Dr. Valerie Levesque
Women's Arc Physiotherapy
176 E Calderwood Dr, Meridian, ID, 83642-9095
Dr. Levesque has been a Physical Therapist treating orthopedic conditions for 10 years. She is among the 1% of practicing PTs with Fellowship training in orthopedic manual therapy. Her personal experience as a competitive figure skater has drawn her to focus on the aesthetic athlete population and hypermobility spectrum disorders. As someone who has overcome hip dysplasia and hip preservation surgery at only 26 she is particularly passionate about injury prevention and patient education. Dr. Valerie has two young children and has discovered a new sense of purpose to provide care and education to the pre-postpartum population. Keeping a healthy body during pregnancy and preparing for labor improves birth experiences and outcomes. Having a professional to guide you through the postpartum and return to fitness journey can help you avoid unnecessary pain and frustration. She attended Oregon State University and received a BS in Exercise and Sport Science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the New York Medical College. Her Post-Doctorate training with the Ola Grimsby Institute awarded her the distinction of Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists.
At the start of every episode of care we will conduct an initial evaluation. This 50-60 min session allows us to dive into your specific concerns that brought you to seek PT services. We will review your previous medical history, the onset and mechanism of the current injury/complaint, and dig deep into your goals/motivation for solving this problem. The physical examination will include movement assessment, range of motion, strength, and motor control so please *dress appropriately*. Please note, some of the special tests and assessments can provoke pain/discomfort as we seek to reproduce your primary complaint and identify the exact tissues that are at the root of the problem. From these findings we will put together a list of impairments, a PT diagnosis, prognosis, and patient education around your condition. An initial home exercise program will be prescribed. Please note, this is only the first step on your road to recovery. These exercises will be progressed over the course of treatment.