Physical Therapy in Union City, TN

Serving Obion County with the Care It Deserves

Union City is the seat of Obion County — a community shaped by agriculture, tight-knit neighborhoods, and the kind of resilience you find in people who work hard with their hands and their bodies. It is also a community where access to specialized healthcare has historically meant traveling to Jackson or beyond. GeriHab PT changes that equation. Our clinic on W Reelfoot Ave exists because the people of Obion County deserve access to expert, geriatric-focused physical therapy without leaving their own backyard.

We treat patients from throughout Union City and the surrounding area, including families near Reelfoot Lake and residents from neighboring Obion County communities who have been looking for a physical therapy provider they can trust close to home. Whether you are recovering from a total knee replacement, managing decades of arthritis, trying to stay on your feet without the fear of falling, or dealing with nerve pain that radiates down your leg — this is the place to start.

What We Treat at Our Union City Clinic

The conditions that bring patients through our door in Union City tend to reflect the life this community lives: years of physical labor, the natural wear that comes with aging, and the aftermath of injuries or surgeries that were never quite fully rehabbed. Our team addresses all of it.

Back pain and sciatica are among the most common complaints we see. Whether it comes from a disc, a structural issue, or years of repetitive strain, radiating pain down the back or into the legs is not something you have to keep living with. Our therapists track it to the source and treat it there — not just the symptoms. Similarly, neck pain and upper back tension often respond exceptionally well to the hands-on manual therapy techniques our clinicians specialize in.

For patients dealing with arthritis or generalized joint pain, we build movement-based programs that reduce inflammation, restore function, and protect the joints long-term — without simply handing you a prescription. Hip and knee pain, including post-replacement rehabilitation, is another major focus area. Getting the right care after a joint replacement is critical to a full recovery, and our therapists are experienced in guiding patients through every stage of it.

Our geriatric physical therapy specialty means we also see many older adults dealing with balance and gait problems — unsteadiness that makes every step feel uncertain and every outing feel like a risk. This is where our fall prevention and balance therapy programs make a real, measurable difference in people’s daily lives and independence. We also treat shoulder pain, chronic pain, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions, incontinence through pelvic floor rehab, and neurological conditions including stroke recovery and Parkinson’s disease. Browse our full What We Treat page for the complete list.

Treatment That Goes Beyond the Surface

At GeriHab PT Union City, the work we do is built on a simple but powerful idea: if you only treat the symptom, the problem will come back. Real recovery starts with understanding exactly what is happening in your body, treating the actual cause, and then building the strength and resilience to stay healthy.

Our physical therapy program is individualized from the very first session. No template, no clipboard exercise sheet sent home on day one — your therapist evaluates you thoroughly before building a plan that fits your specific condition, body, and goals. Alongside therapeutic exercise, we use manual therapy — joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and myofascial release — to directly reduce pain and restore movement in a way that exercise alone often cannot.

Our neurological rehabilitation program serves Union City patients recovering from stroke, managing Parkinson’s, or living with MS — delivering structured, evidence-based care that focuses on rebuilding real function, not just going through the motions. And for patients who have completed their rehab and want to keep building, our personal training program bridges the gap between clinical recovery and lasting fitness. We also offer our free senior home exercise program as a resource for older patients who want to stay active between visits or get a head start before their first appointment.

You can explore the complete list of what we offer on our services page.

What Your Care at GeriHab PT Looks Like

A lot of patients come in not knowing what to expect. Here is a straightforward picture of how care typically unfolds at our Union City clinic:

Your first visit is an evaluation — your therapist listens to your history, asks about what makes things better or worse, and conducts a hands-on physical assessment. Nothing is assumed. By the end of that session, you will have a clear understanding of what is going on and what the plan is to fix it. Save time by filling out your patient intake forms online before you arrive.

Early sessions focus on getting your pain under control and restoring basic movement. This is where manual therapy tends to do the heaviest lifting — hands-on treatment that produces results faster than exercise alone at the start of recovery.

Mid-treatment is where your strength and function start to rebuild in a meaningful way. Your program evolves as you progress, and your therapist adjusts the plan based on how you are responding — not a fixed schedule.

Toward the end of your program, the focus shifts to independence: making sure you know exactly how to maintain your gains, protect your body, and stay active after your formal care ends. Many patients also use this phase to transition into our personal training program to keep building beyond discharge.

Have questions before you come in? Our FAQ page and patient blog are both great starting points. You can also get to know our clinical team on the staff page before your first visit. And if you want to hear from patients who have been through it, our testimonials page speaks for itself.

Part of a Statewide Network of GeriHab PT Clinics

Our Union City location is part of a growing network of GeriHab PT clinics across Tennessee. If you are visiting family, traveling for work, or simply closer to a different location on a given week, every one of our clinics delivers the same standard of care:

• GeriHab PT — Humboldt, TN
• GeriHab PT — Jackson, TN (Highland Ave)
• GeriHab PT — Thomsen Farm, Jackson, TN
• GeriHab PT — Paris, TN
• GeriHab PT — Kingsport, TN

Visit the GeriHab PT homepage for a full overview of our locations, services, and everything we offer patients across the state.

Ready to Help You in Union City

You do not need to keep adjusting your life around pain, stiffness, or unsteady movement. Our team in Union City is here to help — and getting started is easier than you might think.

Location: 1313 W Reelfoot Ave C, Union City, TN 38261
Phone: (731) 599-1026
Email: kylian@tntherapyoutsource.com
Fax: (800) 559-7091
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

Call us directly or request an appointment online. We do our best to get new patients seen quickly — often the same week. We look forward to meeting you and getting to work.