Earl Said:

Physical Therapy?

We Answered:

you can get back.... i did after a major knee injury
just take youre time, but dont be scared.
good luck =)

Sharon Said:

Are there any work agreements for Physical Therapy Students?

We Answered:

It certainly might be possible, but usually they are looking towards the immediate future. If you were a third year, this would probably be more likely. I had a couple third year students who could secure employment before they graduated...although they just simple were offered positions, no attempt was made for their education to be covered. It might be something you can negotiate, but in all likelihood, you won't see the money until you've been working for 6 months or so (ie, that guarantees that you come work for them).

Good luck

Johnnie Said:

My insurance company covers physical therapy but not massage therapy. Is there a way to......?

We Answered:

Massage therapy can be billed under manual therapy as part of a physical therapy...BUT it has to be part of a comprehensive program with specifically assigned goals such as increasing range of motion and strength, etc.

In most cases, massage therapy is only covering up the real root of a problem (usually poor posture, stress, or cervical disc derrangement). The physical therapy should be aimed at relieving the root of a problem. However, massage therapy can be beneficial as PART of a program...namely I will use it so that patients can TOLERATE doing the corrective exercises or procedures. You must also demonstrate potential to have the problem solved or make progress towards an independent pain management/home exercise program.

But if you need REGULAR massage on an ongoing basis, this is what it called "maintenece" therapy and is not covered by insurance either. In other words, if you are using massage to just "get you through the week," this will not be covered under physical therapy services. (but there is nothing wrong with going that route...you would just need to pay out of pocket for a massage therapist).

I must also emphasize that just because your doctor orders physical therapy for "massage" it will still not be covered by your insurance unless it is part of a comprehensive program that meets the above listed criteria.

Stephanie Said:

how long to go through physical therapy until my doctor asks the insurance company for a breast reduction?

We Answered:

Prior to my reduction I was told to go to physical therapy to show my insurance company that alternative methods were tried to relieve the pain my large chest caused. I was in physical therapy for three months before I was able to get a note from the physical therapist saying that surgery would be the only way to eliminate the pain. I guess that every situation is different because I was told how long I had to do the therapy before I even met with the therapist. I would recommend talking to your primary care physician about how long you should try physical therapy.
Also, check with your insurance to get a list of providers in their network. I met with a plastic surgeon before I was approved for the surgery. The surgeon was able to take pictures and measurements and send them in to my insurance company showing how necessary the surgery was. The surgeons office was extremely helpful getting everything moving with my insurance. Good luck with everything!!

Irma Said:

Does a company have to pay for physical therapy to an injured worker?

We Answered:

if they are covered by Workman's comp then yes, there are however certain exceptions, like contractor status, 1 person operation,etc