FAQ
Q: Do I need a prescription from my doctor to see you?
A: No. The State of New Jersey does not require a prescription to begin physical therapy. In fact, patients who begin physical therapy right away often experience less pain and difficulty in less time than it would take to see their physician first.
Q: How often will I need to see you?
A: While every patient is unique and will have their own treatment plan; in general, my patients are seen one to two times per week in the beginning to establish a solid home exercise program. Once established, the future visits are spread out over a longer period of time (every 2-4 weeks), for progression of the exercise program and allow enough time for progress to occur.
Q: How long is each session?
A: Each session is 60 minutes. However, it is more important that I make sure you have the very best exercises established for you to correctly perform on your own. Sometimes, that takes a little longer than 60 minutes, but is necessary to make sure you make the appropriate progress before the next session.
Q: I’ve had physical therapy in the past, what makes you different?
A: I develop treatment plans for the individual ready to take control over their situation and make long-term change; fix the cause, not just resolve the symptoms. In order to do this, you will receive my undivided attention for the entire session. That means you won’t see the PT for 15 minutes, then complete your session on your own or with the supervision of an aide. You’ll never come to a session and perform the same routine or waste time doing anything you could do on your own at home.
Q: Do I need to stop my exercise routine while I receive physical therapy?
A: For most people, the answer is no. I will give you recommendations of activities and movements to avoid, along with any painful movements. You have many reasons for why you exercise and I don’t think giving that up is the right solution. In fact, most of the people I work with return to their full, unrestricted exercise routine before they have completed their physical therapy program. This allows us to make sure their body is able to handle their most stressful activities, make sure they are back to their optimal performance level, and make adjustments in the process to avoid re-injury.
A: No. The State of New Jersey does not require a prescription to begin physical therapy. In fact, patients who begin physical therapy right away often experience less pain and difficulty in less time than it would take to see their physician first.
Q: How often will I need to see you?
A: While every patient is unique and will have their own treatment plan; in general, my patients are seen one to two times per week in the beginning to establish a solid home exercise program. Once established, the future visits are spread out over a longer period of time (every 2-4 weeks), for progression of the exercise program and allow enough time for progress to occur.
Q: How long is each session?
A: Each session is 60 minutes. However, it is more important that I make sure you have the very best exercises established for you to correctly perform on your own. Sometimes, that takes a little longer than 60 minutes, but is necessary to make sure you make the appropriate progress before the next session.
Q: I’ve had physical therapy in the past, what makes you different?
A: I develop treatment plans for the individual ready to take control over their situation and make long-term change; fix the cause, not just resolve the symptoms. In order to do this, you will receive my undivided attention for the entire session. That means you won’t see the PT for 15 minutes, then complete your session on your own or with the supervision of an aide. You’ll never come to a session and perform the same routine or waste time doing anything you could do on your own at home.
Q: Do I need to stop my exercise routine while I receive physical therapy?
A: For most people, the answer is no. I will give you recommendations of activities and movements to avoid, along with any painful movements. You have many reasons for why you exercise and I don’t think giving that up is the right solution. In fact, most of the people I work with return to their full, unrestricted exercise routine before they have completed their physical therapy program. This allows us to make sure their body is able to handle their most stressful activities, make sure they are back to their optimal performance level, and make adjustments in the process to avoid re-injury.