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- What
is physical therapy?
- Who
gets physical therapy?
- What
is the goal of physical therapy?
- How
long has physical therapy been in existence?
- How
do I get started in physical therapy at Lakeland Sports
and Spine Physical Therapy (LSSPT)? Can I go wherever
I want?
- Do
I need a referral or a prescription to get therapy?
- What types
of injuries or conditions does LSSPT treat?
- How
long will my first visit take? What
do I wear?
- How
often and long will I go for physical therapy at
LSSPT?
- Why
do I fill out the paperwork before I get to LSSPT?
Where can I get the forms?
- How do I
get started?
- What
are hours for physical therapy at LSSPT?
- Where
is LSSPT located?
- What
insurance does LSSPT accept?
- How
do I pay for my treatment at LSSPT?
- How
much does each treatment cost at LSSPT?
- What
is my co-payment at LSSPT?
- Do you have
massage therapy?
- What other
services do you have at Auburn Sports Physical Therapy?
Q:
What is physical therapy?
Physical therapy seeks to rehabilitate your body through movement and touch. Exercise is a crucial element in physical therapy and can be used to restore your range of motion and basic functions like standing, walking and grasping. Manual therapy is another mainstay of physical therapy, since tension, swelling and poor circulation can inhibit healing.
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Q: Who gets physical therapy?
Anyone who has pain or dysfunction.
Physical therapy can be helpful for accident victims, injured
workers, sufferers of debilitating conditions such as neurological
disorders, joint issues, lower back pain, head injuries,
and heart disease. Athletic injuries, surgical patients
and other conditions can also benefit from physical therapy.
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Q: What is the goal of physical therapy?
The aim of therapy is to improve your ability to function in day-to-day life. In addition to the rehabilitation, therapy also seeks to prevent injuries and disabilities through education about fitness and health.
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Q: How long
has physical therapy been in existence?
Physical therapy began as a recognized profession during
World War I to meet the overwhelming need for rehabilitation
of wounded military personnel. The Surgeon General's
office formed the division of special hospitals and physical
reconstruction programs. Today, physical therapy is generally
considered a conventional (rather than alternative) form
of medicine that strives to ensure that a person can
engage in daily life as comfortably and independently
as possible.
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Q:
How do I get started in physical therapy at Lakeland
Sports and Spine Physical Therapy (LSSPT)? Can I go
wherever I want?
Most often, you begin physical therapy when your doctor
refers you. You, as a patient, have the right to choose
wherever you want to go. Your doctor will probably supply
a list for you to choose from.
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Q: Do I need a referral or a prescription to get therapy?
Not all insurance companies require
that you have a referral or a prescription. However,
in order for us to find out if you qualify, LSSPT needs
to call your insurance company to verify your benefits.
YOU should also call on your insurance company to verify
the information.
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Q:
What types of injuries or conditions does LSSPT treat?
LSSPT is proud to offer a variety of
physical therapy services to meet your specific needs and
the staff is very skilled and well trained in a variety
of specialties to get you back to normal. Patients include
“weekend warriors," athletes, surgery patients, and
other conditions. Our patients also include accident victims
and sufferers of debilitating conditions such as strokes,
lower back pain, head injuries, heart disease and other
conditions. Click Here to see
what we treat on our website.
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Q: How long will my first visit take?
Your first few visits take a little
longer to make sure LSSPT completes a thorough assessment
of your needs and identify the best treatment plan for
you. So, set aside about an hour for your first appointment.
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Q: What do I wear?
Wear something comfortable and easily accessible to the
area we are treating you for. For example, if we are
treating you for a knee injury, wear shorts. For a shoulder
injury, wear a tank top.
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Q:
How often and long will I go for physical therapy at
LSSPT?
This depends on your condition. Your physical therapist
will give you a detailed plan for your treatment once
your assessment has been completed.
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Q:
Why do I fill out the paperwork before I get to LSSPT?
Where can I get the forms?
Filling out your paperwork before you
arrive at LSSPT is very helpful and ensures you are seen
by our therapists in a timely fashion. It is very easy
to download the forms for your convenience at the Appointments
section of this website. You need to fill out the following
forms and bring them with you.
• Patient
History
• Patient Consent
• Patient Information
• Office Policies
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Q: How do I get started?
Simply click here to get started.
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What are hours for physical therapy at LSSPT?
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays - Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays
Evenings by appointment only
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Q:
Where is LSSPT located?
Lakeland Sports and Spine Physical Therapy is conveniently located in Lakeland Town Center near Lakeland Hills and Lake Tapps.
Lakeland Sports and Spine Physical Therap
1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E., Suite E106
Auburn, Washington 98092
Phone: 253-939-7179
Fax: 253-939-7182
Website: www.lsspt.com
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Q:
What insurance does LSSPT accept?
LSSPT accepts most types of insurance.
Call our office to verify if we take your insurance. Prior
to your first evaluation and as a courtesy to you, we will
call your insurance company to verify your benefits so
we can let you know your specific benefits, deductible
or co-payments. You are required to provide us with a valid
insurance card and to pay for any co-payments, deductible
and co-insurance due at the time of service.
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Q:
How do I pay for my treatment at LSSPT?
For your convenience LSSPT accepts Visa,
MasterCard, and personal checks. We also take cash payments.
Payment is due at the time of service. Cash payments receive
a 15 percent discount at the time of service. If you
having financial difficulties, a payment plan may be
available. Contact LSSPT’s office manager for details.
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Q:
How much does each treatment cost at LSSPT?
This depends on your individual treatment plan. A list
of services and prices are available from our business
manager.
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Q:
What is my co-payment at LSSPT?
This depends on your insurance. Check with your insurance
company to verify your co-payments. As a courtesy to
you, our office will also verify your insurance coverage
and co-payment.
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Q: Do you have massage therapy?
Our Lakeland office has a massage practitioner
available for you with variable hours for your convenience.
Please call the Lakeland office at 253-939-7179 to schedule
an appointment and to check if your insurance covers
massage services.
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Q:
What other services do you have at LSSPT?
Sport specific training for soccer,
football, skiing, water-skiing, golf, yoga, running, triathlons
and more. See our Calendar of Events. |
