Orthopedic Therapy
Orthopedic Therapy at Sol Physical Therapy
Restore Function and Relieve Pain with Orthopedic Therapy
At Sol Physical Therapy, our orthopedic therapy services are dedicated to helping you regain strength, mobility, and function. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, surgery, or dealing with chronic musculoskeletal conditions, our specialized orthopedic therapists provide personalized treatment plans to address your specific needs.
What is Orthopedic Therapy?
Orthopedic therapy focuses on the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Our approach combines targeted exercises, manual therapy, and patient education to promote healing, reduce pain, and improve overall function.
Conditions We Treat
- Arthritis: Alleviate joint pain and improve mobility.
- Sports Injuries: Recover from sprains, strains, and other sports-related injuries.
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Accelerate your recovery and regain strength after surgery.
- Chronic Pain: Manage and reduce ongoing pain in the muscles, joints, and bones.
- Fractures and Dislocations: Facilitate healing and restore function after bone injuries.
Our Approach
- Comprehensive Assessment: We start with a thorough evaluation to understand your condition, medical history, and goals.
- Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on the assessment, we develop a customized therapy plan that may include a combination of exercises, manual therapy, and modalities such as heat, ice, or electrical stimulation.
- Hands-On Therapy: Our therapists use manual techniques to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance tissue healing.
- Exercise Prescription: We design specific exercise programs to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and restore function.
- Patient Education: We empower you with knowledge about your condition and strategies to prevent future injuries.
Why Choose Sol Physical Therapy?
- Expert Therapists: Our team is highly trained and experienced in orthopedic therapy.
- Personalized Care: We focus on your unique needs and goals to ensure the best outcomes.
- Comprehensive Services: From acute injuries to chronic conditions, we offer a wide range of orthopedic treatments.
- Unmatched Care: Sol offers an unmatched 45 minutes of one-on-one time between therapist and patient.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
If you’re experiencing pain or limited function due to an orthopedic condition, Sol Physical Therapy is here to help. Contact us today to schedule your initial assessment and start your journey to improved health and mobility.
Meet Our Specialists
AJ Noble, PT, DPT
AJ is a local Tucsonan who graduated from the University of Arizona and is back after receiving his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University. AJ spent nine years coaching and training athletes of all levels (from youth to professional), predominantly in basketball and swimming, and some in volleyball, golf, and softball, before pursuing his interest in physical therapy and current work in the orthopedic, sports, and pediatric fields. He enjoys utilizing manual techniques including Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Trigger Point Dry Needling, Kinesio Tape, and Joint Mobilization, as well as focusing on therapeutic exercise to help patients achieve therapy goals. In addition to being Titleist Performance Institute certified for golf, AJ has experience with vestibular rehabilitation, and pediatric conditions including sports and orthopedic injuries, torticollis, developmental delay in gross mobility, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
AJ enjoys carrying his own interests back to the clinic including basketball, soccer, golf, swimming, skiing and outdoor adventure to help his diverse patient group get back to what they love most.
Molly Mikles, PT, DPT
Molly has over 20 years of experience as an Orthopedic Physical Therapist, and has been specializing in pelvic floor therapy for over 15 years. An Arizona native, Molly grew up in Tucson, attended the U of A for her B.S. in Exercise Science, and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from NAU. Her pelvic floor specialty involves treating both men and women for conditions of the pelvic floor. She is certified in Graston, a form of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, as well as Kinesio Taping, a treatment used for a wide range of orthopedic conditions.
Molly enjoys spending time with her two boys, hiking and enjoying the outdoors, and completing DIY projects around her house.
Stephanie Popelka, PT, DPT
Stephanie is a Physical Therapist with 17 years of experience in the outpatient, orthopedic setting. She originally hails from Indiana but has called Tucson home for over 10 years. She earned a B.A. in Pre-Medicine and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and went on to Northwestern University to complete a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Her rehabilitation interests include upper and lower extremity rehabilitation, spine rehabilitation, and return to sport and/or work. Her specialty training areas include Graston Technique, Dry Needling, Cupping, Muscle Energy Techniques, Mulligan Techniques, Joint Mobilization, and Trigger Point Release.
In her free time, Stephanie can be found spending time with her husband, their two sons, and their dog, Rocky. She also enjoys cooking, baking, cross-stitching, cheering on Notre Dame, playing tennis, hiking, biking, and skiing.
