Caldwell Law Group PLLC

Physical therapy is meant to restore mobility, not cause new harm. In Idaho and Washington, physical therapists are held to professional standards of care. When a provider fails to meet those standards and causes serious harm, it may constitute medical negligence.

Here are four common ways physical therapy malpractice can occur:

➡ Exceeding Surgical Restrictions: Pushing manual manipulation past a surgeon’s post-operative range-of-motion protocol, risking tears to recently repaired rotator cuffs, labrums, or ACL grafts.

➡ Failure to Monitor / Patient Falls: Leaving balance-impaired, post-surgical, or elderly patients unattended on exercise balls, treadmills, or high therapy benches.

➡ Improper Modality Use: Leaving heat packs, dry needles, or electrical stimulation devices unattended or at unsafe settings, which can result in severe burns, nerve injury, or tissue damage.

➡ Failure to Refer Out: Ignoring clear red-flag symptoms—such as signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), cauda equina syndrome, or hidden fractures—rather than immediately referring the patient back to a physician.

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury due to improper physical therapy treatment in Idaho or Washington, our legal team is available to evaluate what happened.

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Early detection saves lives—but when warning signs are overlooked, the consequences can be devastating.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder of the critical importance of timely screenings, mammograms, and responsive medical care. Tragically, misread imaging, delayed follow-up testing, or dismissed symptoms can result in a delayed or missed cancer diagnosis.

When a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and delays a diagnosis, it may constitute medical malpractice. Understanding your rights and having an advocate to investigate what went wrong is a vital step toward accountability.

If you or a loved one in Idaho or Washington suffered harm due to a delayed or missed breast cancer diagnosis, our team is here to answer your questions and help you understand your legal options.

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🏛️ Caldwell Law Group, P.L.L.C.
📞 (208) 743-5299
📍 350 N. 9th St. Ste. 500, Boise, ID 83702 (Jefferson Place)
📍 827 Bryden Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501