Welcome to Lancaster East

An Introduction to Land & Aquatic Physical Therapy
Welcome to HARTZ Physical Therapy on New Holland Ave.

Physical therapy plays a crucial role in rehabilitation, pain management, and improving mobility for individuals recovering from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions. Two primary approaches to physical therapy—land-based therapy and aquatic therapy—offer unique benefits tailored to patients’ specific needs.

Land-based physical therapy involves exercises and treatments performed on solid ground utilizing various equipment, bodyweight exercises, and resistance training to enhance strength, flexibility, and coordination. This traditional method is highly effective for improving balance, endurance, and functional movement patterns.

Aquatic physical therapy is probably one of the most innovative solutions in pain relief.  It takes place in a water environment, where buoyancy reduces stress on joints and muscles, making it particularly beneficial for individuals with arthritis, chronic pain, or limited weight-bearing capacity. The resistance of water provides gentle yet effective strengthening, while hydrostatic pressure helps reduce swelling and enhance circulation.

By integrating both land and aquatic therapy, patients can experience a well-rounded rehabilitation program that maximizes recovery, minimizes discomfort, and improves overall physical function. Understanding the benefits and applications of each approach allows healthcare providers to tailor treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.

We have been serving the Lancaster community since 2001 and along with our 5-star Google ranking, we have been voted #1 for Physical Rehab and Sports Medicine in Lancaster 24 years in a row!

Located right on the edge of Lancaster City, we offer plenty of free on-site parking. Our facility features a spacious gym, private treatment rooms, and a warm-water therapy pool.  Our team-oriented approach consistently provides a fun, comfortable, and supportive environment for our patients.  If you’ve struggled to get pool time or traditional therapy in Lancaster County then call HARTZ PT.  We can see you within 24 – 48 hours!

Learn more about the benefits of aquatic therapy HERE.

Why Choose HARTZ Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapy is DIFFERENT Here.

Our Team Approach

Our team-oriented approach ensures consistency of care through 1-on-1 individualized treatment sessions in a fun, comfortable, and supportive environment for patients.  As a small locally-owned business, HARTZ Physical Therapy staff members are focused on providing our patients with plenty of treatment time to ask questions and complete their sessions so they can leave therapy with the tools to maintain a healthy and pain-free life.

Your therapist will help you with the following:

• Improving flexibility, strength, and balance
• Decreasing pain and swelling
• Increasing joint mobility
• Improving cardiopulmonary health
• Reducing the formation of scar tissue post-surgery
• Reducing complications such as blood clots, infection, and joint contractures.

Treatment may include:

• Manual therapy including massage and mobilization through stretching of muscles.
• Exercises designed to target specific muscles and joints.
• Aquatic therapy for ease of movement and decreased stress on joints

You have a CHOICE where you go for Physical Therapy!  Give HARTZ PT a try:

• Locally owned & independent
• Pay LESS out of pocket than at hospital-owned clinics
• 500+ 5-star Google reviews and a 95+ Net Promoter score
• Easy to schedule within 24 – 48 HOURS
• Physician’s referral NOT necessary
• Appointments are well-spaced with NO patient overlap
• ONE-ON-ONE care with the SAME treatment team each visit.
• Private patient rooms
• Dedicated to GREAT service & customized treatments
• Punctual staff means NO wait time

We hope you will come to experience the difference at HARTZ Physical Therapy.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call us at 717.396.7766.