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How Physical Therapy Helps You Heal from a Sports Injury
If you’re an athlete, or even just a very active person, you know that your physical activity comes with the risk of injury. And although sports injuries are common, they don’t have to permanently take you out of the game. You can heal relatively quickly through...
Why You Should Consult a Physical Therapist After a Car Accident
Car accidents happen all too often. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 6 million accidents occur in the United States every year. Any accident can result in a common injury called whiplash. Whiplash can cause back,...
What to Expect at Your First Physical Therapy Appointment
You may have limited mobility or function if you’ve undergone surgery or experienced an injury. That’s where physical therapy comes in. Seeing a physical therapist can help increase your mobility and help you heal quicker. But if you’ve never gone to physical therapy...
Surgery or Physical Therapy? How to Know Which One is Right for You
Did you know that recent studies show that, in some cases, physical therapy could be just as effective as surgery for knee, ankle, and shoulder pain? It’s true! When applied consistently and effectively, physical therapy can be an excellent choice for decreasing pain...
Commonly Asked Questions About Physical Therapy Insurance Coverage
If you’ve recently experienced an injury or surgery, your doctor may recommend physical therapy. If you’ve never attended physical therapy, your first question may be, “How much will this cost?” The good news is that physical therapy is almost always covered by...
How All of Your Joints Can Benefit from Physical Therapy
The joints in your body are responsible for allowing you to move and function. They assist your muscles and bones in bending, rotating, and moving normally. However, over time with constant use, your joints can begin to feel stiff or even painful. The good news is...
Why Your Physical Therapy Copays Shouldn’t Be Scary
If you’ve recently had surgery or experienced an injury, your doctor likely recommended physical therapy. And although most insurance plans will cover your physical therapy appointments, you may still have copays. While looking at that information by itself, it can be...
Why It’s Important to Start Rehab Before Scar Tissue Builds Up
The human body is incredible. So incredible that as soon as you injure yourself, scar tissue begins to build up to protect the area. However, while the start of scar tissue is sudden, the buildup happens slowly as your injury heals. Most people don’t realize how...
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Your Physical Therapy Until Next Year
While you may be inclined to wait until after the holidays to get that surgery or start physical therapy, there’s a few reasons you shouldn’t. This is something you won’t want to procrastinate on for both financial and medical reasons! Your Insurance Deductible...
Activity First PT Patient Safety Measures
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Activity First PT Patient Safety Measures Our top priority is ensuring a safe environment for our patients and staff. We are closely monitoring the CDC and Department of Health reports on the Coronavirus (Covid-19). Activity First PT has always...
What does a Physical Therapist do?
Physical Therapy Physical therapy focuses on helping patients recover functionality after an illness or injury – for example, a stroke, sports injuries, spinal cord or brain injury, or flare-ups from arthritis or fibromyalgia. A physical therapist may use diagnostic...