Mrs. Joy Petty, PT
Physical Therapist | Geriatrics
343 Somerset Bridge Rd Santa Rosa Beach FL, 32459About
Joy Petty is a physical therapist managing and operating her own cash-based mobile practice in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County and Eastern Okaloosa County, FL and the surrounding areas. Joy specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Joy Petty can treat multiple conditions with exercises, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, and more. Joy Petty will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and can target a specific body part or body system based on the individual. Joy also has access to other therapy disciplines, including Speech Therapists and Occupational Therapists, as well as Nurses and Personal Care Attendants.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University Psychology 1996
Louisiana State University Masters of Physical Therapy 1999
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Mrs. Joy Petty, PT's Expert Contributions
Isometric Strength Training for Joint Problems Sufficient?
Isometric exercises are definitely a good option. Concentric and eccentric exercises do not have to be included with the exercise program, and should probably be put on hold until the muscle groups gain more strength to protect the involved joints. READ MORE
How much pain is too much in a medical boot?
Can you use crutches? If so, try putting a small amount of weight through your injured foot while placing the majority of your weight through your hands and the crutches. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Therapeutic Exercise, Balance Training, Gait Training, Manual Therapy including Joint Mobilization, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Strength Training, Aquatic Therapy, Pain Management Training, Fall prevention Training, Patient Education and Caregiver Education.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Drive to help others improve their overall quality of life.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- My new home.
Hobbies / Sports
- Painting, gardening, cooking
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