What is physical therapy?

Physical therapy serves as a bridge between injury and recovery returning you to your maximal functional level as quickly as possible. Physical therapists are state board certified health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury, diseases, or surgeries. We assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, heart and lung function, and performance of activities required for daily living.

How much will this cost?

Upon receipt of your insurance information, Advance Rehabilitation will confirm your individual physical therapy benefits with your insurance provider. The level of coverage differs from plan to plan. It is not uncommon to have a co-pay, co-insurance or deductible. On your first visit our Office Manager will sit down with you and have a one on one consultation explaining your insurance benefits to you. If you do not have health insurance Advance Rehabilitation offers a variety of flexible payment options so you have the opportunity to realize the benefits of physical therapy. It is the client’s ultimate responsibility to understand their insurance benefits, but we will assist you as much as possible in all insurance and billing matters.

How often will I have to come?

Your physician and therapist usually determine the frequency and duration of your course of physical therapy. Factors that influence the frequency and duration include your diagnosis, age, surgical procedure and the severity of your injury. Keep in mind everyone heals and responds to therapy differently. Advance Rehabilitation will make every effort to accommodate your schedule to maximize your visits.

What can I do at home to speed up the recovery process?

As part of the "rehabilitation team", your participation is important to your recovery.

1. It is important to attend all scheduled visits.
2. You will also be given specific exercises and instructions to perform outside of physical therapy;
Consider this your homework.
3. Last, but not least, communicate with your therapist. Let him or her know what is working or if something is causing you an increase in pain.

What should I wear?

Our treatments are based on exercise and hands on techniques, so be ready to move. It is recommended to wear loose fitting clothing with the ability to easily expose the injured body part.

How long does each session last?

The first session may last more than 1 hour however, each follow up session will last between 30 minutes and 1 hour.

When are you open?

We are open Monday through Friday.
We have the ability to flex our schedules to accommodate even our busiest clients.

What are some common conditions for physical therapy?

Physical therapists treat the consequences of disease or injury by addressing impairments, functional limitations, and/or disabilities in patients. Some of the more common conditions for which physical therapists examine and provide intervention and treatment include the following:

• Orthopedic conditions, such as low back and neck pain, headaches, and osteoporosis.
• Joint and soft-tissue injuries, such as sprains and strains, fractures and dislocations,
  and pre- and post-surgical conditions.
• Sports injuries
• Workplace injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and cumulative trauma disorders.
• Arthritic conditions, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Neurologic conditions, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, peripheral nerve injury, and multiple sclerosis.
• Cardiopulmonary and circulatory conditions, such as congestive heart failure, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lymphedema, and peripheral vascular disease.