Dana Wade, PT

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Get to know Physical Therapist, Dana Wade, who serves patients in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Well-versed in the field of physical therapy, Dana treats patients of all ages at her private practice, Topline Therapy LLC, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Offering individualized treatment plans for everyone, she focuses on the treatment of orthopedic injuries, pain management, neurological dysfunctions, gait, and balance problems.

Established in 2021, the mission of Topline Therapy LLC is to get patients back to the fullest range of mobility and functional lifestyle through rehabilitation. It is committed to ensuring the best therapeutic care to help each patient achieve their pinnacle of success.

Before embarking on her professional journey, Dana graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University.

Since 1993, she has had the opportunity to work in a variety of clinic settings developing many clinical skills. She is compassionate about her work and her main priority is to help her patients have less pain and move better.

Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions that, by using evidence-based kinesiology, electrotherapy, shockwave modality, exercise prescription, joint mobilization and health education, treats conditions such as chronic or acute pain, soft tissue injuries, cartilage damage, arthritis, gait disorders, and physical impairments typically of musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological, and endocrinological origins. Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.

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