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What
Is Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapy (P.T.) is the medical specialty focused on evaluating and treating the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems that affect your ability to move the way you want in your daily life. A large part of each treatment program is directed at preventing injury and the loss of movement. Treatment includes hands-on care, therapeutic exercise, functional training, pain control, and patient education emphasizing the independent management of the patient's condition by the patient. The sooner you can manage your own condition, the more successful the outcome. What
Does A Physical Therapist Do?
As a licensed professional, a physical therapist evaluates your condition and sets up an appropriate, personalized exercise plan of care, then modifies that plan as your condition improves.
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How
Do I Get Physical Therapy?
You have the freedom to choose your own physical therapist. As of December 2006, residents in New York can go directly to a physical therapist without a physician's referral first. Keep in mind that your insurance policy may require a visit to the primary care physician first or limit your access to only preferred providers. Who Pays For Physical Therapy? In most cases, your medical insurance will cover your physical therapy services; you simply pay your standard specialist co-payment, as dictated by your insurance plan. Check with your specific plan for details. Victor Physical Therapy is a preferred provider for most major health networks in the greater Rochester area. |
