Yes, however, the chiropractor may not advertise himself as a physical therapist unless they have also passed the state Physical Therapy board.

Sandy Physical Therapy, we may use massage as part of our treatment to decrease pain, but generally will not rely on massage alone to help our patient's condition improve. We may also use other modalities such as electric stimulation, ultra sound, or heat/ice. After symptoms begin to decrease, we instruct our patients in exercises for range of motion, strength, endurance and posture to help them return to full function.

Technically no. Both the therapists at Sandy Physical Therapy have received advanced training and certification that allows them to see patients without a referral from a physician. However, most insurance companies will not pay for physical therapy unless ordered by a doctor. Contact your insurance company to see if they require a doctor's referral. <back to top>

No. Advanced Practice approval is only available to licensed OTs who have demonstrated to the Board that they have met the Board's post professional education and training requirements.

Students spend their first three years (seven semesters) at ESF, then transfer to UMU for another three years (nine semesters). Courses taken the first year at UMU complete the requirements for the ESF degree. Like the Early Assurance and Early Admissions programs, ESF students must apply to UMU for admission. The home page for the UMU DPT program can be found here.

Some patients will need to continue with home exercises. Some may choose to continue with a gym exercise program. Others will complete their rehabilitation and return to normal daily activities. It is important that you communicate your goals to your therapist, so he/she can develop a custom program for you.

Yes. All states require that physical therapists be licensed in order to practice. Students must graduate from an accredited physical therapy school in order to be eligible to sit for the licensure examination.

Absolutely. If you have a problem that you think can be helped with physical therapy, feel free to give us a call first. We will offer you a free consultation with one of our physical therapists. We will assess your situation, and if necessary, even write a letter to your doctor that you can take with you on your visit to his/her office. You can also give your doctor a call. If not sure, he/she is welcome to contact us as well.

It is your choice where you perform your physical therapy. For your convenience, UOC has physical therapy offices located at our State College and Altoona offices. Yes, anyone who is prescribed for physical therapy is welcome at the UOC physical therapy department. You are required to have a prescription from the referring physician.

Chiropractic guides the natural power of the body to create healing by touch. Chiropractors are licensed doctors. The JosephMethod includes many aspects of Physical Therapy: massage, exercise, rehabilitative correction and more-- and adds that to both traditional chiropractic and new gentler forms.

Doctors of Chiropractic are concerned principally with the detection and correction of vertebral subluxation, and the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (primarily coordinated by the nervous system) of the human body as that relationship may affect the restoration and preservation of health. Doctors of Chiropractic serve as direct-access health care providers, referring, as necessary, otherwise establishing appropriate doctor-patient relationships.

You are welcome to schedule a free consultation without a prescription to discuss any problems you may have and how me may help you.

You may receive a screening or examination; however, prior to initiating treatment you will need to get a referral from a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, chiropractor (except Medicare beneficiaries), podiatrist, or dentist. A referral is required prior to treatment in order for your provider to determine if diagnostic studies are necessary prior to treatment or prescribed medications to compliment the physical therapy plan.

Not necessarily. Massachusetts is a "direct access" state, meaning patients can see a physical therapist without first seeing a physician. However, for those patients who plan to submit physical therapy claims to their insurance carrier for reimbursement, a physician's prescription will be required.

While the core concept of practice is based on healing without drugs or surgery, the specific scope may vary according to the laws of a specific jurisdiction.

Yes. This helps in the proper recovery from a surgery of this type. Your doctor will prescribe the specific type your child will need for his or her case.