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Physical therapists provide he(https://www.ptadvantagepc.com/physical-therapy-north-aurora/services)alth care services to individuals who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Physical therapists are professionally educated at the college or university level and are required to be licensed in the state in which they practice.

Booking a mobile physical therapy session is easy! In Florida, you don’t need a physician’s prescription to start therapy unless your insurance requires it. Simply call us at 941-340-5444 to schedule your personalized session at home.

The first visit is scheduled with a licensed physical therapist who will assess you and determine a plan of care. Each subsequent visit is scheduled in 30 minute time slots but, on average, however some insurance plans will cover a 60 minute appointment. Patients are usually seen 2 to 3 times a week for 4 to 6 weeks, then decreasing visits as recommended by the therapist.

For your mobile physical therapy session, wear comfortable, loose-fitting workout clothes that allow easy movement. This ensures your therapist can effectively assess and treat the affected area.

Most patients feel better after a mobile therapy session. However, some may experience mild discomfort when starting a new exercise program. This is usually temporary and can be eased with rest or applying ice.

You should arrive 15 minutes early for your scheduled appointment so that you can fill out any necessary registration forms. If you would like to fill out your preregistration forms ahead of time, you can download them from our Preregistration page. Your appointment will most likely take about an hour, depending on your needs and diagnosis.

During your first mobile therapy visit, your therapist will discuss your medical history and perform a thorough physical evaluation. Based on this, they’ll design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your recovery goals. In many cases, treatment can even begin on the same day!

Physical therapists can help you improve your mobility and quality of life without the expense of surgery or side effects of pain medication. Physical therapists are also the health care professionals of choice for rehabilitation for orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary and many other conditions and injuries.

More and more physical therapists are graduating with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. More than 92 percent of the more than 200 accredited academic institutions nationwide offering professional physical therapist education programs now offer the DPT degree – and more than 75 percent of all 2008 PT graduates hold a DPT degree.

Physical therapists are experts in the way the human body moves. They use treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. They will also help you prevent loss of mobility by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs to help you achieve a healthier and more active lifestyle.

Yes, in many cases, a personal, comprehensive treatment plan by a physical therapist can help you reduce and/or eliminate pain.

Yes, many conditions can be successfully treated without expensive and painful surgery. Talk to your physical therapist to see what options are available to you. Surgery does not have to be your only course of action.

In most cases, yes. Please call our office and we can confirm if your policy covers physical therapy services.

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) have completed an associate degree from an accredited PTA program and, in most states, are licensed. Under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist, PTAs assist physical therapists in patient treatment and education.

Mobile physical therapy can help with a wide range of conditions, such as pain or injuries in the ankle, back, neck, or shoulder, as well as headaches, dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues. We also specialize in pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, fall prevention, and overall strengthening.

Our staff is trained and certified in various methods of physical therapy. Treatments may differ depending on the reasons for seeking physical therapy. Treatment options offered are both provider-directed and patient-directed, such as: Soft tissue massage |Joint mobilization | Stretching | Strengthening | Balance | Functional Mobility We also have methods to assist with pain management, including: Heat/Cold Therapy | Electrical Stimulation | Ultrasound | Focused Soundwave | Pneumatic Compression

Chiropractors and physical therapists may use similar treatment strategies and sometimes work together. However, they differ in two main areas: traditional vs. alternative medicine, and treatment duration. Chiropractors focus on aligning the body, usually the spine, with regular maintenance for health benefits and pain relief. Physical therapists focus on functionality and movement, aiming to restore a patient's previous level of function within a set timeframe, so follow-up visits are not needed.

At Therapy2you, we always try to keep your visits consistent with the same therapist, or a maximum of two therapists. You will receive an initial evaluation by a physical therapist and follow up visits are often performed by our experienced physical therapist assistants.