Joint Pain in Frisco and Dallas, TX

Joint pain can make everyday activities like walking, reaching, or climbing stairs harder than they need to be. Whether your symptoms have come on gradually or after an injury, it can be frustrating to feel limited in the things you want to do.

At Ace Physical Therapy and Wellness in Frisco, Texas, we assess how your joints, muscles, and movement patterns are working together and design a plan to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support your daily activities.

Understanding Joint Pain

Joint discomfort can have many contributors, including:

• Osteoarthritis and age related joint changes

• Previous injuries that altered how you move or load a joint

• Inflammation or irritation from overuse

• Muscle weakness or tightness that changes alignment and mechanics

During your evaluation, your therapist will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms and goals, and look at how you move during everyday tasks. When appropriate, we coordinate with your physician regarding imaging or additional medical testing.

Our Approach to Joint Pain at Ace Physical Therapy and Wellness

Lasting improvement often requires more than rest. Your treatment plan is individualized and may include:

• Manual therapy to address joint stiffness and soft tissue restrictions

• Therapeutic exercise to build strength, flexibility, and control around the affected joints

• Movement and posture training to reduce excess stress on painful areas during work, exercise, and home activities

• Education and self management strategies so you know how to pace activities, use symptom relief techniques, and protect your joints over time

Plans are progressed gradually to match your comfort level and functional goals, whether that is walking longer distances, playing with family, or returning to recreational activities.

Why Work With Ace Physical Therapy and Wellness for Joint Pain?

• Individualized care rather than a one size fits all protocol

• Evidence informed techniques focused on improving function and participation in daily life

• Emphasis on prevention with home programs and strategies to help you maintain joint health beyond the clinic

Your therapist will check in regularly on your progress and adjust your program as you improve.

Spotlight on Dr. Stephen Fort

Our programs are led by Dr. Stephen Fort, a nationally and internationally recognized expert in advanced physical therapy care. His background spans manual therapy, orthopedics, dry needling, and movement science, allowing him to design treatment plans rooted in the latest clinical research.

• Doctor of Physical Therapy – Texas Tech University

• Orthopedic Certified Specialist

• Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist

• Fellowship in Manual Therapy and Orthopedics – The Manual Therapy Institute

• International educator in manual therapy, physical therapy, and dry needling

Dr. Fort brings a high level of clinical reasoning and hands-on expertise to every service we offer, ensuring patients receive individualized, effective, and research-driven care.

Take the Next Step

Joint pain does not have to define your day. A focused evaluation can help clarify what is contributing to your symptoms and outline practical steps for improvement.

Contact Ace Physical Therapy and Wellness in Frisco or Dallas, Texas to schedule an appointment. We will work with you to develop a personalized plan aimed at reducing pain, improving mobility, and helping you return to the activities that matter most to you.