faqs

describe the imageWhat can I do before my first appointment?
To make your first visit to any of our clinics more efficient, please click here to print and fill out some of our patient forms. This will save you time, and may also help you think of questions that you need to ask ahead of time. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Rader to open these forms; you can download that program by clicking here.

twoaWhat should I expect on my first visit?
Your first session consists of an evaluation with a licensed physical therapist. After a thorough examination, the physical therapist will design a treatment plan according to your needs and personal goals. Throughout your recovery process, you will be closely supervised by the physical therapist. Further sessions typically include a combination of exercise, massage, modalities, and a home exercise program. On your initial visit, please bring doctors orders for physical therapy, any applicable insurance referrals or referral numbers, your insurance card, and any other appropriate billing information.

threeaWill my insurance cover my physical therapy?
Physical therapy is typically covered by most insurance companies. Either by calling or coming into the facility, we will do an insurance intake. Usually within 24 hours our insurance specialist will contact you with all of the details of your coverage. This will include the number of visits, as well as what your co-pay amount and/or deductible will be. We do offer special cash rates for those who are uninsured or choose not to use their insurance.

fouraWhat insurances do you accept?
We accept most forms of insurance.
If you find that we are not listed in your provider handbook, please contact us anyway. We will be happy to attempt to verify your eligibility

fiveaHow often will I need to do physical therapy?
2-3 times a week is usually recommended by most physicians.




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  sixaDo I need a prescription or a referral?
Yes. In order to do physical therapy, you must have a doctor's prescription or referral for physical therapy.

sevenaWhat do I wear?
You should wear comfortable workout clothes that are loose-fitting. The physical therapist will need to examine, touch, and treat the injured area. It is also necessary to wear some type of athletic shoes with socks. You may want to wear or bring shorts if we are treating an ankle or knee.

eightaWhat types of treatment do you perform?
Based on your injury, we will customize a specific treatment plan. Therapists may use one or a combination of the following interventions to achieve treatment goals:

  • Therapeutic exercises (including aerobic conditioning)
  • Functional training in self care and home management
  • Manual therapy techniques (soft tissue and joint mobilization)
  • Physical agents, mechanical and/or thermal modalities
  • Electrotherapeutic modalities
  • Educational and/or application of assistive, adaptive, and protective devices and equipment

nineaHow long is each session?
The first visit, the initial evaluation, takes about one hour. The frequency and duration of treatment will be determined by your physician or after the initial evaluation by your therapist, but typically, your sessions will last between 30-45 minutes.

tenaWhy choose Good Samaritan?
Above all other reasons, the staff and physicians of Good Samaritan want you to enjoy the highest quality of life as you recuperate from an injury, illness or surgery.