Why Physical Therapy?
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We’ve seen firsthand how physical therapy extends well beyond assisting with injuries or post-surgery treatments. A common misconception is that PT only treats these specific areas, when in fact the benefits are numerous. Using a variety of techniques, PT strengthens muscles, bones/joints, and promotes cardiovascular health which aids in flushing bacteria, viruses and harmful pollutants out of the lungs and body overall. PT also helps reduce inflammation that’s common with infections and improves fatigue.
Benefits: |
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- Exercise helps flush bacteria and viruses out of the lungs and airways, reducing your chances of getting a cold, flu or other illness
- Soft tissue mobilization stimulates the body's natural defense system the lymphatic system
- Dry needling activates an immune response, to help healing, decrease pain and increase blood flow
- Manual therapy decreases the stress hormones
Direct Access
Colorado is a “DIRECT ACCESS” state. This means that legislation in Colorado was passed allowing licensed physical therapists to evaluate and treat patients without first seeing a physician. Likewise as a “Direct Access” patient you do not need a prescription from your physician to receive out-patient physical therapy. However, some insurance plans do require you to have a prescription from your physician in order for outpatient physical therapy services to be covered and paid for by the insurance carrier.
As a “DIRECT ACCESS” provider physical therapists can truly provide direct access for diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations and disabilities related to movement functionality. Physical therapists are experts in proficiently evaluating a patient's musculoskeletal condition; and if appropriate, safely and effectively treating the patient. Physical therapists are highly-trained healthcare professionals, educated at the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate level with extensive clinical training. Physical therapists have a proven track record of effectively treating millions of patients.
Physical therapists are also well-qualified to recognize when patients demonstrate conditions that should be evaluated by other healthcare professionals. We will suggest a referral to other health care professionals if necessary. In addition, with your permission, we will send our results to your physician and will work in conjunction with him/her.
~American Physical Therapy Association
As a “DIRECT ACCESS” provider physical therapists can truly provide direct access for diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations and disabilities related to movement functionality. Physical therapists are experts in proficiently evaluating a patient's musculoskeletal condition; and if appropriate, safely and effectively treating the patient. Physical therapists are highly-trained healthcare professionals, educated at the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate level with extensive clinical training. Physical therapists have a proven track record of effectively treating millions of patients.
Physical therapists are also well-qualified to recognize when patients demonstrate conditions that should be evaluated by other healthcare professionals. We will suggest a referral to other health care professionals if necessary. In addition, with your permission, we will send our results to your physician and will work in conjunction with him/her.
~American Physical Therapy Association