QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


                                                    HOW DO I GET STARTED?

You will first need to see your physician to get a script or referral for physical therapy. It is your right as a patient to seek physical therapy at any facility of your choice regardless of were your physician tells you to go.  Once you receive your script or referral you can call us at

401 GET-WELL

to set up your appointment.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT ON MY FIRST VISIT?

During your first appointment you will be asked to arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment to fill out the necessary paperwork.  Once your paperwork is complete you will then meet with the physical therapist to evaluate your conditions.  The physical therapist will perform many tests and measurements to assess your injury. After your evaluation the physical therapist will sit with you and explain to you their findings on your injury as well as how to correct it.  A treatment plan will be explained to you on how often you will need to come to physical therapy and also what your treatment will consist of.

HOW OFTEN WILL I NEED TO ATTEND PHYSICAL THERAPY?

There are many factors which will determine how often you will need to come to physical therapy, such factor are the type of injury, physical fitness of the patient, medical factors, and compliance with home exercises program.  After your initial evaluation the physical therapist will consider all of these factors and determine how often you will need to attend physical therapy.

HOW LONG WILL EACH APPOINTMENT TAKE?

At Healy Physical Therapy we believe that one on one care with patient and therapist is the best way to get positive results.  Every patient will be assigned a half hour of treatment time with a therapist were they will work with your to get you better.

WHAT MAKES YOUR FACILITY DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS PHYSICAL THERAPY FACILITIES?

Every patient that comes to our facility receives one on one care from a therapist every visit.  No patient will ever be double booked at our facility.  This gives you time to interact with your therapist with any concerns or questions you may have.  Education is what separates us from all the rest of the facilities.  After your evaluation the physical therapist will sit with you and explain your injury to you and how they will help you.  Every treatment you receive will be explained to you with rational about how the treatment will help you.

IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO AT HOME THAT WOULD SPEED THE RECOVERY PROCESS ALONG?

After the evaluation the physical therapist will give you appropriate exercises to do at home.  Periodically throughout your plan of care and a therapist may change your home exercise program to accommodate your new strength gain.

HOW MUCH WILL EACH VISIT COST?

This will all depend on your insurance carrier that you have.  Your insurance company will determine what your co-pay and or deductible will be depending upon the time of plan your have.  Each patient’s insurance will be verified prior to your appointment and someone from our billing department will inform you of any out of pocket responsibilities.  You may also contact your insurance company to verify your benefits for out patient physical therapy.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO PHYSICAL THERAPY?

Please wear loose comfortable clothing with sneakers or rubber sole shoes.  If appropriate try and wear clothing that will expose the injured area. An example would be for a leg injury please wear shorts, for a shoulder injury we recommend wearing a tank top.  You do not need to wear the clothing to the facility but please give yourself appropriate time to change into your necessary clothing.