Philip Porter, PT, DPT
Philip is a Tucson native that received his bachelor’s degree from University of Arizona. He went on to attend Northern Arizona University where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. His initial interest in physical therapy came about after suffering multiple sports injuries that required extensive rehabilitation. It was then that he fell in love with the profession. Philip sees a wide variety of patients including those with orthopedic, sport, and vestibular conditions.
Outside of the clinic, Philip spends most of his time with his wife Ellen and their dog Booker. He enjoys staying active by going on runs, playing soccer, and going on hikes.
Savannah Carlson, PT, DPT
Savannah specializes in evaluating and treating orthopedic and sports injuries and conditions as well as rehabilitation in upper and lower extremities, spinal region, and return to sports or work. A true Arizona native, Savannah grew up in Tucson and attended Northern Arizona University to receive both her bachelor’s in Exercise Science and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Her journey in physical therapy started as a patient, battling injuries caused by years of youth softball and volleyball. This first-hand experience led her towards the path of helping patients from the therapist perspective.
An avid reader, you can find Savannah enjoying a good book when she is not in the clinic treating. She also loves being outdoors, especially to participate in water activities like stand up paddle boarding or walking her dog, Rocky.
Sharon Farrell, PT
Sharon has over 30 years of experience treating spine and both upper and lower extremity issues including acute injury, post-op, fractures, joint replacement and chronic issues/diagnosis. She attended the University of Arizona and went on to Northern Arizona University to receive her Physical Therapy degree. Sharon’s current focus is with active adults, assisting clients in meeting goals of restoring abilities and returning to daily activity such as at home independence, returning to work, and returning to sport and recreation. She has a special interest in treatment and management of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Sharon’s focus is providing one-on-one care, tailored to clients’ specific needs and goals, with a hands-on approach. Sharon’s treatment strategies entail manual techniques, functional movement, strength, balance and posture training. She has been practicing in Tucson since 1987, beginning her career in TMC’s Neurological and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Unit, then serving as the supervisor of TMC’s Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic, and then going into private practice in 1990, specializing in Manual Therapy and Orthopedics. Throughout her career, Sharon has completed numerous postgraduate courses and trainings including certification in Dry Needling and Kinesio Taping techniques.
Outside of the clinic, Sharon enjoys hiking, Pilates, skiing, golf, tennis, group exercise classes (Zumba, P90X, Insanity) and volunteer work in the community.
Dan Quinn, PT, DPT
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dan fell in love with Tucson’s city and mountains while here for his final clinical rotation in physical therapy school. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from West Chester University with a focus in Kinesiology and a minor in Nutrition, and went on to attend Drexel University, where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. During his 3 years of PT school, Dan worked at a nationally renowned acute rehabilitation hospital, where he gained experience assisting with the treatment of some of the most medically complex patients in the country. That experience, along with his many mentors and lectures in school, provided him with the skills to provide physical therapy to a wide variety of individuals with orthopedic and neurologic conditions. Dan believes the best way to help his patients is to teach them what they need to do to help themselves.
In his free time, Dan enjoys challenging himself with different forms of exercise in the gym along with traveling and exploring his new home in the southwest.
Megan Bardach, PT, DPT
Megan has a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from the University of Arizona with a Minor in Spanish, and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University in Phoenix. She was born and raised in Tucson, and returned to live in Oro Valley after completing her education. Her specialties include orthopedics and geriatrics, including acute, chronic, and post-operative conditions. Megan focuses on teaching self-management of conditions to help patients feel confident in maintaining their improvement outside of the clinic. Megan is also certified in Dry Needling, to be used for appropriate conditions and diagnoses.
In her free time, Megan likes to spend time with her husband and her two dachshunds, visiting the park and eating all the delicious food that Tucson has to offer.
LeighAnne Eakin, PT, DPT, OCS
LeighAnne is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), holding advanced training focused on treating the spine and upper and lower extremities. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and then received her doctorate from Northern Arizona University. LeighAnne specializes in orthopedic injuries, postoperative conditions, geriatrics, balance training, and Parkinson’s disease. She strives to provide individualized care and educate her patients about their conditions.
In her free time, LeighAnne enjoys hiking, Pilates, reading, and spending time with her family.
Mandy Agbannawag, PT, DPT
Mandy is a Tucson native. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physiology at the University of Arizona, followed by her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Mandy specializes in working with the pediatric population, and has experience treating a variety of orthopedic, neurologic, developmental and genetic conditions in infants and children. She also enjoys working with adults with a variety of orthopedic conditions as well as concussion and vestibular issues. Outside of work, Mandy and her family enjoy hiking and camping.
