In order to truly fix a problem or heal from an injury, one must understand the root cause and not just treat symptoms. Our therapists spends ample time assessing, evaluating and then explaining the diagnosis and cause of the pain that an individual is experiencing. Education is key, and once the issue has been determined, an individualized and detailed plan of care can be established to best treat every one that comes through the door.
Manual therapy in its various forms is an important part of the vast majority of injuries that are seen in the outpatient physical therapy setting. Our PT’s have extensive experience and has attended multiple courses over the years to enhance and improve his manual therapy skills. He has experience and uses joint mobilization and manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, is ASTYM Certified, uses cupping, and treats using the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM).
As movement specialists of the human body, Physical Therapists are in prime position to not only identify movement patterns, tightness and/or weaknesses that are affecting your activities and causing pain, but we are trained to help you fix these problems. We help you address these imbalances or issues by prescribing individualized exercises, stretches, and activities to optimize posture, strength and movement patterns.
Dry needling utilizes thin filiform needles introduced through the skin aimed at treating underlying myofascial and muscular tissues. Dry needling can have profound and quick-acting results in those with painful trigger points, soft tissue tension, movement dysfunction and can be used on those with acute injuries as well as chronic pain.
Following an orthopaedic surgery with proper and timely physical therapy is many times essential to attaining optimal results and a full, successful outcome. We work closely with your surgeon's office to ensure that all members of your health care team are on the same page. Using evidence-based practice and proven post-operative protocols along with your specific surgeon's prescription, we will help guide you to a full recovery.
Hidden Springs Physical Therapy will work with you and be an advocate for your health and full recovery after a workplace injury or motor vehicle accident. We will work with your employer, case manager and insurance company to ensure that you are able to receive the care that is needed and help with a full and timely recovery.
Mark received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree with Distinction from Northern Arizona University in 2012. A native of Eagle Idaho, Mark was a stand-out high school basketball player and played two years of college basketball at Big Bend Community College before finishing his undergraduate studies at his home town Boise State University where he graduated in 2009, Magna Cum Laude.
Mark is certified in both Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (The ASTYM System) and Functional Dry Needling as well as taken multiple courses in the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) and advanced orthopaedics courses through the prestigious North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT).
Mark enjoys working with all types of patients ranging from children to geriatric, utilizing an eclectic mix of exercise prescription and various manual therapy techniques. His areas of specialty include orthopaedic injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, cervical and lumbar spine rehabilitation, overuse injuries and chronic pain. He strives to educate his patients for lasting results and is goal-oriented with individualized patient-centered treatments.
A native of the area, Mark and his wife and two children really enjoy getting to explore all the local trails and beauty our area has to offer. Mark loves spending time outdoors, attending a local cultural or sporting event, skiing in the winter, golfing when he finds time, and watching his kids participate in their various sporting activities.