To achieve maximum benefits from your program, you must be an active participant
in your program, and we ask that you attend all scheduled sessions.
Please make every effort to be on time for your appointment. Your therapist
may need to shorten your visit if you are late to avoid inconveniencing
patients who follow. If you are more than 15 minutes late, we reserve
the right to reschedule your appointment.
What should I bring or wear to my appointment?
For ease of your treatment, please bring or wear loose comfortable clothing,
bathing suit (aquatic therapy only), eye glasses, and/or hearing aids.
What type of insurance do you accept?
We accept most insurances. Call ahead to verify.
How do I schedule an appointment?
If you already know which location you would like your therapy, please
call their main number.
After you call the main number, the receptionist will ask you what you
would like to be scheduled for and will then pair you with the correct
therapist.
If you do not know which location has the services you need or if you have
further questions, call the Rehab Community Liaison at
240-566-3132.
What should I expect for my first appointment?
You will sign in with the front desk who will provide you with a packet
of information and paperwork you will need to fill out prior to your appointment.
Depending on your insurance, you may need to pay a copay.
Your therapist will discuss the following:
Your medical history
Your current problems/complaints
Pain intensity, what aggravates and eases the problem
How this is impacting your daily activities or your functional limitations
Your goals with physical therapy
Medications, tests, and procedures related to your health
Your therapist will evaluate you on the following:
Palpation
Range of Motion (ROM)
Muscle Testing
Neurological Screening
Special Tests
Posture Assessment
Your therapist will develop a plan with you based on the evaluation and
your goals/needs:
How often you will be seen and for how long
Home program
What is expected
Following the appointment, the front desk will schedule out your plan of
care and provide a paper copy of your schedule.
What is important to know before my first Aquatic therapy appointment?
Please shower before and after your pool therapy. Showering before, helps
to keep the pool clean, and showering after, removes the pool chemicals
from your skin.
Do not apply any lotions before your appointment.
Towels are provided.
As a courtesy to others, please rinse off in the shower in your swimsuit.
Only remove your swimsuit once you are in the changing area. We ask that
you remain covered at all times.
If you are sick, please don’t hesitate to call and reschedule your
appointment.
Due to the size of our pool we are only able to provide patients with skilled
care. Once you have achieved the goals set forth in your evaluation, we
will encourage you to continue treatment at an alternate pool facility.
Do I need a referral to make an appointment?
No, under the Direct Access Law, you do not need a referral from your provider
to be seen for physical and occupational therapy. Depending on your insurance,
these therapy services may not be covered. Call any of our locations today
to speak to our staff to determine your insurance coverage prior to your
appointment.
How long is a session?
Your initial evaluation will be an hour long.
Depending on your plan of care your remaining visits will be between thirty
minutes to an hour. We will work with your schedule to accommodate you
and ensure you are seen when is most comfortable with you.
How many visits will I need?
This is dependent on your plan of care. You may only need one visit or
up to a couple of months of care. This depends on your diagnosis, the
severity of your impairments, medical history, your preferences etc. You
will be re-evaluated on a monthly basis and when you see your provider,
we will provide you with a progress report with our recommendations.
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