Frequently Asked Questions
This is a question that PTXPERTS get asked all of the time!
The short answer: NO, all physical therapy is absolutely not the same.
The thing to understand is that physical therapy is a license and profession – NOT a method, system, technique, or approach. In other words, if you were to see 10 different physical therapists, it is both possible and likely that you will be assessed and treated in at least 5- 10 different ways. That’s true even if all 10 PTs are working within the same clinic!
This is also precisely why it is not possible to say “I’ve tried physical therapy, and it didn’t work.” In that situation, the individual has tried a PARTICULAR physical therapist with a PARTICULAR approach, and maybe that treatment did not provide the desired results. But to say “physical therapy didn’t work” is almost as if saying, “I’ve tried a diet and didn’t lose weight, and so nutrition doesn’t work.” Can you see the potential problems in this way of thinking? When selecting a physical therapist (or any licensed healthcare provider for that matter), I suggest you consider and compare the
following factors:
- What credentials, education, and experience does the physical therapist have?
- Does the therapist specialize in treating your particular condition, or working with those with your particular goals and interests?
- What is the therapist’s treatment philosophy, and most importantly – does it align with your personal beliefs and goals?
No, you do not need a prescription, script, or physician’s referral before scheduling a physical therapy session.
Our staff has been provided with the knowledge, expertise, and licensure required to evaluate, diagnose, and treat simple through complex pain and injury as well as physical limitations without a prescription or referral from a Physician or alternate healthcare provider.
This means that you can confidently and safely consult with PTXPERTS directly upon the onset of any movement-related pain or injury that is hindering your ability to perform the activities you love.
Nonetheless, here at PTXPERTS, we believe strongly in maintaining clear and open communication and collaboration with your physician/s. By doing so, we ensure that your healthcare team is updated, aware, and in agreement with everything going on with your condition, treatment, and care. To help us achieve this goal, I ask that upon intake you provide the contact information for the physician/s with whom you would like us to communicate with.
Prices for services at PTXPERTS are completely dependent upon the individualized program that will be created specifically for you. Keep in mind, PTXPERTS is not a traditional physical therapy clinic. Instead, we provide fully customizable and individualized 1-on-1
health, physical therapy, and fitness services that are tailored specifically to you and your goals. Please do not hesitate to schedule a free consultation to discuss programs and pricing. For your convenience, we accept cash, check, and credit card for all services. If you are experiencing pain, you may also have the option of using a Health Credit Account.
Please note, we don’t ever want cost to be a reason why you can’t get the help you need. If finances are an honest concern, please reach out and discuss this with us. We will always do our best to try to find a way to help anyone that shows us they are truly committed and interested in the PTXPERTS physical therapy approach.
Yes, if you have “out-of-network” physical therapy benefits, you can use your insurance towards physical therapy services! In the eyes of insurance, services are considered “physical therapy” if you are experiencing pain or other physical limitations.
If you are pain-free, or you don’t have physical limitations with daily activities, then services are considered “wellness” or “fitness” by insurance companies. Unfortunately, insurance providers do not cover wellness or fitness services.
In regards to physical therapy services: After each session, we will provide a receipt with all of the information and codes needed to send to your insurance company. As long as you have appropriate out-of-network coverage, you can receive reimbursement for physical therapy services by independently filing the claim with your insurance company. Whether or not you have out-of-network coverage, and what specifically they will reimburse, is individual to each person based on the insurance plan. For additional details on determining your insurance benefits, and receiving reimbursement from your insurance company, please feel free to contact your own insurance company and discuss physical therapy benefits.
Regardless of whether or not services are covered by your out-of- network benefits, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss programs and pricing.
If you do not have out-of-network benefits, and the costs of services honestly prevent you from being able to work with us, please let us know. As long as you are sincerely committed and interested in the PTXPERTS approach, then I will do the best I can to keep costs within your means.
We never want cost to be a reason why you can’t get the help you
deserve.
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