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.
What do I need to bring?
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.
How many visits will I need?
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.
What should I wear to my appointment?
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.
How do I make an appointment?
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.
Do I have to be referred by a doctor?
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.
How long will I need physical therapy?
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.
What conditions can physical therapy treat?
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.
Are there physical therapy specialists?
Yes, physical therapist can have advanced certifications in various areas or techniques including orthopedics, sports, dry needling, or manual therapy.
How do I know if my insurance covers physical therapy services?
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.
How do I cancel or reschedule my appointment(s)?
Call your home clinic for all your regular appointments. You may also call our administration office at (985) 359-5483.
Ask us a Question
Feel free to ask any physical therapy related questions over the phone, or get send your question via this form below. Your message will be dispatched directly to our staff who will answer as soon as they can.