Patient Education

Patient Education: Your Health, Your Power

At Ortho Advantage Physical Therapy, we believe great care isn’t just about what happens in the clinic—it’s about giving you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take charge of your health. That’s why patient education is built into everything we do.

Physical Therapy
+ Education
= Better Results

Physical therapy is more than guided exercises and hands-on treatment. It’s a partnership. We’ll assess, diagnose, and treat your condition using a mix of personalized exercises, manual therapy, and supportive modalities (like heat, cold, or electrical stimulation). But we also take the time to explain the why behind every step—so you know exactly how each part of your program helps you heal, move better, and feel stronger.

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What Patient Education Looks Like Here

Proper technique for your exercises and stretches—so you can safely continue at home

Insights into your condition: what caused it, how it’s healing, and how to protect against flare-ups
Pain management strategies: that don’t just mask symptoms but address the root cause
Lifestyle and wellness tips: from posture to ergonomics to activity modifications—to keep you moving and feeling your best

Why It Matters

When you understand your body and your treatment plan, you’re more likely to stick with it—and that’s where the real progress happens. Education empowers you to:

Manage your condition confidently

Prevent future injuries
Make healthy, lasting changes in your daily life

We’re here to help you recover, but we’re also here to make sure you leave with the skills to keep that progress going for the long haul.

Have questions about your treatment? Ask away! We’d love to help.

We go above and beyond for our patients.

“I was looking for a non-hospital based physical therapy when I discovered Ortho Advantage. Andrea was kind and listened to me. She educated me about factors that influenced my issue and made a plan. I have definitely improved and with that information, I can only get better! Highly recommend Andrea! Hey to Zack too!”

– Robin Vincent

“I was just at their newly opened practice in Eaton! I’m so thankful that I no longer have to drive to Dayton, or Cincinnati for my physical therapy. I have been diagnosed with cervical spine disease, and I am already noticing a lot of great benefits!
The entire staff is absolutely amazing 👏 and they have shown me the exact exercises to strengthen my cervical spine. I am extremely happy they are here and helping me heal!
Blessings to this amazing team!!!”

-Ashley Manning

“The staff at OrthoAdvantage are all exceptionally nice. Stacey was really knowledgeable and helped me improve the overall strength in my hips and lower back. I highly recommend if you need physical therapy.”

-Stephanie Phillippi

“I was recommended by 3 friends to go to Ortho Advantage. They told me how great they were and that they helped them get their strength back after surgery. I thought I don’t need PT, I can do it on my own! I am not sure what I was thinking because I was not getting my strength back by myself. I called Ortho Advantage made my appointments and I am getting strength in my leg back. I would highly recommend Ortho Advantage. They are extremely good at what they do and are such a nice group of people.”

– JoLene Collins

“I used Ortho Advantage as my recovery therapy from two hip replacements. They were courteous and professional. They had me back at work in no time. Greatly appreciated the care provided.”

– Joe Sakar

“After a full knee replacement and a manipulation under anesthesia, I can’t say enough about the team at Ortho Advantage. They are professional, caring, and empathetic. I’m so glad I found them. I need to drive a little further to get to them but it’s worth it. 100% would recommend for therapy.”

– Karen Lombard

“After a full knee replacement I decided to try Ortho Advantage Physical Therapy and I’m so glad I did. The staff is very friendly answering all my questions and scheduling my appointments. Olivia Hinkel is an amazing therapist who is very encouraging, knowledgeable and professional.”

– Bob Ptacek

“My son, Will, went to PT for six months after his ACL surgery. We were impressed with their professional knowledge and comforted by the atmosphere of the office. He gained confidence working with Olivia H and Vince. However, the entire office was friendly and caring. Scheduling was easy and they were extremely flexible. I think he’ll actually miss going to therapy because they made it so enjoyable. We will highly recommend Ortho Advantage!”

– Jen Rosso

“This is the best best physical therapy office ever! I’ve been to a few, and I’m so grateful that my insurance covers this PT ortho advantage.. The people that work there are absolutely fantastic! The office staff is very friendly and helpful and the physical therapists are super knowledgeable and well trained, and well educated, and super helpful. I can’t say enough good things about this place and I’ve been around enough to know.”

– Dave Wheeler

“Best run office in the area. Experienced staff, welcoming environment and good equipment. Never had to wait more than a few minutes and the reminders were helpful without being annoying.”

– Jon Jackson

“Ortho Advantage PT was recommended to me by a friend to help me recover from an Achilles injury. I met with Andrea once a week for about 6 weeks. She used different techniques to work on my heel during each session. She gave me exercises to do at home. I am very pleased by my recovery, Andrea helped me understand my injury better and gave me tips and recommendations so that I could get back to safely playing tennis. Thank you!”

– Jennifer Frazee