What is a Physical Therapist?
Physical therapists have earned their Doctorate and are experts in injury diagnosis, injury treatment, exercise prescription, injury prevention, rehabilitation and many other areas of sport and health and fitness.
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Physical therapists have earned their Doctorate and are experts in injury diagnosis, injury treatment, exercise prescription, injury prevention, rehabilitation and many other areas of sport and health and fitness.
New patients are required to bring a prescription from your doctor, insurance information, photo ID, and intake forms if filled out in advance. You may wish to bring shorts and t-shirt.
The number of treatments will vary depending on the problem and individual. After a thorough assessment, the physical therapist will discuss their treatment plan for the rehabilitation process.
Modest, comfortable clothing and shoes. When treating the lower extremities (knee, feet, and ankles) you will not be asked to undress, however for the upper extremities and spinal conditions, you may be asked to undress for your comfort, but modest undergarments or a pair of loose fitting shorts will ensure your maximum comfort and privacy.
You can schedule your initial evaluation by calling our clinic within business hours. Click here for intake paperwork if you wish to save time and fill it out in advance.
No, physical therapists can assess and treat without referral by a doctor. However, most healthcare insurers require a doctors referral before they authorize coverage of fees.
Treatment duration depends on your diagnosis, the severity of your impairments, your past medical history, and other factors. Re-evaluations will be done to assess your progress as your therapist communicates with your physician to help you achieve your therapy goals.
We see and treat patient for a wide range of conditions and diagnoses. Please visit our services for an extensive list of conditions and diagnoses we see patients for.
Yes, physical therapist can have advanced certifications in various areas or techniques including orthopedics, sports, dry needling, or manual therapy.
We will check with your health insurance provider to determine if outpatient physical therapy services are covered within your plan. We recommend that you confirm your insurance coverage prior to your initial appointment.
Call your home clinic for all your regular appointments. You may also call our administration office at (985) 359-5483.
Feel free to reach out to us and we will have a staff member reach out to you as soon as possible.