Tracy Richardson, DPT, CCCE

Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Dr. Tracy Richardson is an Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Rochelle, IL with special training and skill in treating and rehabilitating injuries of the orthopedic system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. As an Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Tracy Richardson, DPT, CCCE performs skilled rehabilitation to provide pain relief, improve strength and mobility, as well as increase range of motion. Orthopedic Physical Therapy is the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries in the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Orthopedic Physical Therapists include sprains, strains, tendonitis, arthritis, ligament tears, muscle tears, joint/muscle/tendon inflammations, post-fracture injury, joint stiffness, joint pain, rotator cuff tears, and ACL tears. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Orthopedic Physical Therapists include pain modulation techniques, manual therapy, joint mobilization, manual muscle stretching, and soft tissue mobilization.

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science; pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopaedic physical therapy theory and practice, and critical inquiry for evidence-based practice.

Other Service Specialist

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

• Member of the Commission on Chronic Illness