What Makes US Different Compared To All The Other Physical Therapy Providers In The Hampton Roads Region?
"What Makes Us Different"
As you can see from the picture, the path to recovery can be described in three phases.
- The first phase is focused on reducing pain and increasing mobility.
- The second phase incorporates gaining stability or “control” of the spine, hips and shoulders. This further augments pain reduction and sets the foundations for long-term pain relief.
- The third phase is maximizing mobility, gaining strength & stamina, and working on dynamic power and function (i.e. performance).
Most physical therapy clinics will STOP care somewhere in phase 1 or at the end of phase 1.
Why? Because they haven’t taken the time to appropriately educate clients on “why” they need to continue care.
If you have received PT care like this in the past or if you personally have “chosen” to stop care at this phase of recovery you most likely have experienced relapses in pain, recurring symptoms or worse – increasing symptoms and severity of pain.
What Is The Physical Therapy Now 5 Step Process?
STEP 1
- I have said numerous times, ”I don’t treat injuries, I treat people.”
- Meaning, by taking the time to get to know you as a person, we have a better idea of what your goals and needs are and we can therefore create a better plan to meet YOUR specific needs.
STEP 2
- In many cases, the symptomatic region is an area that is working well, but is just doing “too much” to help your body compensate for another area that is not doing it’s job well.
STEP 3
- We provide the necessary care to help the symptomatic area heal and reduce pain.
- We take the time to find the “other areas” to help reduce stress on your symptomatic region so that once the pain goes away – the symptomatic area has a better chance of healing properly and thoroughly.
STEP 4
- Reducing pain is only 1/3 of the battle.
- Restoring mobility, stability and strength are essential components for helping the body to “stay well” over time.
- These components are often missed by YOU the clients and by the providers, but the importance of addressing these components is often deemed less important than simply reducing the pain or symptoms.
STEP 5
- Even the best diets require “maintenance” to help the results last.
- Movement and strength are no different.
- Having a few “go to” self checks or tests are an important way you can monitor your health status to better ensure your symptoms are less likely to return.
- If these checks come back as negative – awesome!
- If they checks don’t meet “normal” standards, then you’ll have the tools to help rectify the problem before it leads down a painful road again.
If This Sounds Intriguing To You - Take The Next Step And Make A Decision About Your Health.
But, we understand making a “decision” can be challenging. You may be unsure if this is the right decision, it may be creating some anxiety, or you may have some level of skepticism about us and we completely understand. We actually hear that all the time. I assure you, we are here to help and we are here to serve.
To help reduce this stress, we have 4 different options available to help reach the best decision for you – however best fits your needs or comfort level.
- You are more than welcome to download one of our FREE information brochures from the website that pertains to your specific needs.
- You can sign up for a FREE 10 minute phone consultation with a PT.
- Or, if you’d like to see our offices or meet one of our PT’s in person, you can call or click to schedule a FREE 30 minute “discovery visit”.
- There is a no obligation or cost to come in and talk with a physical therapist about your issues, concerns and goals to help determine if we are the proper fit for you and your needs.
- Or if you are more anxious and absolutely READY to get started, you can click or call to set up an Assessment with a PT to begin your health journey today.
Thank you for visiting us and we are honored that you are even considering us as one of your health care providers.
Please take your time and enjoy our website.
We hope to see and help you reach your health in the future.
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