What if physical therapy hasn’t worked for me before?
If physical therapy hasn't helped you before, it doesn't necessarily mean physical therapy can't help. Sometimes the original treatment simply wasn't a good match for your particular problem, goals, or circumstances.
At our in-home visits we:
Take a thorough history and reflect back what we’ve heard so you know we understand your concerns.
Perform a medical screen (vitals, basic neurological checks, etc.) to rule out red flags.
Complete an objective physical examination that integrates your history and current symptoms.
Explain what may be causing or contributing to your problem in clear, understandable terms.
Collaborate with you to develop a treatment plan so you become an active partner in your care.
Because every visit is one-on-one with your physical therapist for the entire appointment, we have time to reassess how you're responding, adjust treatment as needed, and focus on the problems that matter most to you rather than following a predetermined routine.
Will I work with the same physical therapist at every visit?
Yes. You will work directly with the same physical therapist throughout your care.
Each visit is one-on-one for the entire appointment. There are no aides or technicians taking over portions of your treatment, and your therapist is not simultaneously treating other patients.
This continuity allows us to see how you are responding from visit to visit, recognize meaningful changes, and adjust your treatment rather than simply moving through a predetermined routine.
Is physical therapy worth trying if I’ve had pain for years?
It can be, but the answer depends on your individual situation. How did your pain begin? What makes it better or worse? What have you already tried? How well are you sleeping? How physically active are you? These are just some of the factors that can influence a person's experience of pain, which is why a thorough history is so important.
Living with pain for years is an experience that can be difficult to explain to someone who hasn't lived through it. We take time to listen to your story and reflect back what we've heard, not simply to understand where you hurt, but to understand how the problem has affected your life and what you want to be able to do again.
Physical therapy may not always mean making pain disappear completely. Sometimes success means moving better, doing more with less fear or discomfort, becoming stronger, returning to meaningful activities, or developing better ways to manage symptoms when they flare.
Chronic pain can be debilitating and frustrating, and sometimes the best approach involves more than physical therapy. Depending on your situation, that may include your physician or other healthcare providers, your physical therapist, and most importantly you. The first step is determining whether physical therapy has something meaningful to offer in your particular situation.