| 1. Is Physical Therapy covered by my insurance? Yes, Physical Therapy is covered by most carriers. Sometimes, a referral from your physician is necessary. The staff at Central Illinois Physical Therapy will be happy to verify your carrier's benefits before your first appointment. Remember, the joy of pain relief is worth the investment in a treatment program. Central Illinois Physical Therapy creates a treatment plan tailored to the specific goals of each patient.
2. Is Central Illinois Physical Therapy in communication with my doctor? Your Physical Therapist will dictate a progress report to your doctor before your next doctor's visit. The therapist works closely with your doctor to Engineer Your Return To Healthy Living.
3. How long will Physical Therapy take? Most patients are able to proceed with an independent program in 2 to 3 weeks. The exact time frame for physical therapy will be tailored to each patient based on the patient's condition and goals.
4. How is Physical Therapy different from Chiropractic? Physical therapy works in conjunction with your physician to help optimize healthy living and recovery from injuries and pain relief. Physical therapy uses the following tools to achieve patients' recovery goals: hot packs, cold packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, whirlpool baths, traction, hand therapy, and state-of-the-art exercise equipment.
5. What happens if I treat myself or delay treatment? When your body is injured it immediately tries to start healing itself. Severe internal issues can occur if the correct treatment program by your physician or physical therapist is delayed. In some instances where patients have started self treatment or delayed treatment the injury becomes more severe due to inflammation, scar tissue, or development of abnormal movement patterns. All of these can increase pain and/or increase recovery time.
6. How do I start Physical Therapy? Central Illinois Physical Therapy offers a free consultation to determine if physical therapy is right for you. Contact us at 217-235-1245; 217-345-1245 or 217-728-8100.
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