Physical Therapy in South Burlington, Vermont

Your Path Forward to Pain Recovery and Functional Health

Hiker on a mountain summit overlooking a hazy mountain range, back to the activities they love after physical therapy

Are you sidelined by pain or physical limitations? Do aches and pains hold you back from living life to the fullest? Whether you're recovering from an injury or struggling with chronic pain, Movement Matters Physical Therapy is here to help you get back to doing what you love to do.

Approach & Methodology

Find your path forward. Your body is capable of great healing and resilience when it is given what it needs to thrive. Movement Matters Physical Therapy services address the root causes of your pain and impairment to help you get back to living life on your own terms.

Physical therapist assessing a client's shoulder mobility during a physical therapy evaluation at Movement Matters in South Burlington, VT

Comprehensive Evaluation

Treatment is guided by evaluation, so it is essential to have a complete initial evaluation. We begin with full consideration of your history, present situation, questions, concerns, & goals.  This is followed by rigorous whole-body movement screening & assessment that addresses posture, mobility, strength, stability, & fundamental movement patterns. This information allows us to better understand what is going on, the roots of the issue, and how we may positively affect them.  We will discuss these findings, establish a plan of care together, & get to work immediately on getting you well.

Client performing overhead resistance band exercises as part of a personalized physical therapy treatment plan at Movement Matters

Personalized Treatment Plans

Your treatment plan is customized to meet your individual needs and preferences. From hands-on therapies to progressive exercise programming, gamification, and education, a variety of techniques are utilized to alleviate pain, improve function, and enhance your overall well-being. We will optimize neuroplasticity, physical resilience, and movement to drive positive long-term change.

Physical therapist demonstrating a lunge and punch movement drill with a client at Movement Matters in South Burlington, VT

Education and Empowerment

Pain and healing are multifactorial and contextual. Equipping you with actionable knowledge and skills pertaining to lifestyle and habits allows you to take control of your health and experience. This is essential to long-term success. The science is in. Put it to work for you.

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Who Can Benefit?

Movement Matters Physical Therapy Services are for people who are seeking a path forward to overcome pain and/or physical limitations. Whether you're dealing with injury, have chronic pain, are recovering from surgery, or simply looking to improve your mobility and function, Movement Matters is here to support you on your recovery journey.

Overhead view of a physical therapist treating a client's neck and shoulder on a treatment table at Movement Matters

Common Conditions Treated:

  • Orthopedic Conditions

  • Sports Injuries

  • Sprains & Strains

  • Chronic Pain

  • Pre & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

  • Age-Related Mobility Issues

  • And More

Common Injuries We Help Treat in South Burlington, VT

  • Yes. Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit Movement Matters in South Burlington, VT. After a full-body biomechanical evaluation, Dr. Jessica Hill combines hands-on manual therapy, targeted strengthening and movement retraining to reduce pain, restore mobility and help prevent flare-ups so you can get back to work, sport and daily life.

  • We treat patellofemoral pain, IT band irritation, meniscus and ligament sprains, and arthritis-related stiffness. Evaluation seeks out the root of the pain as it may be coming from above the knee, below the knee, or at the knee itself. Treatment addresses the roots of the issue and incorporates custom programming, education, manuals, and modalities as needed.

  • Yes. Rotator cuff strains and tendinopathy, and shoulder impingement all usually respond well to a progressive plan. We restore range of motion manual therapy, rebuild strength and stability, and refine how your shoulder blade and upper back move so reaching, lifting and overhead sports feel strong again.

  • Yes. Neck pain, stiffness and tension-type headaches are often linked to posture, breathing, stress and long hours at a desk. At Movement Matters we use manual therapy, mobility work and targeted strengthening, plus practical education on workstation setup, sleep and daily habits, to calm symptoms and keep them from coming back.

  • Absolutely. From ankle sprains and hamstring strains to shin splints, plantar fasciitis and Achilles pain, we help athletes of all levels around Burlington and Chittenden County recover and return to sport. Care starts with a biomechanical evaluation and a return-to-sport plan, and can transition into personal training to build performance and resilience.

  • Yes. We work with hip bursitis, tendinopathy, labral irritation, and arthritis. Treatment focuses on restoring function in the entire chain to improve how you walk, squat and climb stairs, so everyday movement and activity feel easier.

  • Chronic pain is multifactorial, so we look beyond the sore spot. Using a whole-body approach that blends manual therapy, graded exercise, our sensory gym, and education on sleep, stress and lifestyle, Movement Matters helps retrain how your nervous system processes pain and builds lasting strength and resilience. A free 20-minute consultation is a great way to see if we are a good fit.

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Why Choose Movement Matters?

  • Expertise: Jessica Hill PT DPT MSPT CSCS has 20+ years of clinical experience helping people out of pain and injury and back to awesome. Put two decades of professional-grade physical therapy, training, applied neurology, and manual therapy experience to work for you.

  • Personalized Care: Nothing in the body exists on its own, and nothing in the body gets better on its own. This is why we take a full body and lifestyle/habits approach to care, addressing not just symptoms but also the underlying causes of pain and injury as well as lifestyle factors that meaningfully effect them.

  • Next-Level Service: You are a busy human with things to do and people who depend on you. Movement Matters offers flexible scheduling, virtual consultations, accessibility between sessions, cutting edge science, individualized programming, actionable education, and efficiency. All to make your Physical Therapy experience as convenient and effective as possible.

Ready to Get Started?

Let’s go! Take the first step towards living the life you want.

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Still Unsure?

Not sure if Physical Therapy is right for you? Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see if Movement Matters is a good fit for you.