Expert Physical Therapy for all Concerns

We'll Get You Moving Again

You’ve been injured, you just had surgery, you have pain that won’t go away, your joints are stiff. We understand what you’re feeling – you want to get moving again. No matter what your age or walk of life, InStep can help. Our physical therapists will work with you to reduce pain, improve strength, regain range-of-motion, facilitate healing, increase mobility, and achieve your goals.

InStep's physical therapists are some of the best. They've served on the medical staff for the Olympic Games, coached the U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team, worked as the conditioning coach for the Milwaukee Brewers, and belonged to the sports medicine staff at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

In short, they have years of high-level experience working with the human body. They understand injuries and problems, they appreciate that different patients have different needs and abilities, and they’re experts at getting people back to life as usual – in many cases, better than they were before.

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We Treat a Wide Range of Conditions

InStep provides the highest quality treatment and service to all patients -- from everyday people to elite athletes and everyone in between. Our knowledgeable physical therapists provide full-service treatment for a wide range of physical concerns including:

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Our Comprehensive Approach to Treatment

At InStep, our goal is to get you the best possible outcome. Your initial evaluation will include a comprehensive assessment of your problem or injury, as well as an analysis of your movement patterns to help identify imbalances. Then we develop a comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation program to address your specific problems and needs.

We don't just move you through rehab, we focus on getting you back to life as usual. Treatment will involve therapy techniques best suited to facilitating healing, reducing pain, restoring range of motion to your tissues and joints, and achieving your goals. Depending on your personalized treatment plan, your therapies may include any of the following:

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Orthotics, Insoles & Inserts for Pain Relief

We see many patients suffering from foot or leg pain who are looking for relief. Our Physical Therapists are experts in foot and lower extremity biomechanics, injury identification and treatment, and knowledge of the demands of various activities on the foot and leg muscles. They have the knowledge and experience necessary to determine whether or not custom orthotics are what you need.

We perform a thorough biomechanical analysis, assess leg length and muscle imbalances, and recommend the appropriate orthotic with respect to activities, cushioning, and comfort. Depending on your biomechanical needs, this may be an over-the-counter, semi-custom, or custom-molded orthotic insert.

Orthotics may be beneficial for the following problems: 

      • extremely flat or high-arched feet 
      • plantar fasciitis 
      • heel spurs 
      • Achilles tendonitis 
      • shin splints – anterior and posterior 
      • posterior tibialis tendonitis or rupture 
      • hallux valgus or rigidus 
      • sesamoiditis 
      • bursitis 
      • arthritis 

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Payment & Insurance Information

InStep accepts virtually all major insurance carriers and participates in the vast majority of insurance networks. We also offer affordable, pay-for-service options for those without insurance or with high-deductible healthcare plans

Most insurance plans cover physical therapy and do not require a prescription or referral for you to see a physical therapist. Medicare and Workers Compensation are two areas that do require a referral. If you are not sure about your plan’s requirements, give us a call and our pre-certification specialists will be happy to contact your insurance company and verify your coverage.

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Biomechanical Running Evaluations

Brief Biomechanical Evaluation with Shoe Analysis – Appropriate for the person who wants to determine which shoe will provide maximum benefit for his/her individual biomechanics. Will also identify whether there are biomechanical problems that could lead to injury, as well as whether the person might benefit from a shoe insert or orthotic. This evaluation is performed by a physical therapist and includes:  

Comprehensive Biomechanical Evaluation with Injury Assessment – Appropriate for the person who has developed an injury limiting or affecting performance, has a history of recurring injuries, or wants a comprehensive preventative running exercise program. This evaluation is performed by a physical therapist and includes:

Performance Evaluation – Designed for the runner who wants to improve performance, running form or technique. This evaluation is performed by a physical therapist and includes:

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Biomechanical Cycling Evaluations

Cycling evaluations are performed with an “optimal” cycling position in mind that optimizes aerodynamics and output efficiency. However, many cyclists do not have the internal ability to achieve these positions due to flexibility issues or inherent joint limitations. In these situations, forcing the body into a more aerodynamic position can cause compensations in other parts of the body and be less efficient for the cyclist, which can lead to pain and potential injury.

Standard Bike Fit Evaluation – Appropriate for the person who wants to be comfortable on his/her bike and a more efficient rider. This 30-minute evaluation is performed by a physical therapist and includes:

• cycling-specific clinical and biomechanical evaluation of your joint motions, muscle flexibility, strength and structural alignments to determine the source of your cycling injury 
• assessment of your current riding position with adjustments made to cleats, seat position, and front end position, as needed 
• video assessment, as needed
• recommendation for the addition of posting on cleats or orthotics, if needed
• corrective exercise strategy to eliminate your pain and attain a more efficient cycling position with correct biomechanics

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