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# Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC

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- [Home](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/) - Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC is a locally owned business whose therapists are dedicated to providing the Alaskan community with highly skilled orthopedic physical therapy services.
- [Staff](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/staff/) - Jeff Evans, PT, FAAOMPT Physical Therapist Jeff was raised in Anchorage since the age of five and returned in 2000 after completing his physical therapy degree. He played hockey competitively growing up in Anchorage. Expertise:Jeff has worked completely in outpatient orthopedics in several local clinics before opening Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC in June 2004.
- [Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/vestibular-rehabilitation-therapy/) - Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) is an exercise-based therapy program that maximizes the body’s natural ability to compensate for balance disorders. A comprehensive evaluation is performed to determine the nature and extent of impairment as a result of the vestibular disorder. This evaluation includes: History and onset of symptoms Identification of risk factors Balance, coordination, and
- [Contact Us](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/contact-us/) - Located in Anchorage Address:3650 Lake Otis ParkwaySuite #201 Anchorage, AK 99508Phone:907-561-4280 phone907-561-4282 fax907-302-3730 alternate fax Hours:Mon - Thurs 6:45am - 4:00pmFriday 6:45am - 12:00pm Contact Form By providing your phone number to us, you agree that we may send you text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Call 907-561-4280 or
- [Pelvic Health Physical Therapy](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/pelvic-health/) - Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is uniquely designed to treat female and male pelvic anatomy with conditions that relate to urologic, musculoskeletal, sexual, and colorectal health. Our therapists perform a comprehensive evaluation which includes an assessment of posture, pelvis alignment, lumbar spine and hip joint mobility, strength, and soft tissue mobility. All treatmentsare individualized and focus
- [About Us](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/about-us/) - Come experience what INDIVIDUALIZED, ONE-on-ONE sessions with SPECIALIZED PHYSICAL THERAPIST are all about!! Established in 2004, Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC has had the PRIVILEGE of helping thousands of Alaskans meet their health goals. AKPTS providers have extensive training and experience in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, Craniofacial – Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) Therapy, Pelvic Health Physical
- [Dry Needling](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/dry-needling/) - Dry needling is an effective treatment technique for soft tissue dysfunction and pain-related conditions. Dry needling utilizes sterile, solid filament needles to improve local tissue nutrition near the site of muscle or nerve injury. It can also be used to deactivate and desensitize knots in muscles that can contribute to pain, decreased flexibility and decreased
- [Cervical Oculomotor Vestibular Proprioceptive Therapy (Covp-T)](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/cervical-oculomotor-vestibular-proprioceptive-therapy/) - Loss of cervical mobility can affect coordination between the visual system and neck movements, gaze stability, and visual acuity during head movement. Loss of functional mobility is commonly associated with Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD), degenerative disc disease (DDD), and/or chronic cervical pain. Secondary signs and symptom may include: Nystagmus Vertigo Cognitive Disturbance Reading / concentration
- [Gait Difficulty and Disturbances](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/gait-difficulty-and-disturbances/) - Gait dysfunctions are changes in your normal walking pattern, often related to a disease or abnormalities in different areas of the body. Most changes in an individuals gait pattern are related to an underlying medical conditions. Gait dysfunctions can be related to disorders involving the inner ear; nervous system disorders such as Parkinson's disease; muscle
- [Post-operative Rehabilitation](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/post-operative-rehabilitation/) - Our clinicians are expertly trained in guiding you through post-operative rehabilitation with consideration for the stages of tissue healing. We value open communication and collaboration, and we will ensure your care is optimally coordinated with your surgeon. Our treatments have an individualized patient-centered focused. All treatments are one-on-one so you can expect to receive optimal
- [ACL Injury Prevention](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/acl-injury-prevention/) - ACL injuries and tears are unfortunately a fairly common injury to athletes and the general public ages often ranging from approximately 13-50 years old. Non-contact ACL sprains or tears may occur due to stress to the knee produced by decreased body mechanics and awareness that contribute to excessive lateral to medial, rotation or hyperextension forces
- [Knee, Hip & Ankle Injuries](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/knee-hip-ankle-injuries/) - Pain in the lower extremity can be limiting to nearly all daily activities including walking, ascending and descending stairs, sit to standing, squatting and running. At Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC we will perform a thorough examination of your range of motion, strength, joint mobility, coordination, observation of your gait pattern, assess your balance and
