FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is physical therapy?

Physical therapy is rehabilitation that is concerned with the restoration of function and prevention of disability following disease, injury or loss of body part.  After your doctor, surgeon, dentist, nurse practitioner, podiatrist or chiropractor recommends treatment our physical therapist will:

Determine your specialized needs
Develop a treatment plan based on your condition
Administer therapy sessions
Teach you health care prevention
Give your doctor regular updates on your progress

How does physical therapy help?

By gently using movement and exercise under the careful supervision of our trained physical therapists, a regular schedule of treatments will add strength to muscles and ease movement.

Why do I need it?

Reduce or eliminate pain
Improve mobility and function
Restore strength
Increase the healing process
Help prevent re-injury

Does it work?

Most patients attain the goals that are set.  Your results may vary and are based on many factors such as, the type and severity of your condition.

How long will I need physical therapy?

The nature and extent of your condition will determine how many sessions you will need.