Physical Therapy
Axis Spine Center, a division of Northwest Specialty Hospital, proudly offers Northwest Physical Therapy within our collaborative and integrated care model. Our providers work closely together to ensure each patient receives consistent, personalized treatment designed around their unique needs and goals. From initial evaluation through recovery, this unified approach supports better outcomes and a higher standard of care. We utilize an evidence-based approach with an emphasis on manual therapy to restore joint mechanics, while focusing on improving segmental mobility and core stabilization. This combination enhances your ability to perform functional tasks each day, both at home and at work.
Comprehensive Individualized Treatment
Physical therapy focuses on improving musculoskeletal issues, along with the optimization of strength, balance, and coordination. When your musculoskeletal system is functioning at optimal levels, it provides support to your bony anatomy and spine, preventing injuries.
Manual therapy, combined with exercise and core strength, helps:
- Improve spinal and joint mechanics
- Minimize wear and tear
- Prevent further injury
As your spine care team, our joint approach is designed to be collaborative and optimize best care practices. We commit to providing an individualized treatment plan for your spine health. Call today for more information.
Conditions We Can Help With
Physical therapy can work wonders for patients who are looking to improve musculoskeletal issues and optimize strength, balance, and coordination. These improvements provide great support to your bones and spine, which helps you prevent injuries.
We've perfected the use of manual therapy, along with exercise and core strength, to minimize bodily wear and tear. Our joint approach, like everything else we do, is collaborative, optimizes best care practices, and is customized to be entirely patient-focused.
Acute or chronic neck and back pain
Outcome optimization in pre and post back and neck surgery
Disc injuries and herniations
Spinal instability
Back and neck strains from sports or motor vehicle accidents
Sciatica
Sacroiliac and piriformis issues
Total joint replacements
Meniscus injuries
Pain and limited range of motion in hips, knees, and shoulders
Dry needling for migraines and trigger point release
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTYM) for ITB and plantar fasciitis
Sports injuries to shoulders, knees, and feet from overuse
CALEB HIEBERT
DPT, CDNT
Dr. Caleb Hiebert is from the PNW but grew up in the Midwest. He completed his Bachelor of Science at the College of the Ozarks where he was a member of the basketball team and an assistant volleyball coach. Dr. Hiebert attended the University of Washington and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy to pursue his passion for helping others through rehabilitation.
Dr Hiebert has received licensure in dry needling and has a pro-active balanced approach towards conservative management of orthopedic and spine conditions with a background in personal training in the Coeur d’Alene area.
He enjoys all things outdoors, including running, cycling, hiking and camping and is an active Ironman triathlete in our community. He is always willing to talk about the fur-babies he shares with his wife.
Neil Markley
PTA
Neil Markley is a dedicated and licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with a strong educational background and hands-on experience in patient care. Following general studies, he began his academic journey at Loma Linda University, earning an Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapy Assisting in September 2017. He has worked in California, Washington and Idaho in various settings including outpatient clinics, home health and skilled nursing facilities. He enjoys working toward health and rehabilitating patients from a variety of backgrounds to improve their quality of life. Neil looks forward to continuing using his knowledge and gifts to support our local North Idaho community using physical therapy as a tool.
OUR TECHNIQUES INCLUDE
NAIOMT LEVEL IV MANUAL THERAPY CERTIFIED
IASTYM
KINESIOTAPING
THERAGUN SOFT TISSUE WORK
SPINAL TRACTION
MCKENZIE AND MULLIGAN TECHNIQUES
CUPPING CERTIFIED
DRY NEEDLING CERTIFIED
POST OP PROTOCOLS
