Address: 10503 W Thunderbird Blvd., Suite 263A
| Sun City, AZ
85351
Rating: 4.90
(273 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Banner Health,
Health Net,
Medicare,
Ages Served:
Adults
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
Virtual,
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About Banner Health - Banner Physical Therapy - Sun City
Banner Physical Therapy offers a variety of physical therapy, occupational therapy and specialized services that will improve your mobility, promote your well-being and get you back to work, athletics, activities and life.
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that
your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
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10503 W Thunderbird Blvd., Suite 263A,AZ,85351
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I was very pleased with Banner Boswell physical therapy I hav had vertigo for some time Kristi Bauer helped me and as far as I am concerned she cured me She was kind and comforting. The rest of the staff were all very pleasant
Sandy Toerpe
17 March 2024
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Great experience with Karen and the rest of the office. Easy to set up an appointment and spent time with you to understand your needs.
Mary Smith
17 March 2024
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My physical therapy experience with Banner has been most excellent. I have worked mostly with Eliana and some with Teri. Both have been encouraging and helpful. By gradually increasing the difficulty of my exercises I am finding that my knee is doing better. I highly recommend Banner Physical Therapists.
Joe Undreiner
17 January 2024
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The front office staff is amazing. Friendly and competent they ensure everything is set and ready to go. I have had the pleasure of working with occupational physical and speech therapists. They are knowledgeable caring and patient. They take the time to ensure you know what you are doing and why you are doing it. This is all serious to our individual well-being but they always find a way to make it as fun as possible. Thanks to the entire staff.
William Huitt
17 November 2023
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Linda was caring compatient and very knowledgeable as a physical therapist. She talked to me and learned all about my medical conditions and concerns. She explained everything to me in a way I could understand. She included me in making all decisions. Thank you Banner Physical Therapy and Linda for helping improve my mobility.
Margaret randell
17 November 2023
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Troy is awesome He has def worked well with me on my foot I had my perineal tendon fixed because it was torn Im walking in sneakers and its getting stronger everyday thanks to his help at PT
jeremy smith
17 November 2023
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I wanted to share how much I enjoyed going to Banner Physical therapy and how much it helped me. My neck pain has reduced drastically. Everyone there is great The receptionist are very welcoming and the therapist are great giving me great results Thankyou Barb Murray
Barbara Murray
17 October 2023
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After several months of suffering from vocal difficulty that included chronic hoarseness to near loss of voice increased physical effort to speak frustration set in and a search for a solution began. From Primary Care to referral to ENT doctor resulted in knowledge of vocal cord abnormality that could not be explained and suggested Physical Therapy but no solution. It wasnt until an ENT specialist in Laryngology identified my Vocal Cords suffered Atrophy and was labeled with Benign Neoplasm of False Vocal Cord. The best news was it could be and has recently been corrected with some minor surgery. Unlike past Physical Therapy Ann at Banner Physical Therapy at Boswell Medical Center was a consultant to the Doctor performing the surgery and assisted in my recovery. She provided the post surgical therapy that provided the knowledge and understanding of expectations that further enhanced my experience and total satisfaction. The results have been amazing. I could have same some 16 months of aggravation and frustration had I been aware of the solution earlier.
Jim Mathews
17 October 2023
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I have been coming to Banner Boswell Outpatient Physical Therapy for 12 years. Due to spinal cord surgery I was temporarily paralyzed and the fabulous therapists got me out of the wheelchair to a walker and then a cane within six months I come back on a regular basis for a tune up as I have some weakness in my right leg. The staff is absolutely phenomenal and truly care about each patient. A shout out to Linda Terri Michelle and Sophia who are awesome I wont go anywhere else
Jeni Frazier
17 September 2023
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Marianne noticed the first day that I was wearing the wrong brace. When I was putting on my brace afer therapy she says thats wrong. She goes and gets another brace and gives it to me. I put it on and said this feels great She looks at my brace and sees it says right on it. I broke my left wrist. I have been in so much pain and my hand was going numb. I had sleepless nights. I was using ice and oxycodone with little relief. Marianne said they had myhand turning the wrong way and thats what caused all the pain.Marianne is professional and caring. She massages my swollen area and it feels good and takes down the swelling. She challenges me with puzzles and diversity things. I enjoy going to physical therapy.
Nancy Wendel
17 September 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
responding to questions
starting or ending conversation
changing conversation topics
using gestures like pointing
understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
Spot speech and language delays like a doctor here.
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
The occupational therapy process includes an OT evaluation before care starts. Here are the four steps your family can expect when starting occupational therapy:
Complete OT evaluation. An occupational therapist first identifies your child’s strengths and needs through a thorough OT evaluation, also known as an OT assessment or screening. You’ll answer questions about your child’s skills, and your child will most likely demonstrate their skills via hands-on activities with the therapist. Evaluations can last 30 minutes to a few hours.
Approve OT plan. The therapist develops a care plan with individualized goals and customized interventions based on your child’s needs. You can also share any specific goals or concerns before approving the OT plan.
Start therapy sessions. The therapist works directly with your child and your family, using various strategies and exercises to systematically improve areas of limitations and to build upon a child’s strengths. Some exercises your child might participate in are animal walks, obstacle courses, and therapy swing activities. Your family may learn strategies for supporting your child’s individualized needs at home, such as ways of supporting emotional regulation and sensory processing. The therapist may also recommend tools and techniques to use at home, in the community, or in the classroom to help your child succeed.
Monitor your child’s progress. Parents and caregivers can expect ongoing progress monitoring and communication to ensure the child is achieving their short and long-term goals.
Occupational therapy can also be provided virtually via telemedicine. Virtual therapy is a great option for families in rural areas who may not have access to in-person services, or for families who prefer to have therapy in their child’s home.
Virtual OT allows the opportunity for increased caregiver participation and understanding of a child’s strengths, areas of improvement, and generalization of skills in the child’s home environment. Virtual therapy also provides increased opportunities for caregiver and family education to support the child and the family based on each family’s needs.
Once you find a quality physical therapist you want to work with, here are a few things you need to know:
There will be an evaluation. First, you can expect an assessment to identify your child’s areas of strength and needs. A physical therapy evaluation usually lasts 30 minutes.
You’ll review and approve the care plan. The physical therapist will create a care plan, also known as a plan of care (POC), outlining the goals and strategies. They will review this with you and your care team before moving forward with therapy sessions.
Physical therapy sessions will be fun. PT with children is designed to be enjoyable. The therapist will use strategies and exercises based on your child’s needs. Exercises might involve playing on large stability balls, obstacle courses, movement equipment, stretches, and other hands-on activities.
Expect home exercises. Physical therapists commonly assign exercises to work on at home. Doing these exercises with your child outside therapy sessions can improve your child’s overall progress.
Yes! Most providers offer physical therapy in their offices or a clinical setting, but many are offering at-home options. Virtual options have become more popular in recent years. You might facilitate care with the guidance of the physical therapist.
Pediatric physical therapy is considered safe and should not hurt. Autistic children spend their time in PT moving and exploring their environment. If you are concerned about your child experiencing pain during certain exercises, especially if they may struggle to communicate and advocate for modifications, speak with their physical therapist about your concerns.
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