Did you know that you can actually save money (and time) by seeing a PT 1st for your injury? Many individuals who have an ache or pain or injury feel they must see a doctor 1st. But will you find the answers to your problem? Will the doctor provide solutions…or...
Month: October 2018
Why you might need to see a PT if you struggle with…
In this 4th installment of PT month, I want to shed light on why you may want or need to see a Physical Therapist (PT). To answer this question, we need to remember what the WHO a PT helps. PTs help individuals struggling with ANY form of muscle or joint issue. This...
Direct Access to Physical Therapy Leads to Faster Recovery
For those who are unaware, it is possible to go directly to a physical therapist for your injury. This is called Direct Access. With many insurance plans (except Medicare), there is no need to see your PCP 1st for that ankle sprain or new onset of back pain. A...
What is a Physical Therapist (and what does one do)
In part two of this PT Month series I will shed light on just who a physical therapist is and what ones does/who they help. A physical therapist has doctorate level training in conservatively managing neuromusculoskeletal issues. This means no medication, injections...
Physical Therapy Month
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Over the next few weeks, I will be writing about various topics related to physical therapy. I want to begin this series with a brief outline of the history of the profession. As far back as 460BC, Hippocrates and Galen were...
