Physical Therapy FAQs

The Model Definition of Physical Therapy adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association, states that physical therapy includes: Examining individuals with impairment, functional limitation,and disability or other health related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention. Alleviating impairment and functional limitation by designing, implementing, and modifying therapeutic interventions. Preventing injury, impairment, functional limitation, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in people of all ages. Engaging in consultation, education, and research.

Physical Therapists are educated and trained professionals that are skilled in understanding the interaction of all your body parts. Their hands-on approach begins with examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the immediate problem. Then they teach you how to take care of yourself by showing you how to do exercises and how to use your body properly to gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. You’ll find them advising on proper posture and body motion in the work place, treating injuries, consulting on fitness, and administering physical therapy in the home. Today physical therapists provide help for every part of the body to everyone from infants to the elderly.

The expertise and skill of a therapist’s hand during the employment of joint and soft tissue mobilization is key to identifying the problem. The Rehabilitation Program that is designed may include treatment such as joint and soft tissue mobilization, exercise and therapy on therapeutic machines and equipment, therapeutic exercises to be done during supervision and in a prescribed home program, modalities and educating patients on healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Sometimes your doctor will decide how often you come to therapy, other times your doctor will allow the therapist to determine the frequency of your treatments. The length of your treatment will vary by patient, however usually a treatment ranges from 30-60 minutes. You will continue your therapy sessions until you and your therapist decide you have achieved your goals.

You do not need a doctor's referral unless you are already under the care of a physician or have seen a physician about your condition in the last three months, or if you have Medicare insurance.

The expertise of the Rehab Associates team of Specialized Physical Therapists ensures that patients receive the highest level of treatment and care that produces results.

Over 80% of our Physical Therapists have continued their education earning Doctorate and Master Degrees and also are Board Certified Specialists in various forms of Physical Therapy.

Our practices are fully equipped, supporting the most current rehabilitation treatment programs.  Our expert staff has the training and skill required to employ methods of joint and soft tissue mobilization to target each individual patient’s needs.

Rehab Associates is a group of multi-specialty practices with therapists and offices trained and equipped in multiple forms of therapies and treatments.  Because our staff is familiar with all the services we provide our therapists have the option to refer patients internally to other specialists, who may be better at handling a particular problem, ensuring the most successful outcome for you.