
Your first visit.
What to bring on your first appointment:
Prescription from your MD (if needed by insurance)
Insurance Card and Identification Card
Any Pertinent Medical Records (X-rays/MRI/Pet Scan Reports, Medical Records/Notes, Medication Lists)
Wear Loose and Comfortable Clothing for area being treated
Completed Patient Intake Forms
What to expect at your first appointment:
The therapist will:
Review your past medical history and current health concerns (pain, triggers, relief).
Understand how your condition impacts daily activities and identify functional limitations.
Discuss your goals for therapy
The therapist will perform a physical exam, which may include:
Palpation, range of motion, muscle testing, neurological screening, special tests, and posture assessment.
Based on the evaluation, your therapist will:
Identify contributing factors to your condition.
Work with you to create a personalized treatment plan, including session frequency, duration, home exercises, and goals for progress and discharge.
Your treatment plan will be customized with input from both you and your therapist, ensuring it meets your unique needs.
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One-on-One with a physical therapist which includes an evaluation, assessment and treatment, and individualized treatment plan to start recovery process.
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One-on-one follow up session with a physical therapist to include manual therapy (if needed) and exercise progression to begin alleviating impairments and regaining functional independence and full recovery.
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Follow up session packages are available upon request with reduced rates.
*Gift cards available
*Packages are for follow up sessions only and does not include Initial Evaluation session
*all packages must be used within 6 months of purchase
FAQs
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A Physical Therapy Oncology Specialist is a therapist who has undergone specific training to understand the physical and emotional side effects of cancer related treatment and how it is impacting their day to day function. Whether it be from chemotherapy, surgical, or radiation related, each treatment comes with a variety of impairments that can impact day to day function.
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Lymphedema is a condition characterized by swelling caused by the buildup of lymph fluid in tissues. Patients who have undergone surgery to remove cancerous tissue and associated lymph nodes in the area (i.e. axillary lymph node dissection from lumpectomy or mastectomy) OR has been impacted by other trauma or genetic abnormalities to the lymphatic system may be at risk for developing lymphedema and would benefit with education and training on signs and symptoms to look for and/or management of lymphedema development in the extremities or trunk.
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Physical Therapy Pelvic Floor Specialist can help treat a variety of conditions including bowel and bladder control, perinatal and postnatal pelvic floor dysfunction, and pelvic floor pain. Pelvic floor therapy is a non-invasive form of treatment utilizing exercises, posture correction, improving pelvic floor muscle strength or flexibility, endurance, power and relaxation techniques to improve symptoms.
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Loose fitting clothing around the area we will be addressing is recommended in order to perform a thorough examination.
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Each session is one on one with a experienced physical therapist. Sessions are tailored to the needs of the patient and generally includes manual therapy techniques and function based exercises, which can range from 45-55 minutes sessions.
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One of our licensed and highly trained physical therapists will conduct your evaluation and also provide treatment during your subsequent visits. Unlike other clinics where you might see a different provider each time, we prioritize building a one-on-one relationship with you to ensure continuity of care. By having the same therapist work with you throughout your treatment, we can better support and accelerate your recovery.