Questions about treatment? We’ve got answers.
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and hearing therapy all involve customized treatment plans for each patient. We’ll study all the information we have on your case, from scans to doctor’s notes to surgery reports, and design your path to recovery based on your needs.
Physical therapy often involves exercise to improve strength, flexibility, agility, and other factors. Occupational therapists help patients adapt to activities of daily living, such as helping patients feed themselves or dress themselves.
Speech therapy involves treatments not just for speech, but for other elements of communication, such as language, voice therapy, and more. Speech therapists even treat swallowing disorders.
Your therapist will give you exercises to practice at home, moving you toward a healthier, more mobile and functional life.
For your first physical or occupational therapy session, show up in comfortable clothes or athletic wear—something you might wear to a gym.
For physical, occupational, and speech therapy, come prepared with a list of medications, symptoms, and conditions. If you’ve recently had surgery, make sure to have your surgeon or referring physician send over your surgery report.
Many patients also find it helpful to write down a list of questions to ask their physical therapist. Additionally, if you take your phone with you, you can record videos of your physical or occupational therapist demonstrating the exercises you’ll practice at home.
Physical therapy often involves some physical discomfort and sometimes a bit of pain, but if you’re recovering from an injury or major surgery, you’ve probably dealt with much worse. Your physical therapist will work with you to keep any discomfort manageable, with the ultimate goal of reducing or eliminating your pain.
Occupational therapy may involve some discomfort as well, but it’s rarely painful. Speech and hearing therapy isn’t typically painful either.
Functional maintenance describes treatment designed to allow you to maintain your state of wellness long after you’ve recovered from an accident or injury. A recent court case ruled that patients who require treatment to maintain their current state of health and wellness can continue to receive treatment, and Medicare is required to cover it.
Learn more about functional maintenance here.
Occupational therapy is about helping patients adapt to the activities of everyday life, from feeding themselves, to cooking, to driving a car. Occupational therapists are skilled at helping people with injuries and disabilities live enjoyable, fully functional lives.
The time it takes to see results can vary from one patient to another, based on factors such as the severity of your injury, surgery, or condition, along with your age and general state of health.
You can reduce your recovery time through consistent effort, performing the exercises we give you at home and communicating with your physical therapist during each session whenever you need guidance on any given exercise.
You’re likely to see small, initial improvements in the beginning, with greater improvements over time, through consistent effort.
Yes! In fact, we’re specialists at working with Medicare and helping our patients get the coverage they need to enjoy a happy, healthy life and maintain their gains.
Yes, all physical therapists in the U.S. hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) along with state licensure, allowing them to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal issues.
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