Question 1

What Is Physical Therapy

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy is a medical, hands-on approach to relieving pain and restoring function. Physical therapists are medical experts in musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and work closely with physicians. Our physical therapists evaluate your movement patterns, identify the cause of your pain, and work to eliminate it.
While every patient's condition and pain is unique, your physical therapist will use a variety of gentle hands-on techniques, exercises, and equipment to relieve pain quickly and restore your function to optimum levels. The overall goal is to restore pain-free mobility and function and to prevent the injury or pain from recurring.

Question 2

How Do I Know PT Will Help Me?

Accepted Answer

Working with you and your doctor, we can discuss your options and help determine if physical therapy will be the right choice for you. Contact us today to discuss your current condition and even set up a free consultation if you choose.

Question 3

What Do I Need To Bring To My First Appointment

Accepted Answer

Please have your prescription and insurance card available when you call. This will allow us to verify your insurance benefits and provide you with an estimate of coverage.
To bring on your first visit:
 • A prescription/referral (if needed) for physical therapy from your referring physician. (This is not required for your first visit!)
 • Insurance information and government issued ID (we will make a copy of your cards).
 • Complete patient forms online. If you have not received your welcome email/text, let us know!
 • Please arrive 30 minutes early to complete any remaining paperwork, so you can maximize your time in your evaluation.
 • Please wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your problem areas.

Question 4

Is PT Painful?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy is not meant to hurt, but to relieve pain. However, as you restore your mobility, pain levels, at times can fluctuate. You might experience some temporary soreness from using muscles that are weakened or recovering. This is a normal response to therapy treatment. Good communication with your therapist will help minimize any discomfort. We want you on your way to quick pain relief and back to normal activities.

Question 5

What is Dry Needling?

Accepted Answer

Dry Needling is a skilled intervention performed by a physical therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying neural, muscular and connective tissues for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. The Mechanism is to provide localized twitch response commonly evoked with dry needling may interrupt motor end‐plate noise, thus inducing an analgesic effect. Majority of patients report decreased pain and muscular tension for myofascial trigger point pain.