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Applied Physical Medicine-Tygiel Physical Therapy
Our professional physical therapists specialize in lower back pain, gait & balance, sports rehab, and orthopedic therapy. We want to help you get your lifestyle back with outstanding physical therapy treatments that address your underlying cause of pain or discomfort. With a unique plan of care, you can stay healthy long after treatment, and continue doing all the things you love.

Our skilled orthopedic clinicians and physical therapists utilize cutting edge manual physical therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise in a personalized treatment plan to optimize your personal goals to get you quick results. Many conditions often caused by overused muscles can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART.
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Applied Physical Medicine (APM) is a physical therapy clinic in Tucson, AZ. Beginning in 2013 as a home-based private practice specializing in Manual Therapy and wellness, Applied Physical Medicine (APM) originally saw cash pay patients solely. We provide outstanding treatment to address the underlying cause of pain in each patient, by holistically evaluating their needs and developing a unique plan of care.
PT for life is a program focused on the health of APM patients who have demonstrated a dedication to their own health. They have strived to be as healthy as possible, through compliance with physical therapy, but also with a desire to learn more about general health. In PT for life you will learn everything from what exercises to do for back pain, neck pain, and all other physical therapy-based treatments.
As a practice committed to helping patients be pain-free, we are always accepting resumes from those therapy and administrative staff who pride themselves on accepting new challenges and who have a strong desire to help others. We only accept staff into our practice who have the drive, passion, and enthusiasm for helping the patients we serve.
Before coming to APM, I had pain in my lower back and left side of my neck. With controlled electrified shock and specific exercises, I was able to improve my mobility, as my pain diminished in both areas. After my car accident, I had upper back and neck pains. The neck pains caused a lot of sleepless nights.
Over 45 million Americans suffer from headaches. There are many different types of headaches and migraines from tension headaches, temporal headaches, cluster headaches, migraines, and sinus headaches. Headaches can be caused by a multitude of dysfunctions and can be triggered by things such as alcohol, chocolate, and scents, most suffers do have some underlying neck problem that causes their headaches.
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Karina Jensen
Karina Jensen
Dec 23, 2021
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I traveled into town for a few days to see family during the holidays. Noah and his team worked me in despite an already packed schedule. I am super excited to implement the activation exercises I learned at APM into my training plan. As a former college athlete and as someone living an active life style I highly recommend APM to anyone in need of a PT. If I lived locally I would be a regular for sure.
Kerbie
Kerbie
Nov 05, 2021
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Loved my experience and the staff is awesome. I saw Stephanie for laser treatment (I thought this was super helpful!) as well as a few team members for PT. Christy was my PT for a majority of my treatment. She shared a ton of knowledge and helped me with the functional impact of my issues which were based in women's health/post-surgical. I would recommend her for any active individuals and anyone seeking post-surgical manual therapy. Really positive experience!
Paula Patterson
Paula Patterson
Nov 02, 2021
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I was extremely please with my therapist, Christy Lee. She was as personable as she was professional. I felt completely at ease under her care.
Bruce Dawson
Bruce Dawson
Oct 25, 2021
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I had a total knee replacement. APM was great. My PT Alex was great and it did not matter which PTA I was seeing because they all knew me and were all on the same page when it came to my therapy. Can't say enough about these folks.
Adam Owens
Adam Owens
Oct 24, 2021
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I've been going to APM for 6 months now and this has been one of the best experiences I've had with physical therapy. Blake and Matt and all the trainers are super welcoming and fun to be around, and it motivated me to make more routine visits that were necessary for me to deal with my chronic injuries. Would recommend to anyone looking for a young and upbeat environment in PT.
Raina Maier
Raina Maier
Oct 16, 2021
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My deepest thanks to the team at Applied Physical Medicine. They patiently worked with me, answering all my questions and constantly upping the challenge of my physical therapy. As a result I have greatly reduced pain and increased mobility. The entire staff was caring, friendly, and engaging and the sessions were always on time. I highly recommend this physical therapy clinic.
Jenny Kendall
Jenny Kendall
Aug 23, 2021
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I had debilitating shoulder pain from a deep muscle spasm and was referred here by my physician office. I was just stupid with the pain. But working with Alex and Matt and the rest of team has just been a great experience. I learned practices to do at home that I continue. My pain began resolving almost immediately and today I actually feel good, and stronger. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Muriel Wieland
Muriel Wieland
Aug 21, 2021
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Applied physical therapy was so amazing. I have been dealing with vertigo for 30 years and Dr Alex has been working with me for 2 months
and I have been symptom free for over a month. I am so grateful to him and Applied Physical medicine for helping
me.
G. H.
G. H.
Jul 05, 2021
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I suffered a very painful and debilitating condition that involved my piriformis muscle and sciatic nerve. After considering several options, I decided to try APM. That was one of the great decisions of my life. The entire staff is cheerful, positive, and caring.
For me, the greatest hero is Alex. He's empathetic, very knowledgeable, and very competent.
Alex suggested dry needling treatments. I was quite skeptical of that technique, and agreed to try it only after a week of researching it online and thinking about it. The first treatment gave me some relief; each subsequent treatment gave me
Maddie Hubbard
Maddie Hubbard
Jun 25, 2021
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APM is awesome! The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful - everyone went above and beyond to make sure I was healing properly and provided me with the tools necessary to continue my recovery. Blake and Matt were very knowledgeable and helped me recover quickly and effectively while keeping the sessions fun. Highly recommend!