What to Expect at Summit Physical Therapy
We want to help ease any uncertainty you may have as a new patient at our facility, or if you are new to physical therapy. Every case is managed on an individual basis. Below we have outlined the process of how we help you return to your goal activities.
1. Book Your Appointment
Request online or give us a call. If you are unsure about scheduling and have questions, don't hesitate to call or email us! We can even set up a FREE consultation to determine if physical therapy is the answer for you!
2. Preparing for Your Appointment
Filling out paperwork before arrival speeds things up! Come prepared with questions for your therapist. Please know your medical history. Please arrive 15 minutes early so all is in order.
3. Your First Appointment
60 Minutes: 1 on 1 with your therapist
In a private room, the exam begins with a conversation and interview about your current condition and/or complaints. Your clinician will perform a thorough physical examination assessing not only your condition, but how movement and activities play into your current status. After establishing a proper diagnosis, you and your clinician will develop an individualized plan for proper care, prioritizing your goals and lifestyle.
4. Typical Treatment Progression
While every patient’s treatment is 100% unique, there are a few guidelines for almost every case. Below is a little taste of what you can expect.
Reduce Pain and Inflammation
Reduce pain, spasm and infammation with hands-on treatment, exercise, ice, heat, and e-stim. Goal of restoring normal movement.
Restore Range of Motion
Normalize joint range of motion at your affected body part as well as surrounding joints with hands-on treatment and mobility targeted exercise.
Control Range of Motion
Restore your ability to move your body through its full range of motion.
Improve Strength
Strengthen muscles and improve overall tolerance to loading ABOVE the level of your required tasks. Improving capacity is key!
Dynamic/Functional Activity
Progress to your goals! This could be as simple as working on your ability to carry groceries or advanced as triathlon training and excelling as a professional athlete.
Get back to what you love.
Insurance FAQ
Q: Do you accept my insurance?
A: We are in-network with almost all insurance companies. Please call our facility at 908-598-9009 to confirm that we are in-network with your plan.
Q: How many visits will insurance pay for?
A: Each insurance plan is different. Some plans will have a cap after a certain amount of visits, some plans will authorize based on what is required for your injury/condition, and some are unlimited. There are other ways that plans can operate as well, but these are the three most common.
Q: Will insurance pay for my PT if I do not have a doctor’s prescription?
A: Nearly all insurance plans will pay for physical therapy without a prescription or seeing a physician except for Medicare and workers compensation cases. Our front office staff will gladly check your benefits to confirm your coverage. Call us at 908-598-9009.
Did you know that you could start physical therapy without seeing a doctor first?
During your evaluation, we will figure out your problems and if there are some factors that look like you should get an x-ray, MRI or that other types of Medical Care are better for you, we'll let you know as soon as possible.