frequently asked questions

How can physical therapy help me?

Depending on your problem, physical therapy can help you:

• Decrease muscle and joint pain by restoring optimal joint mobility and flexibility of soft tissue/muscles.
• Improve muscle strength and range of motion so you may perform your daily activities

 A physical therapist also educates you on posture, body mechanics, do’s and don’ts to reduce or prevent future recurrences.

What is ‘Manual Therapy’?

Manual Therapy is a specialization within physical therapy. It is a hands-on treatment approach that helps restore optimal mobility of stiff joints and flexibility of tight soft tissues, thus helping in decreasing pain and improving function and posture. Physical therapists practicing manual therapy take specialized training in the same.

How do I know if physical therapy can be helpful for my problem?

Please feel free to call us and speak with one of our physical therapists to discuss if your particular problem can be helped with physical therapy.

How do I choose a physical therapy clinic?

First recommended criteria is selecting a place where the clinicians are able to understand and address your problem. A qualified and licensed physical therapist must be directly involved in your care and monitoring the progress. Your therapist must communicate your plan of care and progress to your physician. The clinic should have easy access and timings that fit in your schedule.

Why should I choose Wyandotte Physical Therapy Associates?

Commitment to highest standards of care and excellent outcomes are the hallmarks of Wyandotte Physical Therapy Associates. You are seen by a well qualified physical therapist who closely monitors your progress and ensures that you reach your goals of getting your mobility and function back, while keeping a close communication with your referring physician.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy focuses on enabling people with neuromuscular and cognitive impairments to do the activities of everyday living. Occupational therapists:

• Assess functioning in daily activities that are essential for independent living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, meal preparation, writing, and driving.
• Specialize in increasing a person’s participation in meaningful and purposeful daily occupations (activities) through specific tasks or goals directed activities, environmental modifications and specific treatment techniques.
  

How do I start my physical therapy or occupational therapy at Wyandotte Physical Therapy Associates?

Contact your physician to see if you qualify for Physical therapy / Occupational therapy. Once you obtain a prescription for Physical / Occupational therapy, call us to schedule an initial evaluation appointment. This appointment usually lasts 45-60 minutes and includes a detailed examination and assessment to identify the problem areas. After the evaluation, your further treatment visits are scheduled.

Will my insurance cover my therapy at Wyandotte Physical Therapy Associates?

We accept all major insurances. Since we keep adding more and more insurances to our payor list, please feel free call us to find out if your insurance will cover therapy at our clinic. If we are not in your insurance directory listing, we’ll be glad to get added as long as the insurance company is open to accepting new providers.

Please don’t hesitate to call us with any additional questions or concerns you may have.