What is Physical Therapy? Physical Therapy is a form of rehabilitation that focuses on exercise, manual techniques, and pain-relieving modalities to increase function, decrease pain, and improve health related quality of life. What type of Physical Therapy does your clinic offer? We specialized in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation as well as gait and balance dysfunctions due to a variety of causes. Depending on the specific diagnosis, we also treat pediatrics, neurologic impairment, and cardiac conditioning among others. Please visit Conditions We Treat for a more in-depth list of treatment. This is a list of examples, and is by no means exhaustive. Please contact us if you have further inquiries. How do I know if I need physical therapy, or will it work? Through evaluation and study of your medical and injury history, your physician or therapist may determine the appropriateness of therapy. Therapy will not "fix" all dysfunctions, but will at least alert you to future precautions to avoid aggravation or recurrence. Physical therapy is both passive (treatment by the therapist) and active (self treatment), requiring a significant motivation by the patient to attack the problem with an individualized program. I just had orthopedic surgery. Will physical therapy help me improve faster? Yes...Physical therapy for post-operative orthopedic surgery focuses on reducing pain and inflammation, improving muscle control and strength, and expediting your return to functional activities and work. Is my insurance accepted at Garner & Riley Physical Therapy? Garner & Riley Physical Therapy accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Worker's Compensation, and several other types of insurance. Please click here for a complete list of insurances that we currently accept. If your insurance is not listed, please call us at (512) 321-9659 or e-mail to see if your insurance has been added, as new insurances are added monthly. Do I need a prescription from my doctor for physical therapy? A prescription is required from a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, podiatrist, dentist, or chiropractor to treat you for your injury, however, a therapist can evaluate you without a prescription to see if you would benefit from physical therapy. What should I expect on my first visit? When you arrive at the clinic, you will complete the required admission paperwork. Then, a physical therapist will perform an initial evaluation that consists of an interview including questions about your injury or symptoms and a physical examination to determine the cause and/or the severity of your problem. Together with the physical therapist, you will determine a plan of care to alleviate your symptoms. The initial evaluation typically takes 30-45 minutes. How long is a regular treatment session? Generally, sessions last from 30 minutes to an hour, there are exceptions when specific protocols must be followed. Some sessions may last more than an hour to allow time for exercise, modalities, and manual techniques. Should I bring anything to the initial evaluation? For your first visit, please bring the prescription from your physician and a copy of your insurance card. Wear comfortable clothing to your initial evaluation, and if your injury is on a body part not easily accessible, please wear or bring clothes so that the problem area may be exposed to allow the physical therapist to fully evaluate your problem. You will be allowed to change at the clinic if necessary. Medication lists and reports from previous imaging studies (i.e. X-rays, MRI, EMG, etc.) are helpful during the evaluation and determination of the plan of care. I commute to work, and cannot afford to miss any more work. Can you help me? Garner & Riley Physical Therapy is open for your convenience 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Thursday and 7am to 12pm on Friday for patient visits. Community program hours include Friday afternoon and Saturday morning availability. How will my progress be measured? At the initial evaluation, your physical therapist will perform a thorough evaluation identifying any and all problems you might present. Quantitative measurements will be taken to determine your level of function. Problems will be identified, and periodically throughout your treatments, these problem areas will be reassessed and your progress will be calculated for the efficacy of the treatment. Adjustment of the plan of care may result to encourage improvement through a different treatment regimen.

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