Why Physical Therapy?
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Are you experiencing difficulty performing activities and want crucial movement back? Consulting with a physical therapist may lead to a solution. Physical therapy helps restore movement and function, improve health, and decrease pain. Physical therapy is a service that is commonly covered by your insurance.
If you are a healthy individual, physical therapists educate, consult, and work with clients to improve their health and performance. This is commonly a service not covered by insurance.
Doctors of Physical Therapy
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Doctors of Physical Therapy are licensed to provide physical therapy services and have extensive training in the basic sciences, clinical reasoning, medical screening, motor control, biomechanics, kinesiology, health, and wellness.
For the patient this should translate to more effective treatment using the newest science-based rehabilitation principles.
Do You Need a Referral?
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No! In Pennsylvania, you can be seen directly by a physical therapist. Physical therapists do not make a medical diagnosis but are qualified to determine if physical therapy is right for you. If improvement is not realized within 30 days of treatment the therapist will refer you to a physician.
Most insurance carriers do not require a referral to physical therapy.
Consulting directly with your physical therapist can save the expense of an extra visit to the physician for a physical therapy prescription.
If you are not seeking treatment for an injury but simply want your therapist to work with you to be more fit or perform better this would not require a referral.
Why Kinesis Physical Therapy
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We want you to be able to perform at your optimal potential and are certified to see patients directly without a referral. Some benefits to you include:
- Free level parking lot
- Comfortable facility with modern equipment
- Appointment times including evenings and Saturdays
- You will not be handed off to an unlicensed technician for treatment
- Each session is with the same board-certified, doctor of physical therapy
- The patient is central to all care and we attempt to place ourselves in your shoes
The patient is the most important part of the healthcare team and has the right to choose their physical therapist. It is your choice where you receive physical therapy services. As someone who cares about their well-being one visit may be all you need to get pointed in the right direction.
