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What is physical therapy?
Physical Therapy is a conservative treatment approach with the goal of restoring pain-free function and mobility through the use of various treatment techniques, including but not limited to: therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activity, manual therapy, dry needling, gait and balance training, postural re-education, neuromuscular re-education.
Physical therapy addresses your impairments with the goal of decreasing symptoms and restoring normal movement patterns to help you achieve your goals and return to the activities you love.
Physical therapy also plays a role in prevention of future injury and loss of function.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find answers to a few frequently asked questions. If you have a question that is not answered on this page, feel free to contact our clinic by phone or email. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have!
In Louisiana, we have what is called “Direct Access”. This mean that you do not require a doctor’s referral or prescription to receive physical therapy. You can come directly to us as soon as you begin experiencing pain or limitations.
You will be moving throughout each PT visit, including your first visit, so we recommend that you wear comfortable clothing that you are able to freely move around in. Work out type clothing and tennis shoes are preferred.
It varies from patient to patient based on the level of impairment, and how long you have been experiencing pain, symptoms, and limitations.
It could last several weeks to months.
Typical attendance is 1-3 times/week, which again varies from patient to patient. Your PT will discuss this with you at the first visit based on your physical needs and examination findings.
You will be given home exercises to regularly complete outside of your PT visits.
Patients who are compliant with their home exercise program (HEP) tend to experience faster recovery and find that it accelerates the healing and recovery process.
Your first visit will last 90 minutes to allow time for the evaluation and to allow some time for treatment, if applicable.
Follow up treatments and wellness visits are 60 minutes long.
Yes! Dr. Christina is fluent in Spanish and has treated countless Spanish only speaking patients.