Pelletier Rickert Physical Therapy, Inc.

Dr. JoAnne Pelletier, EdD, PT and Larry Rickert, PT, would like to extend their Physical Therapy services to you. We are a private independent outpatient Physical Therapy center. We have 3 locations to serve you, Cape Coral, North Ft. Myers and Pine Island. You will find welcoming and spacious clinics with the latest state-of-the-art modalities and exercise equipment. We have been Physical Therapists for over 20 years and have been in business together for over 15 years. Dr. Pelletier is the only Physical Therapist in this area in private practice with a doctorate in education.

Dr. Pelletier, EdD, PT and Larry Rickert, PT treat various conditions including but not limited to, neck/back pain/injury, extremity pain/injury, joint pain, motor vehicle accidents, headaches, dizziness/BPPV, rotator cuff pair/tear, and other musculoskeletal conditions. We have extensive experience with surgical rehabilitation on such surgeries as decompression- cervical/lumbar, arthroscopy- shoulder, knee and ankle, total joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, carpal tunnel release, trauma injury, Fracture repair and other conditions.

Our licensed physical therapists treat patients one on one with joint mobilization techniques, myofascial release and manual stretching, strengthening exercises. Other treatment modalitites which may be indicated include cold/hot therapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cervical/lumbar traction, TENS, paraffin bath, gait training, biofeedback and individual exercise programs, neck & back school, and vestibular rehabilitation. We have additional education in McKenzie, Cyriax, Maitland, Saunder, McConnell Programs, vestibular rehabilitation, orthopedic and sports injuries.

Our spacious gym area is equipped with comprehensive exercise equipment including air dyne bikes, stair climbers, Blodyne multi-use equipment, treadmills, Orthotron, total gym, air bikes and weights. All patients are placed on an exercise program to improve their flexibility, strength and overall conditioning. All of our patients are also instructed in home exercise programs to further assist in recovery.

All our patients are seen by highly trained, licensed Physical Therapists. We have early morning and evening appointments available to help accommodate our employed patients. We participate in Medicare assignment, Champus, workers compensation, various managed care plans and most private insurance's are accepted. With proper authorization, most motor vehicle accident claims are accepted. We are also a clinical teaching facility affiliated with multiple Universities.

For the 3rd year in a row, Pelletier Rickert Physical Therapy has been voted the Best of Southwest Florida in the News-Press readers poll for 2001, 2002 and 2003.