Have a question about Burger? Please see our answers below to some common questions. Of course, if you still have questions, please contact us. We’ll be happy to get your questions answered.
We pride ourselves in making a positive difference. This means that our goal is for you to experience a value for your time and efforts. Our process is focused on improving mobility and reducing dysfunction. Our Hope is that your life is better after working together.
The therapist will then perform the objective evaluation which may include some of the following:
The therapist will then formulate a list of problems you are having, and how to treat those problems. A plan is subsequently developed with the patient’s input. This includes how many times you should see the therapist per week, how many weeks you will need therapy, home programs, patient education, short-term/long-term goals, and what is expected after discharge from therapy. This plan is created with input from you, your therapist, and your doctor.
Please bring copies of your relevant medical history. This may include surgical reports and recent tests such as X-ray’s, MRI and or CT-scans.
If you are taking a number of medications, it is helpful if you can provide us a list at the time of your first appointment.
Make sure you bring your physical therapy referral (provided to you by your doctor) and your payment information. If your insurance is covering the cost of physical therapy, bring your insurance card. If you are covered by Workers’ Compensation, bring your claim number and your case manager’s contact information. If you are covered by auto insurance or an attorney lien, make sure you bring this information.
Please bring a photo ID
Lastly, please bring a Smile. We all have a better day when we work together.
You should wear loose fitting clothing so you can expose the area that we will be evaluating and treating. For example, if you have a knee problem, it is best to wear shorts. For a shoulder problem, a tank top is a good choice, and for low back problems, wear a loose fitting shirt and pants, again so we can perform a thorough examination.
Please expect that our licensed clinicians will need to expose the area of your body that you are having us examine. We do this in order to use palpation (hands on examination) to assess the muscles and joint structures.
Please rest assured that your comfort and safety are a primary concern. Some clients prefer to bring a change of clothes for the examination rather than wearing a particular set of clothes to the facility.
If you chose aquatic therapy, please bring a swim suit and or appropriate attire. We do not allow the use of “cut off jeans” in our pool as the torn fibers can clog our filters. It may also be valuable to bring a pair of water shoes to wear not only in the pool but also the locker room area.
Initial Evaluations may last 30-60 minutes. Follow up sessions typically last 45 to 90 minutes per visit.
In reality, it does not. But the time you have with the therapist may feel shorter because after a therapist spends time with you, he/she must take additional time to process the evaluation data, document their findings for your records and produce a written report for you and your referring physician. Typically after you leave our office, a therapist may spend an additional 30 minutes working on your behalf.
Each client and experience is different. Typically, our first visit is an evaluation and therefore most of the time and effort is spent organizing your history and putting together a plan for future treatment sessions.
Most clients receive some form of Home Exercise Program / Instruction on the first day.
For less complicated conditions, the therapist may choose to start some treatments. This will vary based on your condition, the severity, and communication between you and your therapist.
This is highly variable. You may need one visit or you may need months of care. It depends on your diagnosis, the severity of your impairments, your past medical history, etc. It may also depend on your insurance, what services are allowed based on your condition and medical necessity.
Many people suffer from pain. However, many do not even know that physical therapists are well equipped to not only treat pain but also its source.
Physical therapists are experts at treating movement and neuro-musculoskeletal disorders. Pain often accompanies a movement disorder, and physical therapists can help correct the disorder and relieve the pain.
Physical therapy is a good choice because it is a conservative approach to treating muscle-skeletal pain and dysfunction with minimum risk and without the side effects of medications.
Physical therapists are experts in movement and function; they do not confine their talents to only treating people who are ill. A large part of a physical therapist’s program is directed at preventing injury, loss of movement, and even surgery. The cornerstones of physical therapy treatment are therapeutic exercise and functional training. In addition to “hands-on” care, physical therapists also educate patients to take care of themselves and to perform certain exercises on their own. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques to help facilitate improved function, mobility and reduction of limitations.
You and others may be referred to therapy because of a movement dysfunction associated with pain. Therapists treat these movement dysfunctions and their associated pains and restore your body’s ability to move in a normal manner.
The inabilities to sleep on a shoulder, to raise your arm above your head, to bend forward at the waist, to walk up and down stairs, these are examples of movement dysfunctions.
In most cases, health insurance will cover your treatment. Make sure you talk to our receptionist so we can help you clarify your insurance coverage.
