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You will need to bring your insurance card, a form of identification (i.e. license), and a prescription from your doctor (if you have one), any MRI or X-Ray reports you may have, and any forms you may have downloaded and completed from our website.
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Yes. In the state of New Jersey, our highly qualified physical therapists have “direct access” which means that patients can come to see us directly without a prescription. You have the right to be under our care with full insurance coverage (P.L. 2003, c.18) under most insurance companies. Please call us with further information. We are affiliated with a network of highly qualified doctors who can provide you with any medical examination or assistance you may need.
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The frequency of the therapy visits depend on your diagnosis and schedule. We will workout the most optimal schedule of visits to maximize your functional progress. Most people average 2-3 times a week.
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The first treatment will take approximately 1 hour. That includes the examination and treatment. After the first session, the subsequent sessions are 45 minutes to 1 hour on average.
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Loose comfortable clothing is recommended for the visits. You may be required to perform certain exercises or stretches that would be limited by tight clothing. We do have gowns and full shower and changing room available if needed. If you are being seen for your shoulder/elbow/neck please bring or wear a tank top. If you are being seen for your knee/hip please bring or wear shorts.
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Physical therapy is meant to alleviate pain and to restore function. Increases in pain or any other symptoms should be brought to the therapist's attention immediately.
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Although we can perform high force joint mobilizations like Chiropractors, we tend to use other methods for treatment. We are specialists in using exercise and manual techniques to restore function and mobility to the patient’s maximal potential.
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Since 2000, all physical therapy schools transitioned to a Master degree program. Within the last decade more and more schools are transitioning to Clinical Doctorate programs. It is the goal of the American Physical Therapy Association to have every physical therapist obtain a doctorate degree by the year 2020. All physical therapy programs are just as intense and competitive as medical school. Much of the same information is taught, with more emphasis on body function and biomechanics.
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