Qualifications

Your Physical Therapist has completed at least four years of study in a program specializing in physical therapy (physical therapy programs today are at least a Master's level program with many having already progressed to doctoral levels).  PTs then have to pass an arduous board examination in order to be licensed in their particular state.  PTs are required to complete 24 continuing education credits every 2 years in order to renew their license.

Your Physical Therapist Assistant has completed a two year program specializing in physical therapy and are awarded an A.S. degree.  They too have to pass an arduous board examination in order to be licensed in their particular state.  PTAs are also required to complete 24 continuing education credits every 2 years in order to renew their license.

What Do Physical Therapists Do

Today's physical therapists do much more than restore function to traumatized war victims as they did 70 years ago.  Besides the obvious, a physical therapist may provide for many types and ages of patients.  They may work with burn victims to prevent abnormal scarring or movement loss; or with stroke victims to regain movement and return to independent living; with cancer patients to help relieve discomfort; and even with cardiac patients to improve their quality of life through conditioning.

Perhaps as important, your therapist may provide information regarding the behavioral changes necessary to make desired lifestyle changes.  It has been well documented that patients in recovery from an injury will often reevaluate their lives and choose to implement positive lifestyle changes.  The physical therapist serves in a comprehensive and dynamic healthcare role, helping to maintain the quality of life for millions of Americans.

Other than the accident or injury itself, perhaps nothing is more traumatic than your first physical therapy visit.  Though you are healing, you may question whether you will ever function as you did in the past.  This is an understandable and natural reaction.  Fortunately, our bodies are wonderful and healing machines.... if you receive the proper care and direction.  Our professional therapy staff has many years of experience in dealing with the physical and emotional feelings that you are going through.  What sets us apart is our effort to personalize each situation as if it were our first time too.  In short, we care!  

The Patient's Role

Our philosophy is to work together as a team.  To realize our potential, the patient must be an active participant in your own recovery.  Your/Our success is a result of our effort.  With continually rising healthcare costs, one thing is clear; we must contribute to and take responsibility for our own healthcare and wellness.

What To Bring For Your 1st Visit

Please remember to bring the following on your first visit:

            -Prescription from your doctor
            -Your insurance card
            -Any claim forms required
            -Comfortable clothes

If you have any questions or need to reschedule your appointment, please call our office at your earliest convenience.  We look forward to meeting you!