Answers to 10 Commonly Asked Questions About Physical Therapy Roswell

Jul 21, 2010

Suffering from muscular pain? Facing a difficult recovery from a recent injury?  Wondering how you can get back into your game?

Well, you’ve certainly came to the right place here at North Fulton Physical Therapy Roswell.

Welcome to North Fulton Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, located at 1355 Hembree Rd, Roswell, GA.  If you’ve come to discover more about physical therapy, then you’ve come to the right place.

Imagine…

As a service to you and others in my community, I’ve addressed the 10 most frequently asked questions about Physical Therapy.  I think you’ll learn a lot here and you’ll be much better informed about your physical therapy options and courses of action to facilitate a speedy recovery.

Well… here they are… “The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Physical Therapy”:

Question #1. What exactly is physical therapy and who performs it?

Physical therapy began in the 1920’s as a field of medicine with the purpose of treating physical injury and dysfunction.

Treatment is done with the use of therapeutic exercise and the application of modalities, such as: electro-modalities,

hydrotherapy and massage, in conjunction with other measures.  These types of treatments are intended to facilitate and restore normal function or development with or without the use of medicines, radiation or surgery.

A physical therapist or physiotherapist is the health professional specialist who provides such health care.
We at North Fulton Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine is the expert in biomechanics and physiology of the working musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems functions in the Roswell area.

My team of physical therapists at North Fulton Physical Therapy Roswell are experts in helping to restore, maintain and promote overall fitness and health; while improving mobility, pain relief and prevention or limitation of permanent physical disabilities of patients with disease or injuries.

Question #2. Is a doctor’s requisition a must have in order to receive physical therapy?

In most states, a doctor’s referral is not needed.

In the state of Georgia, patients can see a physical therapist for a consultation or initial evaluation; however, they must seek a physician requisition for continued treatment.

If you located outside of Georgia, check your state’s requirements or call your insurance provider to find out what is necessary for your particular situation.

Question #3. Is physical therapy covered by my health insurance?

Physical therapy is covered by most insurance plans. As a service to patients, some clinics will call to verify your specific benefits for you.

As part of insurance verification, North Fulton Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine will gladly inform you of any benefits, limitations, deductibles and co-pays which are part of your contract with your insurance provider.

We also treat a significant number of self-pay clients in our clinic who receive a receipt which they can save for records of their annual health care expenses.

As a Certified Medicare Rehabilitation Agency, our practice also accepts Medicare clients.

As a Medicare client, you are entitled to physical therapy interventions for those injuries, disabilities, and/or diseases which require the skilled services of a licensed physical therapist.

Medicare will reimburse for necessary services following strict guidelines regarding the necessity of skilled care and documentation of your progress toward achievable goals of function for daily, normal activities and living.

Question #4. How do I prepare for my first physical therapy appointment at Physical Therapy Roswell?

In order to complete all necessary admission forms and health questionnaires; clients are asked to arrive early.  Such

information will help expedite the attending therapist’s timely evaluation and facilitation of an appropriate treatment plan and home instruction.

We ask clients to wear comfortable, loose clothing due to the need of exercise in many different positions and on varying treatment surfaces.

Prescribed medications arranged by your physician should continue to be taken in conjunction with physical therapy and should be communicated to your therapist.

Question #5. What can I expect on my first visit to Physical Therapy Roswell?

Your first visit will most likely include a thorough gathering of your past medical history inclusive of the symptoms and/or diagnosis which brought you to seek the services of your physician and those of a physical therapist.

A physical examination will be conducted of your condition next, in order to construct a baseline of findings to assist your therapist in formulating a treatment plan.  This plan will help you toward reaching functional goals of recovery, which have been discussed with you as part of the initial evaluation.

Initial visits will normally include an initiation of treatment, appropriate for your condition, as well as a discussion of responsibilities you will have between treatments to follow at home, prior to returning.

This symbiotic, role of responsibilities, in caring for your injury, will greatly facilitate a quicker recovery for you.

Question #6. Can I solve my own injury with home remedies instead of with Physical Therapy Roswell?

So often, clients utilize physical therapy after trying their own self-healing methods and medicines.  After awhile, they give up on their wait and see methods once they find that their injury and/ or complaint aren’t getting any better with time.

One of the best benefits of seeing a physical therapist for evaluation and/or subsequent care is to learn early if you are

likely to be OK with self-healing or “waiting it out methods” before your condition worsens or becomes complicated by delayed healing.

Physical therapists are indispensable when it comes to helping direct you for any necessary care and treatment towards your quick and safe recovery from injury.

Queston #7. Will physical therapy hurt?

Physical therapy professionals are the experts in assisting in reducing pain from a host of injuries and diseases. In the course of evaluating your individual condition, your therapist will utilize treatments and treatment strategies to reduce pain and educate you in how to prevent recurrences.

The conditions that involve an increase in pain are minimal. As a part of treatment and as a whole, pain can represent a red flag as to wrong technique, excessive force or overuse.   Pain can be inappropriate for inclusion in treatment during those times.

Pain will always serve as a guide and indicator during your treatment.  Your physical therapist is an expert in the recognition of pain; using it as an indicator for additional pathology or even undiagnosed injury.

Question #8. How long before Physical Therapy Roswell makes me feel better?

A trained physical therapist at North Fulton Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is an indispensable resource in the process of healing and rehabilitation.

Improvement with physical therapy will vary by condition; and honestly, there is not one simple answer to this question.

Discussion with your physical therapist regarding your individual diagnosis and symptoms is paramount to understanding norms for recovery and ‘feeling better’.

There are guidelines to healing and recovery times which help answer this question. And in cases of delayed recovery, the communication between you, your therapist and your physician is crucial.

Question #9. Is my condition likely to reoccur following my recovery at North Fulton Physical Therapy Roswell?

Unfortunately, accidents do happen and a new injury can always occur to the same area.

One of the benefits of physical therapy, if followed in the same routine; is learning maintenance exercises and strategies which will help prevent those same injuries and conditions from reoccurring.

Often, injuries are the result of poor technique, whether it be lifting, hitting a tennis ball, running unprepared, or just from poor posture. All of these can be helped and many times eliminated by the exercises and recommendations you learned from your physical therapist.

Question #10. Can I see a physical therapist to design a fitness plan without having an injury or condition that requires treatment?

Yes. In the state of Georgia, where my practice is located, you can contact me or my practice regarding the design of a fitness program for any desired goals or activities.

Frequently, we have clients who, following their respective treatment, inquire as to whether they, their family or friends can be instructed in the correct exercises and regimens to follow for a lifetime of fitness. These clients recognized the benefits of consulting a physical therapist by necessity and have discovered that many other advantages can be derived for a lifetime of good health and good living.

OK.… I hope my answer to these most commonly asked questions help you make some important decisions with your Physical Therapy Roswell needs.

I hope that if you’re looking for Physical Therapy in Roswell; that you’ll seriously consider me and my team of dedicated Physical Therapists to assist you.

When it comes to North Fulton Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine… We are the leading practice in your area.

Please give me a call at North Fulton Physical Therapy Roswell at 770-442-0727 to receive a FREE Consultation at my clinic.

Wishing you a speedy recuperation and good health,

David Young, MS. PT. CEAS
North Fulton Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
1355 Hembree Rd
Roswell, GA 30076

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