Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Physical Therapy Services in Northeastern PA
Cawley Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation was founded in 2003 with a commitment to delivering personalized, comprehensive physical therapy services rooted in European-style hands-on techniques. Our approach focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of pain and mobility issues rather than merely addressing symptoms. With nine locations across Northeastern Pennsylvania, we specialize in individualized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, including direct access physical therapy that eliminates the need for physician referrals. Our team of experienced doctors and therapists prioritizes patient education, insurance navigation, and evidence-based treatments to maximize recovery outcomes. We utilize advanced methods such as aquatic therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and deep tissue laser therapy to address conditions ranging from sports injuries to neurological disorders.Our facilities feature state-of-the-art equipment, including heated therapy pools, to support diverse rehabilitation needs. By combining technical expertise with compassionate care, we aim to restore patients' quality of life while maintaining transparency in treatment processes. Our practice philosophy emphasizes treating every patient like family, ensuring both clinical excellence and emotional support throughout the recovery journey. This dedication to holistic healing has established us as a trusted provider in the region for over two decades.
Services
Aquatic Physical Therapy
Car Accident Rehabilitation
Concussion Management
Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
Diabetes Neuropathy Treatment
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Neck and Back Pain Relief
Balance Disorder Rehabilitation
Sports Injury Recovery
Work Injury Rehabilitation
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer individualized care plans tailored to each patient's specific needs
- Our team provides direct access physical therapy without physician referrals
- We utilize European-style hands-on therapy techniques for effective treatment
- Our therapists have over 20 years combined experience in specialized rehabilitation
- We handle insurance verification to simplify the treatment process for patients
What people say
Personalized care plans
Effective pain relief
Knowledgeable staff
Multiple convenient locations
Successful recovery outcomes
Services
Aquatic Physical Therapy
Aquatic therapy utilizes water's unique properties to facilitate healing and improve mobility. Our heated pools provide low-impact resistance training that reduces joint stress while building strength. This approach benefits patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or improving balance and coordination through controlled movements.
Concussion Management
Our concussion specialists use evidence-based protocols to address post-concussion symptoms. We implement controlled exercise programs and vestibular rehabilitation to restore cognitive function and physical coordination. Treatment plans adapt to individual recovery progress while monitoring symptom thresholds throughout the healing process.
Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
This non-invasive treatment uses focused light energy to stimulate cellular repair and reduce inflammation. Photobiomodulation increases blood circulation to accelerate healing for musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain conditions. Sessions typically last under 10 minutes with cumulative benefits observed over multiple treatments.
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Specialized programs address age-related mobility challenges and chronic conditions. We focus on fall prevention through balance training, strength building, and functional mobility improvement. Treatment plans consider age-related physiological changes while maintaining patient independence and safety.
Work Injury Rehabilitation
Customized programs restore work-related physical capabilities through functional capacity evaluations and job-specific training. We collaborate with employers to ensure safe return-to-work transitions while addressing workplace injury recovery needs through targeted therapeutic interventions.
People
Frank J. Cawley
Founder/Physical Therapist
With over 25 years of experience, Frank established Cawley Physical Therapy in 2003 after earning his Master's in Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University. He specializes in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, bringing European-style hands-on techniques to NEPA patients.
Courtney E. Cawley
Co-Founder
Courtney co-founded the practice with clinical expertise in patient care coordination and rehabilitation program development. She focuses on operational excellence while maintaining the practice's family-centered care philosophy established in 2003.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, balance issues, sports injuries, work-related injuries, and chronic pain conditions like diabetic neuropathy.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No, our direct access program allows treatment without physician referrals for most insurance plans.
What makes your therapy different?
We combine European-style hands-on techniques with modern technology for personalized, root-cause treatment approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We verify insurance coverage for all patients and work with major providers to maximize benefits.
What locations are available?
We have nine clinics across NEPA including Pittston, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Carbondale locations.
How long are treatment sessions?
Sessions typically last 45-60 minutes with one-on-one attention from licensed physical therapists.
