What is physical rehabilitation?

Physical rehabilitation is a recovery method that helps people restore body functions they lost due to an injury or medical conditions, such as stroke or arthritis.

How long does physical rehabilitation take?

Depending on the severity of the patient's condition, treatment plans may last 4 to 12 weeks, and each session may last between half an hour and an hour. The patient’s progress and compliance with recommendations will determine whether the treatment needs to be extended.

What is physical rehabilitation?

Physical rehabilitation is a recovery method that helps people restore body functions they lost due to an injury or medical conditions, such as stroke or arthritis.

How long does physical rehabilitation take?

Depending on the severity of the patient's condition, treatment plans may last 4 to 12 weeks, and each session may last between half an hour and an hour. The patient’s progress and compliance with recommendations will determine whether the treatment needs to be extended.

What is physical rehabilitation?

Physical rehabilitation is a recovery method that helps people restore body functions they lost due to an injury or medical conditions ,such as stroke or arthritis.

How long does physical rehabilitation take?

Depending on the severity of the patient's condition, treatment plans may last 4 to 12 weeks, and each session may last between half an hour and an hour. The patient’s progress and compliance with recommendations will determine whether the treatment needs to be extended.

Physical Rehabilitation in Katy, TX

Physical Rehabilitation Services in Katy

Our physical rehabilitation services in Katy, TX, offer comprehensive, collaborative treatment plans that restore movement and eliminate chronic pain at its roots. From sports injuries to post-accident recovery, we've got your back—no more bouncing between doctors just to find relief.

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Manual Therapy

Dealing with an old injury or a recent one that seems to never heal? Do you feel that some part of your body is unable to function? Our physical rehab doctor in Katy offers manual therapy to help reduce pain, regain mobility, and help your body function the way it should.

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Soft Tissue Mobilization

From fractures to strains and sprains, our local chiropractor will customize rehabilitation plans that include injury recovery, post-surgical rehabilitation, and sports medicine to help you regain strength, improve mobility, and get on the road to full recovery.

Joint Mobilizations

Renew Spine & Rehabilitation offers relief through joint mobilizations. By applying targeted force to painful joints, we help restore mobility to your spine, reduce pain, and minimize stiffness.

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Active Assisted Release and Stretching

Muscle overuse can cause spasms or contractures that disrupt your daily life. If conventional treatments haven't worked, our physical rehabilitation doctors in Katy use active-assisted release and stretching to help your body move again.

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Sports Performance Rehabilitation

Cupping therapy uses gentle suction to lift soft tissue, release tension, and enhance circulation. This technique is especially effective for reducing inflammation, breaking up muscle adhesions, and accelerating recovery.

Postural Education and Ergonomic Training

Poor posture and ergonomics cause pain and stiffness. Our doctors provide practical postural and ergonomic solutions to alleviate your daily discomfort and help prevent future injuries.

Electrical Stimulation

If you're seeking a quicker recovery from soft tissue injuries and muscle spasms, electrical stimulation offers a noninvasive and drug-free solution. The mild electrical impulses sent to your muscles cause them to contract and relax, relieving pain and improving mobility.

Individualized Therapeutic Exercise Programs

Depending on your concern, we'll provide therapeutic exercises to help you regain flexibility, strength, and a full range of motion. These exercises will be performed at home to support your in-office treatment and help you recover quickly.

Meet Our Chiropractic Doctor in Katy

Dr. Zach Benson

Chiropractor

Dr. Zach Benson is a skilled chiropractor who provides chiropractic care to individuals with a variety of musculoskeletal disorders.

He has been practicing since 2017 and has a special interest in sports chiropractic and in working with patients who want to improve their daily lives and get out of pain.

Dr. Benson grew up in Bay City, TX. He began his college baseball career at San Jacinto College and made it to the JUCO World Series both years.

He then transferred to Stephen F. Austin State University, where he completed his baseball career and earned his BS in Kinesiology. After graduating, Dr. Benson attended Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, TX, where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic.

Dr. Benson was fortunate to be raised in a family of chiropractors. Both father and uncle have been successful chiropractors for over 30 years, a cousin has been in practice since 2003, and a younger brother is currently practicing in San Marcos, TX.

Dr. Benson married his college sweetheart, Lauren, and now resides in Houston, TX, along with their baby boy, Sutton, and their two dogs, Jimmy and Emma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Physical rehabilitation is a recovery method that helps people restore body functions they have lost due to an injury or medical condition, such as stroke or arthritis.

Since we are working to restore your body's function, you may experience a little discomfort or soreness right after a session, which is normal. However, should you feel significant pain, let your physical therapist know so your treatment plan can be adjusted.

Depending on the severity of the patient's condition, treatment plans may last 4 to 12 weeks, and each session may last 30 to 60 minutes. The patient’s progress and compliance with recommendations will determine whether the treatment needs to be extended.

Physical rehabilitation helps people recover from injuries, improve mobility, and prevent the disabling effects of chronic conditions.

We work with major insurance providers. However, coverage will vary from plan to plan. You can confirm if your plan is in-network by calling us at (817) 859-8360.

Wear something loose and comfortable. This will allow you to have a full range of motion during therapy and enable your therapist to do a thorough body examination.

Dr. Donald Thingpen

Chiropractor

Dr. Donald Thigpen is licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with 20+ years of experience. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions related to the spine, joints, and musculoskeletal system. Dr. Thigpen is also certified practitioner in dry needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, certified Decompression Therapy Practitioner through the Kennedy Decompression Institute, certified practitioner in Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology through the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, certified practitioner in Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and certified practitioner in manual therapy.

Dr. Thigpen received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College and was valedictorian of his graduating class. While at Texas Chiropractic College, he received an extensive education in human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other clinical and biological sciences. From 2001 to 2003, under the direction of Dr. Bill McGimsey, Ph.D., Dr. Thigpen was appointed to the position of gross anatomy lab instructor and performed dissections on over 150 human cadavers. From 2002 to 2003, under the direction of Dr. Hasnaa Shafik, M.D., Ph.D, Dr. Thigpen was appointed to the position of histopathology lab instructor where he assisted doctoral students in the microscopic identification of human tissues and diseases.

Dr. Thigpen's experience includes a chiropractic internship along with medical rotations in neurosurgery and rheumatology. His rotation in neurosurgery was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Edward Murphy, M.D., at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Texas. During his rotation in neurosurgery, Dr. Thigpen assisted Dr. Murphy with neurological examinations, observed and assisted in surgery, and received extensive instruction on neurological conditions, brain MRIs, and spine MRIs. His rotation in rheumatology was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Martin Lidsky, M.D., at the Veteran's Affair's Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Under the instruction of Dr. Lidsky, Dr. Thigpen gained valuable knowledge and experience on the proper evaluation and diagnosis of many arthritic and rheumatic conditions.

Prior to attending Texas Chiropractic College in Houston, Texas, Dr. Thigpen completed his undergraduate studies at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In May of 2000, he graduated cum laude and received a bachelor of science degree in biology. While at MSU, he was selected to participate in a senior honors thesis research project, which he completed under the direction of Dr. Ray Neyland, Ph.D.

From 2004 to 2008, in addition to a full time practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Thigpen was an instructor at the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy where he taught human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Dr. Thigpen is also an Elsevier text book reviewer and has been recognized in three text books for his contributions. You can find him listed as a contributing editor and reviewer in Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists 2nd Edition, Massage Therapy Principles and Practice 3rd Edition, and Massage Therapy Principles and Practice 4th Edition.

Dr. Thigpen is a member of the Texas Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association, and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Physical Rehabilitation in Katy, TX

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