What to expect with Physical Therapy
1. How can physical therapy
help me?
A physical therapist can evaluate your condition and
identify the source of your discomfort or dysfunction. Once
evaluated, the therapist can develop a treatment program that
will usually involve some form of manual therapy and exercise,
as well as modalities if they are needed to treat the problem
areas. You will also receive instruction in a home exercise
program as well as education on proper body mechanics and
posture to prevent re-injury.
2. What do I need to do to
get started?
Virginia law requires that a patient get a prescription from
a medical doctor or chiropractor in order to begin a physical
therapy treatment. A physical therapist may evaluate an
individual without this prescription but in order to begin any
treatment the prescription must be obtained.
Contact us today and we can
get the process started. We will need your name, insurance
information and whether your injury is work related or not.
After we have confirmed that we are contracted with your
insurance or Worker's Comp carrier, we can get you scheduled at
one of our six conveniently located clinics. Often we can see
you within 24 hours of your first call and sometimes the same
day.
3. Does Insurance cover
physical therapy?
Medical insurance generally covers physical therapy
treatment. However, each insurance plan is different. You can
check with your insurance carrier to determine your coverage.
Or, if you prefer, you can call us today at one of
our six locations, and our staff
will be glad to assist you in determining your benefits.
4. What will I do on my
first visit?
Please plan on coming 15 minutes before the start of your
appointment to complete your new patient paperwork which
includes information about your injury, current function and
pain scale. Bring along your physician's referral, your
insurance card (if applicable) and wear comfortable clothes. You
may also wish to fill out our form on the
Contact Us page.
You will be evaluated by a
licensed physical therapist or occupational therapist which will
include time for your therapist to get to know you so that they
may better understand your injury. Each patient's situation is
unique and your plan of care will be set up just for you. For
future visits, we ask for you to schedule two weeks out and let
us know at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to make
your scheduled appointment.
5. What are my options when
I have completed my therapy?
Many of our patients have enjoyed using our equipment and
exercising in our friendly atmosphere. Once your therapy program
is completed, we also offer an after therapy exercise program
where previous patients can utilize our facility in order to
continue their exercise program and get guidance from their
therapy team on a month to month basis. Check out our
Alumni Program for more details.
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