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ProAction Physical Therapy, PLLC -
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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What
should I expect to happen at my first Physical
Therapy appointment?
The first Physical Therapy appointment is largely an
evaluative appointment for your treating therapist
to clarify the diagnosis made by the referring
physician, as well as functionally evaluate movement
deficits, strength and flexibility issues, as well
as provide education to the patient in regards to
their diagnosis. This appointment also serves to
start the direction of the treatment "plan" that
will set forth the direction of treatment for you
during Physical Therapy.
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What
should I bring to my first Physical Therapy
Evaluation?
Please bring with you to your first appointment your
Referral from your Physician regarding the body
part(s) being treated as well as any other pertinent
test results (i.e. X-ray or MRI/CT scan reports). It
is also helpful to your treating therapist if you
provide clarification to details regarding your past
medical/physical history. Please also bring your
insurance card and appropriate insurance information
for billing.
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What
should I wear to my Physical Therapy appointments?
It is appropriate to wear comfortable, loose
clothing to your appointment.
If it is necessary, we will have gowns or shorts if
need be for treatment.
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How
long will are my Physical Therapy appointments?
Your appointment will average 45 minutes to a little
over an hour. If you have time constraints due to
work or other appointments, please let your treating
therapist know and we will do everything to
accommodate your schedule.
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Should I expect Physical Therapy to be painful?
NO. More typical is a response of light soreness, or
a feeling of the treatment area being "worked," but
there are very few diagnosis treated that Physical
Therapy treatment should cause pain. If you have any
pain response, it should be discussed with your
treating therapist at great length for both parties
to clarify the goal of the treatment plan.
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How
do I continue to make "gains" between Physical
Therapy treatments?
You are the most important part of the "team"
between patient and therapist. Your treating
Physical Therapist will more-than-likely give you
homework of specific exercise and/or stretching to
do between therapy appointments to augment the modes
of treatment provided during your Physical Therapy
sessions. It is very important that you follow the
specific instructions given to you regarding these
exercises, and if you are unclear in any way, please
contact us at ProAction Physical Therapy to clarify
the specifics of these prescribed exercises.
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What
is the "goal" I should expect in Physical Therapy
with ProAction Physical Therapy?
We at ProAction Physical Therapy feel it is
important that we continually strive for
improvements in our quality of life, which often
start from health and wellness. Your treatment will
educate you on how your body optimally functions,
and set the path to achieve this goal.
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Phone: 360.653.5800
• Fax: 360.653.5880
6618 64th ST NE, Suite D
• Marysville, WA 98270 • email:
info@proactiontherapy.com |
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