Morgan Kouris, PT, DPT
Morgan grew up just south of Tucson in Sahuarita, AZ, and attended Northern Arizona University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. She enjoys spending her time with her husband and pup Paisley, especially on cool autumn nights filled with spooky movies or a summer day by the pool. Morgan loves collecting houseplants and exploring local coffee shops with friends and family.
Morgan is a general orthopedic therapist with a special interest in sports-related injuries and rehabilitation. She manages areas of the body including the spine, upper and lower body extremities, and balance-related issues with a tailored and enjoyable program for each patient.
Matt Noble, PTA
Matt is a physical therapist assistant with seven years of experience in orthopedic outpatient rehabilitation. He grew up in Tucson and worked in athletics and as an EMT before starting his career in physical therapy. Matt specializes in sports rehab and general orthopedic issues. He enjoys working closely with patients of all kinds that are looking to improve their current condition and return to an active lifestyle.
Matt enjoys spending his free time with his spouse Paige and his dog Oliver. They love hiking and any other outdoor activities.
Jacob Serr, PTA
Dylan Key, PTA
Dylan Key is a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant in Tucson, Arizona. Growing up in a vibrant sports community, he actively participated in various sports, developing a strong appreciation for physical fitness and rehabilitation. Personal experiences with hand and upper extremity injuries have shaped his professional focus and fueled his passion for helping others recover and regain their strength.
Dylan is committed to providing compassionate care and creating tailored rehabilitation programs that empower patients to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
What Our Patients Say...
I was very happy with my experience here. The staff was friendly and helpful. My therapist was excellent. All over a wonderful place to get therapy! Highly recommend!
- Holly W. (via Google Reviews)
I see 3 of the physical therapist there and feel like part of the family. I am treated with respect and my pains are very serious to them as they always put me first. Thank you SOL Physical Therapy!
- Dawn R. (via Google Reviews)
I have been to many different physical therapy places but of all the ones I have been to, I must say, SOL Physical Therapy is the best. All the therapists, techs and front office personnel are unbelievably friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to assist you and your questions. They never try and rush you through your therapy (and I have been places where that was definitely the case). I would recommend SOL to anyone that needs physical therapy, they are top notch!!
- Debbie A. (via Google Reviews)
Sol Physical Therapy is such an incredible place to go for physical therapy. I have been going for over a year and have never once had a problem. Everyone from the front desk staff, to the techs, to the physical therapists are extremely helpful, care about the patients, and will do whatever is needed to support you as the patient.
- Aimee K. (via Google Reviews)
We brought our 4 month old in to see AJ for torticollis. I am beyond happy we found this place as AJ was AMAZING with our son. He was personable and explanatory with everything and our son smiled so much during our visit while he was checking out his range of motion and doing stretches. We have upcoming appointments and though he is booked out a good month in advance it is WORTH the wait ten fold ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Tali B. (via Google Reviews)
I have had the pleasure of seeing Stephanie L, Dan, Rachel, and Joe at the Fort Lowell location. They are all extremely knowledgeable and know how to make the experience fun, even when you are in pain. I would (and have) highly recommend them to anyone who needs PT or OT. Kailey at the front desk is always very kind and willing to help as well.
- Sarah G. (via Google Reviews)
The staff is amazing. Very knowledgeable therapists. The front office staff is very friendly. I can’t say enough about the practice but thank you to everyone.
- Paulla N. (via Google Reviews)
We took our daughter here to get evaluated for her torticollis. The staff was very friendly and helped us get set up with a few appointments at once. Our physical therapist AJ was very informative and was gentle with our baby. Definitely looking forward to coming back for future appointments.
- Nick T. (via Google Reviews)
I would not choose another place! Very professional and goes beyond to get you in at your convenience!
- D. A. (via Google Reviews)
The BEST! Philip is my Vestibular/Physical therapist. I have been diagnosed with bilateral, Superior Canal Dehiscence. Migraines, balance problems, hearing loss, the whole 9 yards. After a procedure to correct one side (done at UCLA), I had to find a "VRT". My husband and I absolutely love the results and improvements in my daily life. Thank you Philip, Patrick, Jessie, Jessa, A.J, Matt and Sharon, for the help you all provide to your patients!!
- D. Val (via Google Reviews)
We picked this physical therapy business randomly as it was close to home and they take my insurance. As it turned out, we were very pleased. The staff was very efficient and friendly. The thing that pleased me most was that they asked how things went since the last session. Then based on what I said, they tailored the day's exercises.
- Barbara S. (via Google Reviews)