Frequently Asked Questions
Why are people referred to physical therapy?
What should I expect with physical therapy?
How long will I need physical therapy?
How long is a treatment session?
Who pays for the treatment?
What is a copay?
What is a deductible?
What is co-insurance?
How do I pay for my co-pay, deductible, or co-insurance?
Do I need a physician's referral for therapy?
What do I need to bring to my first appointment?
What do I wear to therapy?
Will it hurt?
Will I have to do anything at home?
Why are people referred to physical therapy?
People are referred to physical therapy for two reasons: they have chronic pain or are recovering from either an accident, debilitating injury, or are recovering from surgery.
People with chronic pain may have ongoing damage to their tissues. Physical Therapist have specialized knowledge that allows them to evaluate why the tissue is not healing and help develop a plan of care that will alleviate stress to the damaged tissue so it can heal.
Post operative patients or post injury patients need rehab of their joints and muscles. Physical Therapist treat these movement dysfunctions and the associated pains to restore your body's ability to move in a normal, pain free manner.
What should I expect with physical therapy?
Step 1: EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT
Includes the following:
- assessment of which muscles are lacking strength
- testing of joint biomechanics for dysfunction
- breakdown of injury/symptoms step by step
- static and dynamic evaluation
Step 2: HANDS ON MANUAL THERAPY
This will assist you in a speedier, more complete recovery. Through use of manual therapy, the physical therapist is able to provide pressure and resistance when and where it is needed most to increase joint range of motion and tissue mobility.
Step 3: MUSCLE RE-EDUCATION
The goal of an exercise program is to re-educate and restore the strength and function of the muscles involved. The program will be specific to the muscles which support and protect your injury or dysfunction.
Step 4: MAINTENANCE AND PREVENTION
The key to a complete and successful restoration of function is learning how to prevent an injury or dysfunction from recurring.
How long will I need physical therapy?
Your physical therapist and your doctor will decide how long you will be treated. Usually by the second treatment your therapist can give a good estimate of how many treatments it will take to overcome your problem.
How long is a treatment session?
Your first visit can take from anywhere to an hour to two hours based on the individuals needs. After your first threatment your visits can usually range from 45 minutes to an hour. We work as a team; therapist, assistant, and you, the patient. Your therapist is responsible for determining those needs based on your evaluation and plan of care.
Who pays for the treatment?
Health insurance will cover most of your treatment. Click on the insurance link at the top of the screen to see if we accept your insurance. If you have any questions please make sure to call our billing office at 256-435-3951 to clarify your insurance coverage.
What is a co-pay?
Most insurance contracts require you to pay a certain amount each visit. This amount is called a co-pay. Co-pay amounts can vary depending on your individual policy.
What is a deductible?
This is the amount you are required to pay before your insurance begins payment. They vary depending on your individual policy. You should check with your insurance company to determine your individual plan coverage.
What is co-insurance?
Some policies do not have co-pays, but they may have co-insurance. This is the percentage that your individual policy requires you to pay of the allowed or contracted amount.
How do I pay for my co-pay, deductible, or co-insurance?
We accept Visa and MasterCard, cash or personal checks.
Do I need a physicians referral for therapy?
You will need a signed physicians referral, which can be obtained from your doctor. The referral must be signed and dated by the physician.
What do I need to bring to my first appointment?
Please bring your drivers license, insurance card, a list of medications you are currently taking and your physicians referral.
What do I wear to therapy?
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for you will be exercising. Also wear clothing that is easy to access the body part for which we are treating.
Will it hurt?
We will do everything we can to make your sessions with us pain free.
Will I have to do anything at home?
Absolutely!! Our primary job is to teach you what you need to do at home to manage your condition or to solve your problem. Exercise works! Your home program will be individualized and will be based on your initial examination.
What should I expect with physical therapy?
How long will I need physical therapy?
How long is a treatment session?
Who pays for the treatment?
What is a copay?
What is a deductible?
What is co-insurance?
How do I pay for my co-pay, deductible, or co-insurance?
Do I need a physician's referral for therapy?
What do I need to bring to my first appointment?
What do I wear to therapy?
Will it hurt?
Will I have to do anything at home?
Why are people referred to physical therapy?
People are referred to physical therapy for two reasons: they have chronic pain or are recovering from either an accident, debilitating injury, or are recovering from surgery.
People with chronic pain may have ongoing damage to their tissues. Physical Therapist have specialized knowledge that allows them to evaluate why the tissue is not healing and help develop a plan of care that will alleviate stress to the damaged tissue so it can heal.
Post operative patients or post injury patients need rehab of their joints and muscles. Physical Therapist treat these movement dysfunctions and the associated pains to restore your body's ability to move in a normal, pain free manner.
What should I expect with physical therapy?
Step 1: EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT
Includes the following:
- assessment of which muscles are lacking strength
- testing of joint biomechanics for dysfunction
- breakdown of injury/symptoms step by step
- static and dynamic evaluation
Step 2: HANDS ON MANUAL THERAPY
This will assist you in a speedier, more complete recovery. Through use of manual therapy, the physical therapist is able to provide pressure and resistance when and where it is needed most to increase joint range of motion and tissue mobility.
Step 3: MUSCLE RE-EDUCATION
The goal of an exercise program is to re-educate and restore the strength and function of the muscles involved. The program will be specific to the muscles which support and protect your injury or dysfunction.
Step 4: MAINTENANCE AND PREVENTION
The key to a complete and successful restoration of function is learning how to prevent an injury or dysfunction from recurring.
How long will I need physical therapy?
Your physical therapist and your doctor will decide how long you will be treated. Usually by the second treatment your therapist can give a good estimate of how many treatments it will take to overcome your problem.
How long is a treatment session?
Your first visit can take from anywhere to an hour to two hours based on the individuals needs. After your first threatment your visits can usually range from 45 minutes to an hour. We work as a team; therapist, assistant, and you, the patient. Your therapist is responsible for determining those needs based on your evaluation and plan of care.
Who pays for the treatment?
Health insurance will cover most of your treatment. Click on the insurance link at the top of the screen to see if we accept your insurance. If you have any questions please make sure to call our billing office at 256-435-3951 to clarify your insurance coverage.
What is a co-pay?
Most insurance contracts require you to pay a certain amount each visit. This amount is called a co-pay. Co-pay amounts can vary depending on your individual policy.
What is a deductible?
This is the amount you are required to pay before your insurance begins payment. They vary depending on your individual policy. You should check with your insurance company to determine your individual plan coverage.
What is co-insurance?
Some policies do not have co-pays, but they may have co-insurance. This is the percentage that your individual policy requires you to pay of the allowed or contracted amount.
How do I pay for my co-pay, deductible, or co-insurance?
We accept Visa and MasterCard, cash or personal checks.
Do I need a physicians referral for therapy?
You will need a signed physicians referral, which can be obtained from your doctor. The referral must be signed and dated by the physician.
What do I need to bring to my first appointment?
Please bring your drivers license, insurance card, a list of medications you are currently taking and your physicians referral.
What do I wear to therapy?
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for you will be exercising. Also wear clothing that is easy to access the body part for which we are treating.
Will it hurt?
We will do everything we can to make your sessions with us pain free.
Will I have to do anything at home?
Absolutely!! Our primary job is to teach you what you need to do at home to manage your condition or to solve your problem. Exercise works! Your home program will be individualized and will be based on your initial examination.
