Rise Physical Therapy
About
Leah joined Rise Physical Therapy in March 2023. She received her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science and then her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Northeastern University in Boston, MA in 2020. Rise is a locally owned PT clinic in Northwest Arkansas that utilizes a 1:1 treatment model so that your PT will be focused on your rehab during your entire visit. Leah loves treating patients with EDS and hypermobility to help patients manage symptoms, build strength, improve confidence, and get back to activities that they love.
EDS Healthcare in Arkansas
Arkansas does not have an EDS Society Center of Excellence. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock has a genetics department that can assist with connective tissue disorder evaluations. Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri is the nearest designated Center of Excellence.
Much of Arkansas is rural, with limited access to specialists familiar with EDS. Patients in southern and eastern Arkansas face long drives to reach major medical centers. Telehealth consultations with out-of-state EDS programs can help bridge this gap.
Finding Physical Therapy for EDS
When choosing a PT for EDS, ask whether they have experience with hypermobility and use stabilization-first protocols rather than standard stretching routines.