What is musculoskeletal therapy?
Musculoskeletal therapy is physical therapy focused on your bones, muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue. It targets pain, stiffness, and limited movement caused by injury, overuse, chronic conditions, or surgery.
At Get Set Physical Therapy, musculoskeletal therapy is the foundation of what we do. Our therapists evaluate how you move, find where the pain is coming from, and build a treatment plan around your diagnosis. The focus is always on restoring function without relying on opioids, injections, or surgery.
Conditions we treat with musculoskeletal therapy
We treat musculoskeletal conditions caused by recent injuries, chronic wear, surgery, and nerve compression:
Chronic pain: low back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and joint dysfunction that has not responded to rest or medication alone
Sports and work injuries: ACL and meniscus tears, rotator cuff injuries, ankle sprains, muscle strains, and workers' comp cases from lifting, falling, or repetitive tasks
Post-operative recovery: rehabilitation after total knee and hip replacements, ACL reconstructions, rotator cuff repairs, laminectomies, and spinal fusions. Our orthopedic post-surgery physical therapy program starts with your surgeon's protocol and progresses through range of motion, strengthening, and return to activity.
Nerve-related conditions: sciatica, radiculopathy, and other nerve compression issues that cause radiating pain, numbness, or weakness
Repetitive strain injuries: tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and IT band syndrome
If your condition is not listed here, call us at 469-314-1369. There is a good chance we treat it.
Your musculoskeletal therapy options at Get Set PT
Your treatment plan will pull from several approaches:
Manual therapy: hands-on joint mobilization and soft tissue work to break up scar tissue, improve range of motion, and decrease guarding
Therapeutic exercise: strengthening, flexibility, and movement retraining matched to your diagnosis and progress
Dry needling: needle placement into trigger points to release them and relieve deep muscle tension
Shockwave therapy: acoustic wave treatment for chronic tendon and soft tissue conditions that have not responded to other approaches
Medical massage therapy: targeted soft tissue work coordinated with your PT plan, used most often for chronic tension, post-surgical swelling, and muscles that resist manual therapy alone
Modalities: electrical stimulation, ultrasound, kinesiology taping, and hot or cold therapy as needed
Home exercise programs: video-guided exercises assigned after each visit so you can continue strengthening and mobility work on your own
Your treatment plan is not static. As you hit benchmarks, your therapist adjusts the mix of modalities, exercise intensity, and session frequency.
Call 469-314-1369 to schedule your evaluation.
Why patients choose Get Set Physical Therapy
Get Set Physical Therapy is not a high-volume clinic. Here is what that means in practice.
1-on-1 care every visit: you work directly with your physical therapist for the full session. We do not hand you off to aides or technicians.
A clear treatment philosophy: we focus on helping you recover through movement, hands-on therapy, and education. Our approach avoids opioids, injections, and surgery whenever possible.
An experienced team: Dr. Howie Barrett founded Get Set PT to provide care that stays with one therapist throughout your treatment. Our physical therapy team holds specializations across musculoskeletal, neurological, geriatric, and pediatric therapy.
Readers' Choice award winner: Get Set PT earned the Rockwall Living Magazine Readers' Choice award for physical therapy.
"The Best! The most caring group of professionals you will ever meet. Dr. Howie listens. He not only develops an effective therapy plan, he considers the patient's personal goals and structures a program targeted at best outcomes. If you need physical therapy, this is the place to go."
Schedule musculoskeletal therapy in Rockwall
Get Set Physical Therapy & Wellness is located at 1205 N Goliad Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. We are open Monday through Friday, with early morning appointments starting at 7:30 AM.
Your first visit lasts about 45 to 60 minutes. It includes a full evaluation, medical history review, outcome measures, and a home exercise plan. Most patients attend 2 to 3 sessions per week, though frequency depends on your diagnosis and how quickly you progress.
Call 469-314-1369 or reach us at physicaltherapy@getsetpt.com to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book musculoskeletal therapy at Get Set PT?
Call 469-314-1369 or visit our contact page to request an appointment. No referral is required in most cases, though your insurance plan may have specific requirements. We verify your benefits and let you know your expected cost before your first visit.
Do I need a referral for physical therapy in Texas?
Texas has direct access, which means you can see a physical therapist without a doctor's referral. Some insurance plans still require one for coverage, so we check your specific plan before your first visit. If you do need a referral, your primary care doctor or orthopedist can provide one.
How soon will I feel results from musculoskeletal therapy?
Many patients notice reduced pain and improved mobility within the first 2 to 3 visits. Conditions that have been present for months or years typically take longer to resolve. You will get specific benchmarks during your evaluation so you know what progress looks like week to week.
How much does musculoskeletal therapy cost?
Cost depends on your insurance plan and the type of treatment you need. We contact your insurance before your first visit and provide a breakdown of your expected per-visit cost. We accept most major insurance plans. Call 469-314-1369 to check your coverage.
Can physical therapy replace surgery for musculoskeletal conditions?
In many cases, yes. Research supports physical therapy as a first-line treatment for conditions like meniscus tears, rotator cuff injuries, spinal stenosis, and moderate arthritis. During your evaluation, you will find out whether conservative treatment is appropriate or whether a surgical referral makes more sense. If you do end up needing surgery, PT before the procedure (prehab) typically leads to faster recovery afterward.
Our Location
OUR ADDRESS
Get Set Physical Therapy & Wellness
1205 N Goliad Street
Rockwall, TX 75087
Email: physicaltherapy@getsetpt.com
Tel: 469-314-1369
Fax: 214-276-1844
OUR HOURS
Monday and Thursday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
All information on this website is intended for instruction and informational purposes only. The authors are not responsible for any harm or injury that may result. Significant injury risk is possible if you do not follow due diligence and seek suitable professional advice about your injury. No guarantees of specific results are expressly made or implied on this website.