What is physical therapy?
In a basic sense, physical therapy is treatment for the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of physical function. This includes a large variety of techniques and specialty branches. Some of the specialties our therapists have are in Manual Therapy and Pelvic Floor Therapy.
What should I bring with me for the first visit?
On the first visit, new patients are required to bring with them their insurance card, a photo ID, and the referral they received from the doctor. The patient then must fill out paperwork to obtain medical history and other information. A new patient should give themselves about 15 minutes before the start of there appointment to give themselves time to fill out this paperwork or patients can download this paperwork here.
What can I expect on initial evaluation?
On the first visit, new patients are evaluated by one of our therapists. This evaluation is used to create a specialized physical therapy treatment that will fit the patients needs. The patient and therapist then discuss goals of the patient and what they can expect from their treatment.
What can I expect for my other visits?
Our therapists at Allied Physical Therapy focus on manual therapy, the use of the hands to aid in the treatment of damaged tissue, to increase the speed of our patients recovery. Then, the patient will follow a therapeutic exercise program used to both strengthen and re-educate muscle.
How long will I need treatment?
The answer to this question varies greatly for each patient. Things like age, physical fitness, and severity of injury play a major role in determining the length of time needed for treatment. Patients should have a better idea of how long they will be treated when they are first evaluated.
