goals/) - We offer traditional physical therapy programs as well as several specialized programs for all of your rehabilitation needs. All of our physical therapy appointments start with an individual evaluation to assess needs and goals. Throughout the following appointments there will be a variety of exercises and modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation units, ice and heat therapy)
- [ASTYM for Overuse Injuries](https://rivergatept.com/astym-for-overuse-injuries/) - Astym (A-stim) is a manual therapy approach that addresses problems such as scarring, fibrosis and degeneration that occur in soft tissues as the result of trauma, surgery or overuse.

## Pages

- [Home](https://rivergatept.com/) - Rivergate Physical Therapy offers physical therapy services in Durango and Southwest Colorado.
- [Contact Us](https://rivergatept.com/contact-us/) - Rivergate Physical Therapy Office 589 County Road 252 Durango, CO 81301 Phone: (970) 259-2547 Fax: (970) 259-9653 rpt@rivergatept.com dan@rivergatept.com Office Hours: Monday ................8am-5pm Tuesday ...............8am-5pm Wednesday ..........8am-5pm Thursday ..............8am-5pm Friday ...................8am-5pm Saturday ...............Closed Sunday .................Closed Directions Take US-550 South and turn left onto Trimble Lane (at PJ's Market). Drive past the Dalton North and
- [Our Physical Therapy Team](https://rivergatept.com/physical-therapy-team/) - Dan Cullum assists with sports injuries, spine, hip, knee, ankle, foot and shoulder injuries as well and pre and post-operative management of orthopedic surgeries. Call today (970) 259-2547.
- [FAQ's](https://rivergatept.com/patient-center/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions: Where are you located? Rivergate Physical Therapy is located at 589 County Road 252, Durango, CO 81301. Our phone number is (970) 259-2547. What are your business hours? We are open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why should I see a Physical Therapist instead of personal trainer or chiropractor? A
- [Physical Therapy Services](https://rivergatept.com/physical-therapy-services/) - We offer traditional therapy programs as well as several specialized programs for all of your rehabilitation needs. All of our physical therapy appointments start with an individual evaluation to assess needs and goals. Throughout the following appointments, there will be a variety of exercises and modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation units, ice and heat therapy) to
- [What We Treat](https://rivergatept.com/what-we-treat/) - We treat the following ailments related to the body. Diagnoses that our physical therapists are trained in: Pre and Post-operative management of orthopedic surgeries such as: • Total Joint Reconstruction (Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Ankle) • Rotator Cuff and SLAP Repairs • Meniscectomy • ACL, PCL Reconstructions • Laminectomy/ Spine Fusions • Fractures (ORIF) Open Reduction Internal Fixation Spine: • Cervical (Neck),
- [Custom Orthotics](https://rivergatept.com/custom-orthotics/) - Custom Orthotics Custom orthotics can play an important role in the treatment of such problems as plantar fasciitis, heel pain, hammer toes, bunions, ankle sprains and other foot conditions. We also know that addressing foot function can also help knee and hip disorders. At Rivergate Physical Therapy, we work with two labs Sole Supports, and
- [Shoulder and Knee Injury & Surgeries](https://rivergatept.com/shoulder-injury/) - Shoulder and Knee Injury & Surgeries We specialize in the treatment of shoulder and knee injuries and the recovery after surgery. At Rivergate Physical Therapy, we have taken advanced trainings in treatment of these issues. For shoulder injuries, we treat: Rotator cuff injuries and tendonitis, bursitis, long head of the biceps tendon tears, acromial-clavical joint
- [Total Joint Replacement](https://rivergatept.com/total-joint-replacements/) - Total Joint Replacement Postoperative rehabilitation is of the utmost importance following total joint replacement in order to ensure pain-free function of the joint and improve the patient's™ quality of life (QOL). Total joint replacement, or arthroplasty, represents a significant advance in the treatment of painful and disabling joint pathologies. Such surgery can be performed on
- [TMJ](https://rivergatept.com/tmj/) - TemporoMandibular Joint (TMJ) The TemporoMandibular Joint is the hinge at the side of the head that connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of the skull. One of the symptoms include; grinding or clenching the teeth, which puts a lot of pressure on the TMJ, dull, aching pain around the ears, which can radiate
- [Vertigo, Balance and Gait](https://rivergatept.com/vertigo-balance-and-gait-disorders/) - What is Vertigo? It is often described as dizziness, sense of rotation, light headedness, spinning in the head, nausea, or trouble walking. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, BPPV for short, is perhaps the most common cause of vertigo in adults. Fortunately, it is very simple disorder to manage. Symptoms remit with one treatment in more than
- [Spinal Manipulation](https://rivergatept.com/spinal-manipulation/) - Spinal Manipulation Spinal manipulation is often practiced by health care professionals such as chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, naturopathic physicians, physical therapists, and some medical doctors. Practitioners perform spinal manipulation by using their hands or a device to apply a controlled force to a joint of the spine. The amount of force applied depends on the form
- [Trigger Point Dry Needling](https://rivergatept.com/spinal-manipulation-2/) - Trigger Point Dry Needling Intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS) is an advanced technique, also known as Trigger Point Dry Needling, which can be used to treat chronic pain. It was developed in the late 1970s by Dr. Chan Gunn, a Western-trained physician out of Canada who was also trained in acupuncture. Dr. Gunn combined aspects of western
- [Testimonials](https://rivergatept.com/patient-center/testimonials/) - What Our Clients Have to Say... Rivergate Physical Therapy has a beautiful clinic with state of the art equipment. The care I received was top notch. They helped me from the night of surgery, taught me how to walk again, and provided professional guidance throughout my rehab. The staff at Rivergate is extremely professional, outgoing,
- [Patient Center](https://rivergatept.com/patient-center/) - Welcome to our Patient Center! We are dedicated to helping our patients identify the cause of their pain and to ultimately restore movement and physical function. We will create a custom treatment program so you can return to your normal activities pain-free. To make an appointment, simple call us at 970-259-2547. Prior to your first visit, please print and
- [Products](https://rivergatept.com/products/) - We offer a selection of products: We offer quality rehab and therapy products, Temper-pedic as well as Donjoy products. Please call us if you would like to special order anything. Tempur-Pedic is passionate about better sleep. It’s what drove the original Swedish scientists who spent years perfecting a NASA invention into TEMPUR material. It’s the
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- [Personal Training](https://rivergatept.com/services-2/personal-training/) - Our personal trainer is a certified exercise professional who will create a customized exercise program for you, designed to help you reach your unique health and fitness goals. Our trainer will show you proper mechanics of each exercise and will ensure that you are performing each with correct form, thus maximizing the efficiency of your workouts. We will also
- [Shoulder and Knee Injury & Surgeries](https://rivergatept.com/services-2/shoulder-injury-2/) - We specialize in the treatment of shoulder and knee injuries and the recovery after surgery. At Rivergate Physical Therapy, we have taken advanced trainings in treatment of these issues. For shoulder injuries, we treat: Rotator cuff injuries and tendonitis, bursitis, long head of the biceps tendon tears, acromial-clavical joint or shoulder separations, clavicle and humerus
- [Patient Intake](https://rivergatept.com/patient-intake/)
- [Location](https://rivergatept.com/location/) - Rivergate Physical therapy has offices in Durango, CO and Dalton. Call today.
- [Medical Form](https://rivergatept.com/medical-form/)

## Categories

- [Physical therapy](https://rivergatept.com/category/physical-therapy/)
- [News](https://rivergatept.com/category/news/)