About Prime Physical Therapy in Lee’s Summit, MO

At Prime Physical Therapy, our goal is to help patients move more comfortably, regain confidence in their physical abilities, and return to the activities that matter most to them. Dr. Kyo Hwang, PT, DPT, and our team provide individualized, hands-on physical therapy for patients dealing with orthopedic concerns, pain and mobility limitations, vestibular disorders, concussion symptoms, neurological conditions, sports-related concerns, and pre- or post-surgical rehabilitation. We take time to understand each patient’s symptoms, functional challenges, and personal recovery goals before developing a customized care plan. Our clinic focuses on improving strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and overall function through evidence-based rehabilitation and attentive support. For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1161 NE Rice Rd Lee’s Summit, MO 64086.

What do we offer?

Prime Physical Therapy in Lee’s Summit, MO proudly provides services to help with a variety of conditions, such as spinal issues, other joint pain, muscle pain, neuromuscular disorder, vestibular disorder (Vertigo/BPPV/Dizziness), sports injury, concussion, gait disturbance, and functional deficits by providing a variety of state-of-the-art physical therapy techniques based on evidence-based practice.

Your Partner in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Physical limitations can affect much more than movement. Pain, dizziness, weakness, balance concerns, or difficulty recovering after surgery can interfere with work, exercise, family responsibilities, sports, and everyday independence.

Our team takes time to understand how a condition is affecting each patient’s daily life. Through individualized assessment and targeted rehabilitation, we work with patients to identify functional limitations and develop a practical plan for improving movement and physical performance.

For patients preparing for or recovering from surgery, we can also collaborate with physicians and surgeons to help support rehabilitation goals and appropriate progression throughout recovery. Prime Physical Therapy’s existing care philosophy emphasizes individualized assessment, treatment goals, personal attention, and coordination with medical professionals when appropriate.

Why Patients Choose Prime Physical Therapy

Choosing the right physical therapy clinic can make an important difference in the rehabilitation experience. Our approach is centered around several important principles:

• Individualized Care: Every patient has different symptoms, abilities, goals, and daily demands. We create treatment plans based on the individual’s evaluation rather than relying on the same routine for everyone.
• One-on-One, Hands-On Attention: Our team emphasizes personalized, hands-on physical therapy designed to address mobility, strength, stability, balance, and functional concerns.
• Evidence-Based Physical Therapy: Treatment may incorporate therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, joint and soft-tissue techniques, vestibular rehabilitation, dry needling, neural mobilization, and other appropriate methods based on the patient’s needs.
• Broad Rehabilitation Experience: Our clinic works with orthopedic, vestibular, neurological, sports, concussion, balance, gait, and surgical rehabilitation needs, allowing our team to address a wide range of functional challenges.
• Patient Education: Rehabilitation extends beyond time spent in the clinic. We help patients better understand their condition, movement patterns, exercises, and strategies that may support continued progress between appointments.

Meet Dr. Kyo Hwang, PT, DPT

Dr. Kyo Hwang, PT, DPT, brings extensive clinical experience to Prime Physical Therapy. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University in 2008 and has pursued additional education in vestibular rehabilitation, concussion care, orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, functional dry needling, and neurological rehabilitation.

Before beginning his private practice, Dr. Hwang spent approximately 14 years working in a local hospital environment, gaining experience in both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation. His background included treating acute, subacute, and chronic conditions while working within an interdisciplinary healthcare setting. He also developed extensive experience helping patients with advanced vestibular concerns, dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, and concussion-related symptoms.

His clinical background, continuing education, and personal experience as a longtime martial artist have helped shape an approach centered on careful evaluation, hands-on treatment, functional recovery, and individualized patient goals.

Specialized Care for Dizziness, Vertigo, Balance, and Concussion

Dizziness and balance problems can be particularly disruptive because they may affect walking, driving, working, exercising, and performing routine activities safely. Prime Physical Therapy has a strong clinical focus on vestibular rehabilitation, including care for patients experiencing dizziness, vertigo, BPPV, balance disturbances, and related functional limitations.

Dr. Hwang has completed advanced education related to vestibular rehabilitation and concussion management and has extensive experience working with patients experiencing complex vestibular concerns.

Treatment is based on each patient’s presentation and may include vestibular exercises, balance training, gait activities, canalith repositioning techniques when appropriate, strengthening, mobility work, and progressive functional activities.

Our Mission

We consistently focus on an individualized assessment and treatment to meet each person’s treatment goals to improve pain and quality of life. We closely collaborate with your medical doctors or surgeons to manage your pre/post-surgical rehabilitation for the best outcomes of the surgery. Get the personal attention and support you need from your therapist to restore movement, prevent injuries, and get back to doing what you love.

Start Your Rehabilitation Journey With Prime Physical Therapy

If pain, dizziness, weakness, limited mobility, balance difficulties, a neurological condition, sports-related concerns, or surgery has made everyday activities more challenging, our team is here to help.

At Prime Physical Therapy, we combine individualized evaluation, hands-on care, therapeutic exercise, patient education, and evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to create a treatment experience centered around your needs and goals.