What is Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapy is a service delivered by a licensed Physical Therapist or
Physical Therapist Assistant to individuals to help develop, restore and maintain maximum movement in the body over a patient’s lifespan. Physical therapists also can recommend and fit a patient for adaptive equipment such as othrotics/prosthetics, sport braces/supports, walkers, canes, strollers, wheelchairs, specialized seating, and bath systems. Physical Therapists can use a variety of manual techniques such as traction, joint mobilizations and massage, modalities such as E-Stim and Ultrasound, as well as strengthening and cardiovascular equipment to achieve the desired goal of therapy.
What is a physical therapy evaluation?
The physical therapy evaluation will be conducted by a licensed Physical Therapist who can assess the following depending on the diagnosis: muscle strength, muscle tone, active and passive range of motion, neurological/sensory testing, balance/equilibrium/reflex testing, pain tolerance/scale, trigger point assessment as well as postural alignment. The Physical Therapist will also take a detailed account as to what type of injury/disability the patient is experiencing. Using all of the above information the patient and the therapist will develop a treatment plan and goals. The patient is a VERY important part of this process, as if the patient does not feel the goals are realistic, or appropriate for them, they will not be achieved. The number one goal of therapy is to return the patient to their prior level of function whatever that may be if possible, the patient is the most important part of that. This is a team effort.
What kind of services do you offer?
- Post operative rehabilitation for total joint replacements, spinal surgery, ACL, rotator cuff tears, and fractures/other orthopedic injuries
- Rehabilitation for orthopedic injuries (muscle, tendon, cartilage and joint injury)
- Strength, flexibility and endurance training
- Patient education
- Motor vehicle accident/whiplash/back injuries
- Spinal Stabilization and core strengthening
- Scoliosis programs
- Ability to work with Orthotist/Prosthetists to ensure proper fit and implementation of orthotics and prosthesis
How do I get started?
Call our office to schedule an appointment. We take many insurances and private pay options. A referral from you Primary Care Physician/ Orthopedist may be needed for your evaluation to be completed. Download our adult case history form or bilingual adult case history form and bring with you to your appointment.
The physical therapy evaluation will take approximately one hour to complete. Assessments will be administered to determine your current level of functioning. Results from the assessment will be reviewed at the end of the evaluation with recommendations for treatment.
The Physical Therapist will write the evaluation and submit to your insurance company for authorization. A copy of the evaluation will be mailed or emailed to you directly. Once insurance authorization has been obtained, you will be contacted by one of our Physical Therapists to schedule your first appointment.
Our Adult Physical Therapy Services
Our Physical Therapy services are provided by a masters level and licensed Physical
Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant with specialized training in working
with the adult population.
Therapy will be conducted based on the frequency determined during your evaluation. Weekly therapy sessions are designed around an individualized plan of care to return you to your prior level of function as soon as possible. Therapy will address your individualized needs. Therapy can be conducted in one of our area clinics, or in your home (Determination of therapy location maybe made based on your insurance and availability in therapists schedule.). Detailed
home exercise programs are available to incorporate therapy techniques into the home and community settings.