Frequently Asked Questions

Physical Therapy is both an art and a science and is designed to help individuals to prevent injury, manage current health conditions, and attain optimal physical function.

A Physical Therapist will start by taking a medical history and performing an examination. They will then devise a plan of care using a variety of treatment techniques to restore motion, reduce pain, return function, and prevent disability.

Physical Therapy can be effective in helping with a range of conditions and impairments, including:

• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Fitness injury
• Knee pain
• Neurological diseases – MS, Parkinson’s, etc.
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Overuse injuries, such as tennis elbow
• Post-surgical pain
• Shoulder pain
• Stroke
• Sprains, strains, fractures
• Traumatic brain injury
• …And many more!

A wide range of interventions can be used to alleviate symptoms and restore function in patients with lower back pain. Clinical research has not indicated that one mode of treatment is necessarily superior to others.

Recent research, however, shows that if patients with lower back pain are placed in subgroups based on a cluster of signs and symptoms, one treatment approach does consistently demonstrate greater efficacy over others. Examples of treatment options include manipulation, stabilization, specific exercises, and traction.

Unlike many Physical Therapy practices, our appointments are never overlapped or simultaneously scheduled. This allows for individualized treatment and a greater focus on each patient’s needs and goals.

A blend of traditional Physical Therapy and Pilates-based techniques enables a truly global approach to rehabilitation and prevention.

No. In New Jersey, people have direct access to the services of Physical Therapists without the need for a referral.

However, some insurance plans do require a physician’s referral for the services to be reimbursable. Always check with your insurance company. For services rendered under Medicare, a physician’s referral is required.

Your initial Physical Therapy session will be 60 minutes long, and follow-up appointments will be 50 minutes.