In most cases, you will probably already know the answer. Usually, your co-pay is the same as it would be to see your Doctor. Frequently, the co-pay amount will be listed on your insurance card.
Sometimes, we “think” your co-pay is one amount, and find out 60-90 days after you have been seen that your insurance processes the claim differently. We apologize for this inconvenience and therefore encourage you to KNOW your benefits. Ultimately, you are responsible for payment.
In some cases, the information on your card may not be accurate at the time you choose to see us. There are many factors that can cause this. Ultimately it is your responsibility to know what your co-pay and or financial obligation is.
You will be evaluated by one of our licensed and highly trained Therapists. In many cases you will be able to continue with follow up sessions with the same Therapist who evaluated you. We encourage you to schedule your follow up sessions at times that are the most convenient to you. In some cases, this will result in you possibly seeing a licensed therapy assistant and or a different Therapist.
We encourage you to be self empowered to create a schedule that is most convenient to you and your busy life.
Yes, although graduate training continues to be advanced each decade, there are a number of sub specialties within our team. Our team members include clinicians who are considered leaders in their field. Among our team we have the following:
Both Rehabilitation (PT and OT) services and Chiropractic are conservative musculoskeletal treatments. Choosing between PT and Chiropractic services may be influenced by your experiences, those of your physician and feedback from friends and family.
Traditionally, people may choose Chiropractic services when they feel there is a specific joint in their body that is restricted and needs mechanical adjustment/manipulation.
Physical Therapy may include passive range of motion of a joint. This could include joint mobilization. The result is a similarity of services. The added value of Physical Therapy is the emphasis on conditioning of muscles, strengthening and stabilization to prevent reoccurrence of your symptoms.
For many patients, one of the primary objectives is pain relief. This is frequently accomplished with hands-on techniques, modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and/or heat or cold therapy. Movement often provides pain relief as well. Your therapist will provide you with the appropriate exercises not only for pain relief but to recover range of motion, strength, and endurance.
In some cases, therapy techniques can be painful. For example, recovering knee range of motion after total knee replacement or shoulder range of motion after shoulder surgery may be painful. Your therapist will utilize a variety of techniques to help maximize your treatment goals. It is important that you communicate the intensity, frequency, and duration of pain to your therapist. Without this information, it is difficult for the therapist to adjust your treatment plan.
There are dozens of different types of treatment interventions. Here is a list of possible treatment interventions:
Massage may be part of your treatment. Rehabilitation specialists are trained in a variety of techniques that may help with your recovery. Deep tissue techniques may be part of the rehabilitative process.
The massage that we typically do is local to one joint or a small group of specific muscles. Typical massage may be short in duration lasting from 5-15 minutes.
If you are in need of a full body and or more of a relaxation type of massage, we encourage you to seek out the help of a licensed massage therapist.
Flare ups are not uncommon. If you have a flare up (exacerbation), give us a call. We may suggest you come back to see us, return to your doctor, or simply modify your daily activities or exercise routine.
In most cases, you have the right to choose any physical therapy clinic. Our practice is a provider for many different insurance plans.
This is one of these questions with a yes and a no answer.
In California, you are allowed to directly access a physical therapist for your care provided you have a medical diagnosis for your condition in the past two (2) years. Unfortunately in most cases, your insurance will not cover the visit(s) unless you have recently seen your medical Doctor first.
If you are not utilizing insurance, you may choose to come see us first to receive care more quickly. Rest assured that we will encourage the communication of our efforts with your Doctor of choice.
In most states, physical therapists cannot make a medical diagnosis. This is something that your medical doctor will provide for you. Physical therapists are important members of your medical team. At this point in time, physicians are typically the health care providers that will provide you with a medical diagnosis.
Billing for physical therapy services is similar to what happens at your doctor’s office. When you are seen for treatment, the following occurs:
It is important to understand that there are many small steps (beyond the outline provided above) within the process. Exceptions are common to the above example as well. At any time along the way, information may be missing, miscommunicated, or misunderstood. This can delay the payment process. While it is common for the payment process to be completed in 90 days or less, it is not uncommon for the physical therapy clinic to receive payment as long as six months after the treatment date.
Some patients will need to continue with home exercises. Some may choose to continue with a gym exercise program. Others will complete their rehabilitation and return to normal daily activities. It is important that you communicate your goals to your therapist, so he/she can develop a custom program for you.
Physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are licensed by their respective states. Occupational (OT) and Speech (SP) therapists are also licensed in the state of California.
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