Reasons Patients Start Physical Therapy
- After Surgery — Rehabilitation based on your procedure and your surgical team's instructions.
- After an Injury — Evaluation and treatment focused on the movement and activities affected by your injury.
- For Ongoing Pain or Limited Movement — An assessment of your symptoms, function and treatment goals.
Do I need a referral for physical therapy in Texas?
No — Texas allows direct access to physical therapy, and the law expanded September 1, 2025: you can now receive up to 30 days of treatment without a physician referral. (Insurance plans vary on coverage rules, and care past the window involves a physician — ours are down the hall. Our team checks your specific benefits before your first visit. The full plain-English explainer →)
What recovery looks like here
- Day one
An evaluation, not an assembly line
A licensed therapist assesses movement, strength, and goals — yours, not generic ones. "Get back to golf" is a treatment target here.
- The plan
Built with your doctor, not faxed to one
Our therapists and physicians share one chart and one hallway. When your plan needs adjusting, it happens in a conversation, not a referral loop.
- The work
Every tool in the building
Manual therapy, dry needling, cupping, laser therapy, fascia treatment (including Graston), sports massage, aquatic therapy in dedicated pools at Spring and Woodforest, TPI-certified golf performance training, sports-specific training, and a dedicated hand-therapy team (including a certified hand therapist).
- The finish
Discharged to your life, not just from care
Strength benchmarks and movement testing tell us you're ready — then you leave with a program to stay that way.
Rehabilitation Within Your Orthopedic Practice
Our rehabilitation and medical teams work within Sterling Ridge. Ask your care team how your treatment plan and progress will be coordinated.
Meet Your Rehabilitation Team
Learn about our physical therapists, occupational and hand therapy professionals, and therapy assistants. View individual profiles for credentials and areas of care.
I am so thankful for my PT experience at Sterling Ridge Orthopedics Woodforest after my knee replacement surgeries.— Carol Horn · Google review · physical therapy
Medically reviewed by Keith W.V. Johnson, MD, FAAOS · Updated September 28, 2026