WHY ARE YOU AN OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDER, AND DO YOU EVER INTEND TO GO IN-NETWORK?
A distinguishable aspect of PhysioStrength is that each session is 60 minutes of one-on-one time between patient and therapist. A patient will always have the undivided attention of a single therapist for the entire session. There is no delegation of work to assistants, interns nor aides, and ample time can be devoted to the particular needs of each patient. Being an out-of-network provider enables this model of high quality, individualized care, which makes for a better patient experience and improved health outcomes.
Conversely almost all in-network physical therapy providers, while cheaper for the patient, do not offer one-on-one treatment sessions. Instead, multiple patients are scheduled simultaneously at a given time, and a physical therapist must often delegate work to aides & assistants to handle the high volume of patients. Reliance on passive treatment modalities such as the application of hot packs, ice packs, electrical stimulation and ultrasound is common to help handle this heavy patient traffic—it keeps the recipient occupied while your physical therapist can tend to the other patients being simultaneously seen.
At PhysioStrength we emphasize quality one-on-one treatment time with Doctors of Physical Therapy, active modalities of treatment over passive (i.e. movement and exercise over hot/ice packs), and giving you the individualized attention you deserve so you can get back to doing what you love as quickly and as healthily as possible.
Submit the following form to inquire about your out-of-network benefits.
IS PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR ME?
Physical therapists help people get out of pain and teach them how to be more physically healthy. If you’re experiencing pain or have difficulty with moving your body as comfortably as you’d like—whether it’s through a sport or during day-to-day activities—you’re a candidate for physical therapy!
Common physical therapy patients include people who receive surgery, experience chronic pain, suffered an acute injury (such as an ankle sprain or a contact injury), or experience discomfort when engaging in recreational activities.
Visit the Physical Therapy section for more information or schedule your appointment today.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING MY INITIAL VISIT?
During your hour-long initial evaluation, you’ll be able to take as much time as you’d like to describe the pain or movement-related issues you’ve been experiencing. You’ll also be asked about previous injuries and about any pertinent medical history that would help your physical therapist better treat you. In addition to a movement assessment, your physical therapist may perform various manual special diagnostic tests, muscle testing and range of motion assessment as part of your physical examination. You’re also welcome to use your visit to inquire about any physical issues you may have aside from your chief complaint or the primary diagnosis on your physical therapy prescription (if you have one).
After the physical examination your physical therapist may guide you through various movements and/or exercises either for further diagnostic purposes or as therapeutic exercises to treat your condition. You may also receive hands-on manual therapy treatment to help mitigate your pain or to promote range of motion. A thorough rehab exercise plan will be sent to you (at a later date) with details on sets, repetitions, frequency, instructions and links to video demonstrations.
Your physical therapist will also inform you about his/her prognosis for your injury or pain and whether or not further physical therapy visits are warranted in order to see further progress.
Please feel free to ask your PT about any of the above details in the event any aspect of the above has been omitted.
DO I NEED A DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION IN ORDER TO SEE YOU?
No! Direct access to physical therapists without a prescription or referral by a physician is allowed under New York State law. Physical therapists are recognized as well-qualified to be able to evaluate and assess a patient's need for physical therapy, and to refer the patient out to a physician in the event that physical therapy is not warranted due to medical reasons. The physical therapist may treat the patient for 10 visits or for 30 days (whichever comes first), after which the patient must receive a medical prescription in order to continue care.