Restore Movement and Live With Less Pain

Manual Therapy in Slidell

Hands-on treatment designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore healthy movement so you can return to the activities you enjoy.

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Hands-On Care That Targets the Root Cause

Pain and restricted movement are often the result of stiff joints, tight muscles, scar tissue, or soft tissue dysfunction that develop after injury, surgery, or repetitive stress. Simply treating symptoms may provide temporary relief, but addressing the underlying cause is key to achieving lasting results.

At Alpha Physical Therapy, manual therapy is an essential part of our personalized treatment approach. Using skilled hands-on techniques, we help restore joint mobility, decrease muscle tension, improve circulation, and reduce pain while encouraging your body to move more efficiently and naturally.

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The Receipts

Rated 4.9 everywhere people check.

No trophy on a shelf, no award we paid to enter. Just what patients wrote after they left.

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4.9-Star Google Rating

Rated 4.9 by our patients on Google. Not curated, not filtered, earned one visit at a time.

233+ Five-Star Reviews

More than 233 people took the time to write about their recovery here. Read them unedited on Google.

The Recovery Journey

A plan you can see. Progress you can feel.

You’ll never wonder if it’s working. Four phases, each with a job, a timeline, and a way to know you’ve earned the next one.

Phase 1 of 4

  1. Weeks 1–2

    Pain

    Calm the pain down.

    • Hands-on treatment starting your very first visit
    • Pain education so you understand what’s really going on
    • Quick wins early so you trust the plan
    Therapist using hands-on treatment on a patient's neck to calm pain

  2. Weeks 2–6

    Prime

    Get your motion back.

    • Targeted mobility work for the joints and tissue holding you back
    • Exercise dosed to your body, not a generic sheet
    • Movement retraining so old habits stop reloading the problem
    Patient working through guided mobility exercises over a therapy ball

  3. Weeks 6–10

    Perform

    Make it strong enough to trust.

    • Progressive loading that builds real capacity, not just tolerance
    • Strength standards you have to hit before moving on
    • Confidence under load, so you stop bracing for pain
    Two people training with a weighted ball to rebuild strength

  4. Weeks 10+

    Prevent

    Keep it from coming back.

    • Sport- and life-specific testing before you’re cleared
    • A simple keep-it-gone program built for your real schedule
    • Clear graduation criteria: you’ll know exactly when you’re done
    Two people running outdoors, back to full activity

Not sure which phase you’re in? That’s exactly what the evaluation is for.

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Meet the Team

The people behind your recovery.

One clinic, run by Dr. Spano and our team, and nobody handing you off to whoever happens to be free.

Portrait of Dr. Ryan Spano, PT, DPT, clinic director at Alpha Physical Therapy

Dr. Ryan Spano

PT, DPT · Clinic Director

  • DPT
  • Manual Therapy
  • Dry Needling

Chose a manual therapy concentration for his doctorate, which is why hands-on work is the backbone of care here and not an upsell.

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Functional dry needling, run analysis, WorkSteps testing for a return to work

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Services

Care for every kind of comeback.

Whether you’re post-surgery, mid-season, or just tired of hurting, there’s a plan for you here.

Physical therapist guiding a patient through a hands-on treatment session Physical Therapy Everyone Post-op Chronic pain Hands-on care from a licensed physical therapist, starting with an evaluation that finds the cause. Clinician performing dry needling trigger point treatment Dry Needling Stubborn knots Chronic tightness A thin needle straight into the knot that has not let go in months. Therapist using hands-on joint mobilization on a patient's shoulder Manual Therapy Stiff joints Hands-on Hands on the joint, finding what is stuck and moving it. Our founder trained specifically in this. Athlete performing return to sport agility testing with a physical therapist Sports Rehab Athletes Return to sport Back to your sport at full speed, not back to it hoping. Therapist guiding an older patient through a balance and gaze stability exercise Vestibular Therapy Vertigo Balance For the dizziness that starts in your inner ear, and the balance you want back. Treatment room at Alpha Physical Therapy in Slidell All 15 Services Laser therapy IASTM Spinal traction Workers’ comp See everything we do, and which one fits what you are dealing with.

Personalized Treatment for Lasting Recovery

Every patient begins with a comprehensive evaluation to identify movement limitations, functional deficits, and the factors contributing to pain. This allows us to create a customized treatment plan based on your condition, goals, and lifestyle.

Manual therapy is often combined with therapeutic exercise, movement retraining, and patient education to maximize recovery and prevent future problems. Our goal is to help you regain strength, restore function, and return to work, sports, and everyday activities with greater confidence and improved quality of life.

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Ready when you are.

Request a time and a real person calls you back. No phone tree. No ‘someone will reach out.’ Just a plan.

  • Hours Mon & Wed 8:00am to 6:00pm · Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm · Sat & Sun Closed
  • (985) 326-7260 Prefer to talk now? Call us.
  • No referral needed to start

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Questions, Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers: no medical jargon, no runaround.

Alpha Physical Therapy, founded by Dr. Ryan Spano, PT, DPT, is recognized as one of the leading clinics in Slidell. We are known for combining personalized, one-on-one care with evidence-based treatments to help patients recover, move better, and return to the activities they love.

A trusted option is Alpha Physical Therapy, where Dr. Ryan Spano, PT, DPT, provides expert, individualized treatment. Patients can also verify licenses through the American Physical Therapy Association’s “Find a PT” tool, but many in Slidell choose us for our reputation and patient-centered approach.

At Alpha Physical Therapy, we provide a full range of services including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports injury recovery, post-surgical care, pain management, manual therapy, and performance-focused exercise programs. Each treatment plan is tailored to meet the unique goals of every patient.

Yes. Alpha Physical Therapy offers specialized programs in sports rehabilitation, orthopedic therapy, and neurological rehabilitation. Dr. Ryan Spano and his team create custom treatment plans designed to address specific needs and improve long-term outcomes.

Yes. Alpha Physical Therapy accepts most major insurance plans. Our staff also helps patients confirm coverage before their first appointment to ensure a smooth start to care.

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