- [Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Pain](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/shoulder-elbow-wrist-and-hand-pain/) - At Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC, a comprehensive evaluation of your shoulder and arm will be performed which will include an assessment of your posture, range of motion, coordination, strength, joint and soft tissue mobility, neurological screening as needed and clinical special testing to help determine the tissue that is injured. We will identify specific
- [Pre-surgery Physical Therapy](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/pre-surgery-physical-therapy/) - Prior to a scheduled surgery your physician may recommend physical therapy if you have excessive swelling, limited range of motion or strength and difficulty with your overall functional mobility, in order to prepare your body for the upcoming surgery. This is common after knee or ankle injuries, such as an ACL tear or prior to
- [Sciatica](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/sciatica/) - Sciatica is the symptom of pain referred down the leg that people may experience because of a low back dysfunction. The sciatic nerve starts at the low back and descends from the back, down the buttock sending branches to innervate muscles and skin through the posterior leg to the foot. Many reasons exist as to
- [Temporomandibular joint dysfunction](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/tmj/) - TMD/TMJ Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and Craniofacial / Craniomandibular Pain The Cranium – The Cervical Spine –The Mandible There can be numerous causes and contributing factors to experiencing temporomandibular pain and joint dysfunction. Contributing factors may include: myofascial/muscle pain, arthrogenic (internal derangement, arthritis), capsulitis and subluxations. These may be an acute onset of pain episodes or
- [Education: Posture, Body Mechanics, and Home Exercise Programs](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/education-posture-body-mechanics-and-home-exercise-programs/) - Changes in posture and body mechanics can play a significant contributing role in physical dysfunction and pain in multiple areas of the body, which is why their assessment is included in every physical therapy initial evaluation at Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC. Whether it is static sitting posture at your workstation that is affecting your
- [Sports Physical Therapy](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/sports-physical-therapy/) - We have experienced it, we have treated it and we have personally returned to the trail, ice, snow, field, court and the game. Come experience what direct one on one physical therapy is all about. Don’t settle for being treated by 2-3 different people (only one being a physical therapist). You, your spouse, your son
- [Headaches](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/headaches/) - There are several different musculoskeletal sources of headaches. Some of these include poor posture, limited mobility, poor coordination, strength and endurance of the regions including the craniomandibular (head/jaw), cervical and thoracic spine and shoulder girdle. Trigger points may be present in all of these regions and contribute to your headaches. Headache types that can be
- [Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Pain](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/cervical-thoracic-and-lumbar-spine-pain/) - At Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC, a comprehensive evaluation of your cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine pain will be performed which will include an assessment of your posture, range of motion, coordination, strength, joint and soft tissue mobility, neurological screening as needed and clinical special testing to help determine the tissue that is injured. We
- [Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/orthopedic-manual-physical-therapy/) - At Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC we effectively utilize orthopedic manual physical therapy during your rehabilitation. After an examination and evaluation of the client, a plan of care is established, and orthopedic manual physical therapy will be utilized for improving your mobility and reducing your pain. This effective skill developed and mastered through advanced training
- [Our Services](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/our-services/) - Our treatment puts the patient at the center of the plan. A thorough initial examination is performed to determine the cause of the pain and develop a patient treatment plan. Highly-trained therapists with residency and fellowship training utilize a combination of soft tissue and joint mobilization/manipulation to promote recovery. Specific exercises are prescribed for the
- [Clinic Philosophy](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/clinic-philosophy/) - Return to an active, pain-free lifestyle. By taking time to understand the physical, social and psychological factors that affect recovery, our team at AKPTS can implement a personalized plan to help patients get back to what matters most to them. We rely on the body’s inherent recuperative functions through exercise and manual therapy treatment, and
- [Testimonials](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/testimonials/) - Google Reviews More Testimonials "I visited Jeff Evans at the Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC with jaw, neck, and back problems. In just a few visits, I had good occlusion with my jaw, which I hadn't had for two years. And my neck and back pain were significantly reduced. The staff were friendly, helpful, and
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- [Privacy Policy](https://www.alaskaptspecialists.com/about-us/privacy-policy/) - Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC takes your privacy seriously. Please read the following to learn more about our privacy policy. What this Privacy Policy Covers This Privacy Policy covers Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC's treatment of personally identifiable information that Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC, collects when you are on the Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists,