What is dry needling?

Dry needling uses a small needle similar to an acupuncture needle to directly stimulate dysfunctional tissues to restart the inflammatory process and facilitate healing.

Do you accept insurance?

Fortitude Physiotherapy does not accept insurance and cannot provide treatment to individuals with Medicare, Tricare, or Medicaid. All payment for services is due upon delivery via cash, check or credit/debit card.

When should I seek out physical therapy or dry needling?

Physical therapy is often an appropriate first step in examining and addressing pain limiting your daily function or recreational activities, whether it is a chronic issue or new injury. If your therapist feels physical therapy is not the correct treatment option, they will help refer you to an appropriate medical provider.

How will I remember my physical therapy exercises?

Fortitude Physiotherapy uses an app called Medbridge to create and share your home exercise program to make it easier for your to complete your homework.

What should I wear to my appointment?

Please wear athletic attire ie shorts or sweatpants and a t-shirt. Females, please were a tank top or sports bra you are comfortable in under your shirt if seeking treatment for a shoulder, neck or upper back issue.

Fortitude Fitness | Physiotherapy in Buena Vista, CO

Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapy at Fortitude Fitness is owned and operated by Dr. Walter Hafner, PT, DPT. Walter provides physical therapy services for chronic pain and acute injuries, injury prevention and return to sport. Walter will work with you to create a plan of care to include rehab exercise prescription and progression, manual treatment, and/or dry needling. The goal of physical therapy is to provide you with the tools to return to the activities you enjoy and maximize your quality of life.

How it Works?

You will book an initial physical therapy appointment using a link to the right:

Select a Physical Therapy Evaluation for more substantial issues that will require a comprehensive evaluation and plan of care.

Select Dry Needling Assessment if you would like to start with dry needling for minor aches and pains.

You will book an appointment and fill out initial paperwork. Please arrive to your appointment in athletic attire: ie sweat pants, yoga pants, or shorts; females wear a tank top if treating an upper extremity issue.

Fortitude Physiotherapy does not accept insurances. Services are provided as “self pay” at time of service with cash, check, or credit/debit card as acceptable payment options.

Services Offered

Dry Needling

Dry needling uses a thin needle to reset the inflammatory process in muscles to decrease pain, decrease muscle tension, and/or improve muscle function. Walter has completed his Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Dry Needling Certifications from Evidence in Motion.

MANUAL THERAPY

Manual therapy includes hands-on passive range of motion of joints, muscle energy techniques, joint mobilizations and manipulations, and soft tissue mobilization.

REHAB EXERCISES

Rehab exercises target identified mobility, strength, and/or movement pattern deficits with the goal of improving overall function and quality of life. Exercises will be modified and progressed throughout your plan of care. Walter will keep home exercise programs simple and effective to fit into busy life schedules.

About your therapist

Walter completed his 3-year Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Colorado in 2016. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, acute rehab, skilled nursing, and outpatient facilities, treating young athletes and adults. He has a broad understanding of the continuum of care from initial hospitalization/recovery from a major incident or surgery to the final stages of returning to high level function or sport.